Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Heat & Glo SL-550METRO-BU Owner's Manual

NOTICE: Once the seal cap has been removed it CANNOT
be reattached.
Figure 9.14 Fold the center parts of the retaining band
out and use to remove the seal cap.
Figure 9.15 Discard the seal cap, remove and discard
the insulation basket. Note: Once the vent cap has been
removed it CANNOT be reattached.
Figure 9.16 Attach the fi rst vent section (it will snap into
place). Slide the insulation gasket onto the vent section,
up against the appliance and over the tabs. Use two self-
tapping screws to secure gasket to outer wrap.
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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
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.
The diagram shows how to properly position and secure
the appliance (see Figure 9.17). Nailing tabs are provided
to secure the appliance 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.
NOTICE: A minimum of 1/2 inch bottom door clearance
is required on all SL-550METRO installations.
• 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.
• Secure the appliance to the fl oor by inserting two screws
through the pilot holes at the bottom of the appliance.
NAILING TABS
BOTH SIDES
Figure 9.17 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance
1/2 IN. BOTTOM
DOOR
CLEARANCE