Appliance Preparation; Top Vent; Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Heat & Glo Everest Owner's Manual

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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.
Figure 9.1 Installation Manual/Elbow Heat Shield Location
Figure 9.2 Rope Gasket Location
B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Prevent contact with:
Figure 9.3 shows how to properly position and secure the
appliance. Nailing tabs are provided to secure the appli-
ance to the framing members.
• Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
• Place the appliance into position.
• Keep nailing tabs fl ush with the framing.
• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
• Shim the appliance as necessary. It is acceptable to use
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or
• Secure the appliance to the fl oor by inserting two screws
Heat & Glo • Everest • 750-900 Rev. W • 10/14
• 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.
Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause
overheating and fi re.
wood shims underneath the appliance.
screws through the nailing tabs.
through the pilot holes at the bottom of the appliance.
NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 9.3 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance
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