139919_GI 545 DV and DV MV 5/19
7.8 Backer Plate Installation
Both the Standard and Trimable Backer Plates
incorporate four hanger hooks (A) that engage with
the outer slots (B) through the back of the firebox
brackets. Note the small identifying hole above each
"B" slot. See fig. 7.35.
Tools Required
• gloves and eye protection
• zip wheel or other sheet metal cutting
tool for Trimmable plate installation
BACKER PLATE FLANGE AND
HANGER HOOKS FACE OUT
B B
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acker Plate engages with
B
OUTER SLOTS (B).
NOTE ID HOLE
ABOVE SLOT B.
Front Overlay panel
engages with
INNER SLOTS (C)
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT PLACE THE INSERT IN THE FINAL
POSITION UNTIL THE BACKER PLATE IS
INSTALLED.
THE FIREBOX MUST BE SET OUT OF THE FIREPLACE
ENOUGH TO INSTALL THE BACKERPLATE
COMPLETE THE GAS, VENT CONNECTION, AND FUEL
CONVERSION BEFORE INSTALLING THE BACKER PLATE.
C
A
B
C
A
B
Figure 7.35
Backer Plate hooks (A)
engage slots (B) from
behind.
The front Overlay
engages with slots (C)
from the front.