B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
•Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.
•Do NOT install against combustible materials such as exposed insulation, plastic and insulation
backer.
The diagram shows (Figure 7.2) the location of the nailing tabs provided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
NAILING |
TABS |
Figure 7.2 Proper Positioning, Leveling and |
Securing of a Appliance |
•Place the appliance into position.
•Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
•Shim the appliance, as necessary. It is acceptable to use wood shims.
•Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
•Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.
•Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• ALWAYS maintain specified
clearances around the appliance.
• Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers.
Failure to keep insulation, framing or other material away from the appliance may cause fire.
C. Installing Non-combustible Facing Material
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•Follow these instructions exactly.
•Facing materials must be installed properly to prevent fire.
• No materials may be substituted without authorization by Hearth & Home Technologies.
•Center and attach top board to the framing members (see Figure 7.3).
•Use fasteners from fastener packet (in manual bag) in shaded areas (Figure 7.3).
•Use regular sheetrock screws in
APPLY |
FASTENERS FROM |
FASTENER PACKET |
IN SHADED AREAS |
Figure 7.3 Attaching |
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