4 Appliance Preparation
CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installa- tion. Sheet metal edges are sharp.
A. Securing and Leveling Appliance
Position, level, and secure the appliance.
•Place the appliance into position on either a wood or noncombustible continuous flat surface.
•Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
•Shim the appliance with noncombustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary.
•Nailing tabs must be moved from shipping position to installation position and secured to framing. Remove screws and reposition nailing tabs as shown in Figure 4.1.
B. Flashing
•Flash the fireplace in a manner consistent with regional practices to prevent water penetration around the fireplace. Due to elevated temperatures across the top of the fireplace, metal flashing and high temperature sealant must be used. Adhesive polymeric flashing materials may melt.
•For brick, stone, stucco and similar construction, weep screeds should be installed per regional codes.
•See Section 3.D. and Figure 3.1 for more information regarding wall and enclosure construction required to prevent moisture penetration into the structure. The fireplace will shed moderate amounts of water but is not waterproof.
NAILING TABS |
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AS SHIPPED |
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| SECURE TO |
| FRAMING |
NAILING TAB | NAILING TAB |
SHIPPING POSITION | INSTALLATION POSITION |
Figure 4.1 Positioning and Securing Nailing Tab
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