Heat & Glo • GEM-36B • 2095-900 Rev. H • 3/06
19
C. Installing Non-combustible Facing
Material
WARNING
Figure 7.4 Attaching Non-combustible Facing Material
Fire Risk.
• Follow these instructions exactly.
• Facing materials must be installed properly
to prevent fire.
• No materials may be substituted without
authorization by Hearth & Home
Technologies.
• Center and attach top board to the framing members
(see Figure 7.4).
• Use fasteners from fastener packet (in manual bag) in
shaded areas (Figure 7.4).
• Use regular sheetrock screws in non-shaded areas (see
Figure 7.4).
Apply fasteners from
fastener packet in
shaded areas.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• ALWAYS maintain specified
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 fire.
• 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 flush with the framing.
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or screws
through the nailing tabs.
Figure 7.3 Proper Positioning, Leveling and
Securing of a Appliance
NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
The diagram shows (Figure 7.3) the location of the nailing
tabs which are provided to secure the appliance to the fram-
ing members.
Í
B. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
Fire Risk.
•
Prevent contact with sagging, loose
insulation.
•
Do NOT install against combustible
materials such as exposed insulation,
plastic and insulation backer.
WARNING
CAUTION
Sharp Edges
• Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses
during installation.
