7 Appliance Preparation

A.Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate- rial Assembly

The non-combustible assembly is located on the back side of appliance.

CAUTION

Handle with care

•Non-combustible material may be damaged if dropped.

•Hold non-combustible pieces in place.

•Remove and save two screws from upper bracket.

•Remove non-combustible pieces.

•Remove and save three screws from lower bracket.

•Discard brackets.

•Replace screws in holes where brackets were attached to appliance.

CUT LINE

BEND TABS UP

Figure 7.2. Bend Tabs and Cut Insulation.

3.Discard the Heat-Zone®cover plate and insulation piece that was cut out. See Figure 7.3. With a self- tapping screw or drill bit, drill out the three holes on the cover plate of the appliance. This will make it easier to mount the Heat-Zone®Gas collar.

B. Installing the Optional Heat-Zone®Gas

Kit

Before installing finishing materials, use these instructions to attach the Heat-Zone®Gas kit to the top of the QV36A-FB.

CAUTION

Sharp Edges

• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during installation.

1.Remove the four screws that attach the Heat Zone® Cover Plate to the top of the appliance.

COVER PLATE HOLES

REMOVE SCREWS

Figure 7.1. Remove Screws.

2.Bend the four pre-cut tabs up to expose the top of the appliance. Place the Heat-Zone®cover plate on the insulation inside the unit centered between the three pre-cut tabs that are the same size as shown in Figure 7.2. Use the Heat-Zone®cover plate as a template and cut around it carefully with a utility knife.

Figure 7.3.

4.Remove the four screws securing the cover plate to the inside of the appliance and discard them along with the cover plate. See Figure 7.4.

Figure 7.4.

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QV36A-FB specifications

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