B. Gas and Electrical Connections
Ensure that gas and electrical connections are installed at this time. Refer to Sections 9 and 10.
C. Securing and Leveling Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk!
•Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.
•Do NOT install against combustible materials such as exposed insulation, plastic and insulation backer.
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.
•Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
•Shim the appliance as necessary. It is acceptable to use wood shims.
•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.
Note: Once appliance is set up for top or rear venting, it CANNOT be changed at a later time.
Nailing Flanges |
(both sides) |
Figure 7.3 Proper Positioning, Leveling and Securing of an |
Appliance |
CAUTION
Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers.
Heatilator • Novus | 17 |
