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Appliance Preparation
A. Removing Non-combustible Facing Mate-
rial Assembly
The non-combustible assembly is located on the back
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. Installing the Optional Heat-Zone
1. Remove the cover plates from the top heat shield and
top of the appliance and discard them (see Figure 7.1).
2. Center the duct collar around the exposed hole and
attach it to the appliance with 3 screws. NOTE: Do this
BEFORE fi nal positioning of the appliance.
3. Determine the location for the air register/fan housing
assembly.
See Section 12.C for the remaining installation steps.
STEEL BACK
SUPPORT
Figure 7.1 Proper positioning, leveling and securing of an
appliance
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Gas Kit
®
COVER PLATES
Heat & Glo • SL-36-Ultimate • 2141-900 Rev. i • 5/11
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 7.1). Nailing tabs are
provided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
• Venting - refer to Vent Clearances and Framing (Section
6) 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.
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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