C. 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.
The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and secure the appliance (see Figure 7.4). 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.
•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.
NAILING TABS |
(BOTH SIDES) |
Figure 7.4 Proper Positioning, Leveling and |
Securing of 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.
D. Installing the Flue Restrictor
FLUE RESTRICTOR |
Figure 7.5 |
1.Break the Flue Restrictor into two pieces. Do this by bending the part back and forth until it breaks (see Figure 7.6).
BREAK
HERE
Figure 7.6 Flue Restrictor
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