13 Finishing
A. Splatter Guard
The splatter guard is a piece of corrugated material used to protect the appliance during the installation process before finishing work on the whole hearth is complete. Splatter guards may be factory installed or accompany the door of the unit, depending on the fire- place model. Splatter guards must be removed before appliance is fired.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Close the ball valve before in- stalling the splatter guard to prevent accidental lighting. Remove the splatter guard before lighting the appliance.
Step 1. Turn off gas to valve. Red gas shutoff knob is located on ball valve. Disconnect the 3 volt transformer from the junction box. See Figure 13.1.
Figure 13.3
Figure 13.1
To install the Splatter Guard:
Step 2. Crease the bottom and side flaps of the splatter guard using the scored line as the guide. See Figure 13.2.
Figure 13.2
Step 3. Place the top side of splatter guard behind the left and right panel brackets and in front of the glass. See Figure 13.3.
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