5Appliance Preparation
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
•Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.
A.Remove Logs, Ember Bed and Shipping Cover
Open the doors by sliding the handles toward the outside edges of the doors (see Figure 5.1) Remove the ember bed from in front of the grate. Remove the carton of logs from their shipping location in the appliance.
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Figure 5.1 Door Operation
B. Securing and Leveling Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk
•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.
•Do NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.
The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and se- cure the appliance (see Figure 7.3). Nailing tabs are pro- vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
•Place the appliance into position on either a combustible or
Note: Remove the top standoffs before sliding appliance into position if using an FPS prefab enclosure.
•Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
•Shim the appliance with
•Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
•Keep nailing tabs fl ush with the framing.
•Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs.
NAILING TABS |
Figure 5.2 Proper Positioning, Leveling and Securing of an |
Appliance |
CAUTION |
Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers.
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