C. securing and leveling the appliance – Heat & Glo Fireplace HEAT&GLO ST-36TRB-IPI User Manual

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C. 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 fi replace opening
is square may result in the decorative front not fi tting
properly.

The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and
secure the appliance (see Figure 9.9). 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. When installing a LCOR or RCOR fi replace remove

the nailing tab located on the side of the unit and
reattach it to the front corner of the unit as shown in
Figure 9.9 (R-COR).

Figure 9.11 Securing An Appliance

NAILING TABS

Note: Once appliance is setup for top or rear venting, it
CANNOT be changed at a later time.

Figure 9.10 Proper Positioning and Leveling of an Appliance

90º

SIDE T

O SIDE

FRONT T

O BACK

3. Place the appliance into position, making sure to

maintain proper clearance to combustibles.

4. Level the appliance from side to side and front to back. It

is acceptable to use wood shims under the appliance.

5. Fasten the appliance to the fl oor using the pilot holes

located at the bottom of the appliance.

Figure 9.9 Attach Nailing Tab to Front Corner of Unit

6. Bend out nailing tabs on each side making sure to keep

the nailing tabs fl ush with the framing.

7. Using a framing square, make sure that the sides of

the appliance are square to the bottom as shown in
Figure 9.10.

8. 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. See Figure 9.11. Be sure to maintain all
clearances to combustible material.

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