5 Appliance Preparation

A. Securing and Leveling the Appliance

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.

•Do NOT install against vapor barriers or exposed insulation.

Placing Metal Hearth Strip

The metal hearth strip (approx. 46 inches x 4 inches) is used to provide added protection where appliance and outer structure meet.

•Place a generous bead of silicone caulk into the corner of the protective hearth strip.

•Place the metal strip onto the structure where the outer edge of the appliance will sit (see Figure 5.1).

•Place the appliance into position. Make sure flashing edges on the outdoor surround fit up tight to the framing.

APPLIANCE

EXTERIOR

METAL HEARTH STRIP

UNDER EDGE OF

APPLIANCE

Figure 5.1 Positioning the Metal Hearth Strip

The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and se- cure the appliance (see Figure 5.2). Nailing tabs are provid- ed 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 with non-combustible material, such as sheet metal, as necessary.

•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.

SECURE

 

 

TO FRAMING

 

 

IN A MINIMUM

 

SECURE TO

3 PLACES

APPLIANCE

PER SIDE

FRAMING

 

EXTERIOR

 

NOTE: Caulk behind all flanges before securing to the exterior.

Figure 5.2 Proper Positioning, Leveling and

Securing of a Appliance

CAUTION

Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers.

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