9 Appliance Preparation

A. Top Vent

CAUTION! Risk of Cuts, Abrasions or Flying Debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal- lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp.

NOTICE: Once appliance is set up for top or rear venting, it CANNOT be changed at a later time.

Figure 9.1 Remove the elbow heat shield by removing the four screws holding it to the top of the appliance. Re- fer to Section 6B to determine if the elbow heat shield is required.

Figure 9.2 Cut the metal retaining band and fold the sides out.

NOTICE: Once the vent cap has been removed it CANNOT be reattached.

Figure 9.3 Fold the center parts of the retaining band up and use to remove the vent cap.

Figure 9.4 Remove and discard the seal cap, insulation donut, insulation plug, and the insulation basket. Attach the first vent section (it will snap into place). Slide the vent gasket onto the vent section and then, up against the ap- pliance. Secure the vent gasket to the appliance with two self-tapping screws found in the manual bag. Note: The vent gasket can found in the manual bag.

Proceed to Section 9. C.

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PIER-36TR-IPI, PIER-36TRLP-IPI, ST-36TRLP-IPI, ST-36TR-IPI specifications

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