Heatiator HEIR50T, HEIR42H B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance, •Sagging or loose insulation

B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with:

•Sagging or loose insulation

•Insulation backing or plastic

•Framing and other combustible materials

Block openings into the chase to prevent entry of blown- in insulation. Make sure insulation and other materials are secured.

DO NOT notch the framing around the appliance standoffs.

Figure 9.3 Side Nailing Tab in Shipping Position

Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause overheating and fire.

Nailing tabs are provided on the appliance and on the heat shields to secure the appliance to the framing members. See Figure 9.3 and Figure 9.5 for location of nailing tabs in shipping position.

•Bend out side nailing tabs 90 degrees. See Figure 9.4.

•Place the appliance into position.

•Keep side nailing tabs flush with the framing.

•Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.

•Shim the appliance as necessary. It is acceptable to use wood shims underneath the appliance.

•Position and install heat shields by securing two screws in each heat shield. See Figure 9.1 for shipping location of heat shields. The heat shield screws can be found pre-installed on the top of the appliance.

•Bend the top header heat shields upward to position them vertically and bend out the two nailing tabs on the top of each header heat shield. Secure to framing. See Figure 9.5.

•Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws through the nailing tabs.

•Secure the appliance to the floor by inserting two screws through the pilot holes at the bottom of the appliance.

Figure 9.4 Nailing Tab Bent Out for Installation

HEAT SHIELD NAILING

TAB IN SHIPPING

POSITION

Figure 9.5. Heat Shields and Nailing Tabs in Installation Position

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