Appliance Preparation; Removing Non-Combustible Facing Material Assembly; Securing And Leveling The Appliance - Heat & Glo Escape-36DV Owner's Manual

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Appliance Preparation

A. Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate-
rial Assembly
The non-combustible assembly is located on the right side
of appliance.
CAUTION
Handle with care.
• Non-combustible material may be damaged if dropped.
• Hold non-combustible pieces in place.
• Remove and save two screws from upper bracket.
• Remove non-combustible pieces.
• Remove and save three screws from lower bracket.
• Discard brackets.
• Replace screws in holes where brackets were attached
to appliance.
B. 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 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.
• 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.
• Use the forward set of nailing tabs. 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.
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NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 7.1 Proper positioning, leveling and securing of an
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.