7 Appliance Preparation

A.Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate- rial Assembly

The non-combustible assembly is located on the back side of appliance.

CAUTION

Handle with care.

• Non-combustible material may be damaged if dropped.

•Hold non-combustible pieces in place.

•Remove and save two screws from upper bracket.

•Remove non-combustible pieces.

•Remove and save three screws from lower bracket.

•Discard brackets.

•Replace screws in holes where brackets were attached to appliance.

B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

•Do NOT install against combustible materials such as exposed insulation, plastic and insulation

backer.

CAUTION

Sharp Edges

•Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.

Nailing tabs (Both sides)

Figure 7.1 Proper positioning, leveling and securing of an appliance

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.

The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and secure the appliance (see Figure 7.1). Nailing tabs are pro- vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.

•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.

•Use the forward set of nailing tabs. 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.

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