Hearth & Home Technologies • BE-36-C, BE-36-CIPI • 397-981 Rev. V 1/07
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C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
The diagram shows how to properly position, level, and
secure the appliance (see Figure 7.11). Nailing tabs are pro-
vided to secure the appliance to the framing members.
• Rear venting - refer to Vent Clearances and Framing
(
Section 6B
) 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.
Figure 7.11 Proper Positioning, Leveling and
Securing of a Appliance
NOTE:
Once appliance is setup for top or rear venting,
it CANNOT be changed at a later time.
NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
Fire Risk.
• Prevent contact with sagging, loose insulation.
• Do NOT install against combustible materials
such as exposed insulation, plastic and insulation
backer.
Fire Risk.
• ALWAYS maintain speci
fi
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.
WARNING
WARNING