Securing And Leveling The Appliance; Non-Combustible Material (Factory-Installed) - Heat&Glo 6KX-CU 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 standoffs or notch the framing
around the appliance standoffs.
Failure to maintain air space clearance could
cause overheating and fire.
Block openings into the chase to prevent entry
of blown-in insulation. Make sure insulation and
other materials are secured.
The diagram shows how to properly square, position, and
secure the appliance. See Figures 6.13 and 6.14. 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 flush with the framing.
• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
• "Square" the appliance by securing diagonal dimensions
to within 1/4 inch of each other. See Figure 6.14.
• 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 floor by inserting
two screws through the pilot holes at the bottom of the
appliance.
NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 6.13 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance
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A
Note: Diagonal dimensions (A) and (B) must be
within 1/4 inch of each other.
Figure 6.14 Positioning the Appliance Squarely
D. Non-Combustible Material (Factory-In-
stalled)
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT remove factory-in-
stalled non-combustible material.
A non-combustible board is factory-installed above the
fireplace opening. Do not remove.
The factory supplied non-combustible board spans the
distance from the top of the fireplace to the center of the
framing header. This board must be used. See Figure 6.15.
6-5/16 IN.
FACTORY-INSTALLED NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
Figure 6.15 Non-Combustible Board - Generic Decorative Barrier
Front Shown
B
DO NOT REMOVE
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