Appliance Preparation; Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Hearth and Home Technologies Aztec 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 combustible
materials such as exposed insulation,
plastic and insulation backer.
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses dur-
ing 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.
• 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. Holes are provided in the
basepan (inside the hearth) for securing to the fl oor.
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NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 7.1 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.
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