Appliance Preparation; Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Heat & Glo Escape-42DV Owner's Manual

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Appliance Preparation

A. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
• Do NOT install against vapor barriers or
exposed insulation.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses
during installation.
The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and
secure the appliance (see Figure 7.1). Nailing tabs are pro-
vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
You must decide on the face finish method and use the
appropriate nailing tabs to secure the fireplace. See Section
11 - Finishing.
• Place the appliance into position.
• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
• Shim the appliance with noncombustible material, such
as sheet metal, as necessary.
• Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
• Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or
screws through the nailing tabs.
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NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 7.1 Proper Positioning, Leveling and
Securing of a Appliance
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• ALWAYS maintain specified
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 fire.