7 Appliance Preparation
A. 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.
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.
NAILING TABS
BOTH SIDES
2 HOLES IN BASE FOR MOUNTING TO FLOOR
Figure 7.1 Proper positioning, leveling and securing of an 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.
•Remove two side screws from each nailing tab (see Figure 7.2) and refasten nailing tabs to the appliance. Note: Return bend on nailing tab faces back of unit.
•Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.
•Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs.
•Holes are also provided in appliance bottom to secure appliance to floor.
| FRONT |
| VIEW |
| BACK |
| VIEW |
| REMOVE |
NAILING | SCREWS (2) |
TAB |
|
| REFASTEN |
| NAILING |
| TAB |
| SCREWS (2) |
TOP |
|
VIEW |
|
| DETAIL A |
| RETURN BEND FACES |
| THE BACK OF THE UNIT |
Figure 7.2 | 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.
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