Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Heat & Glo COSMO32-IFT-B Installation Manual

C. 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
DO NOT remove standoff s or notch the framing
around the appliance standoff s.
Failure to maintain air space clearance could
cause overheating and fi re.
Block openings into the chase to prevent entry
of blown-in insulation. Make sure insulation and
other materials are secured.
The COSMO32-IFT-B, COSMO36-IFT-B and COSMO42-
IFT-B models ship with factory-installed non-combustible
board. This board must be used. Do NOT remove. See
Figure 6.6.
FACTORY-INSTALLED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
DO NOT REMOVE
Figure 6.6 Proper Positioning, Leveling And Securing Of Appliance
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NAILING TABS
BOTH SIDES
Figure 6.6 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
wood shims underneath the appliance.
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or
screws through the nailing tabs. Use a minimum of one
fastener per nailing tab.
• Optional: Secure the appliance to the fl oor by inserting
two screws through the pilot holes at the bottom of the
appliance.