Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Hearth and Home Technologies BE-36-C Owner's Manual

C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.
• Do NOT install against combustible materials
such as exposed insulation, plastic and insulation
backer.
The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and
secure the appliance (see Figure 7.11). Nailing tabs are pro-
vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
• Rear venting - refer to Vent Clearances and Framing
(Section 6B) for hole location.
• Place the appliance into position.
• Level the appliance from side to side and front to
back.
• Shim the appliance, as necessary. It is acceptable to
use wood shims.
• Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
• Keep nailing tabs fl ush with the framing.
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or
screws through the nailing tabs.
NOTE: Once appliance is setup for top or rear venting,
it CANNOT be changed at a later time.
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NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 7.11 Proper Positioning, Leveling and
Securing of a Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• ALWAYS maintain specifi ed
clearances around the appliance.
• Do NOT notch into the framing around the appliance spacers.
Failure to keep insulation, framing or other material away from
the appliance may cause fi re.