Hearth and Home Technologies GBST4336I, GBFL4136I owner manual Securing and Leveling the Appliance

C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with:

•Sagging or loose insulation

•Insulation backing or plastic

•Framing and other combustible materials

Block openings into the chase to prevent entry of blown- in insulation. Make sure insulation and other materials are secured.

DO NOT notch the framing around the appliance standoffs.

Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause overheating and fire.

NOTICE: Failure to ensure that the fireplace opening is square may result in the decorative front not fitting properly.

The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and secure the appliance (see Figure 9.3). Nailing tabs are pro- vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.

1.Venting - refer to Vent Clearances and Framing (Section 8) for hole location.

2.Place the appliance into position, making sure to maintain proper clearance to combustibles.

PILOT HOLES

(BOTH SIDES)

NAILING TABS

(BOTH SIDES)

Figure 9.3 Proper Positioning, Leveling And Securing of

an Appliance

3.	Level the appliance from side to side and front to back. It
	is acceptable to use wood shims under the appliance.
4.	Fasten the appliance to the floor.
5.	Bend out nailing tabs on each side making sure to keep
	the nailing tabs flush with the framing.
6.	Using a framing square, make sure that the sides of
	the appliance are square to the bottom as shown in
	Figure 9.4.
7.	Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails
	or screws through the nailing tabs. It is acceptable to
	use plumber strap to secure the unit to the framing if
	necessary.
					90°
			SIDE	TO	SIDE
						BACK
						TO
						T
						FRON
	Figure 9.4 Proper Positioning, Leveling And Securing of
			an Appliance
	Heatilator • GBST4336I, GBFL4136I	•	2135-900 Rev. B			• 3/08	25