Appliance Preparation; Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Heatilator Gas Fireplace GDST3831I Owner's Manual

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Appliance Preparation

A. 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
Block openings into the chase to prevent entry of blown-
in insulation. Make sure insulation and other materials
are secured.
DO NOT notch the framing around the appliance
standoffs.
Failure to maintain air space clearance may cause
overheating and fi re.
NOTICE:
Failure to ensure that the fireplace opening
is square may result in the decorative front not fitting
properly.
The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and
secure the appliance (see Figure 9.1). Nailing tabs are pro-
vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
1. Venting - refer to Vent Clearances and Framing (Section
8) for hole location.
2. Place the appliance into position, making sure to
maintain proper clearance to combustibles.
3. Level the appliance from side to side and front to back. It
is acceptable to use wood shims under the appliance.
4. Fasten the appliance to the fl oor using the pilot holes
located at the bottom of the appliance.
5. Bend out nailing tabs on each side making sure to keep
the nailing tabs fl ush with the framing.
6. Using a framing square, make sure that the sides of
the appliance are square to the bottom as shown in
Figure 9.2.
7. Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails
or screws through the nailing tabs. It is acceptable to
use plumber strap to secure the unit to the framing
if necessary. Be sure to maintain all clearances to
combustible material.
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NAILING TABS
Figure 9.1 Securing An Appliance
90º
Figure 9.2 Proper Positioning and Leveling of an Appliance