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Position and Attaching the Appliance
Position the appliance within the opening in the framing.
Level the appliance with included leveling brackets, and
use shims if necessary. See Section 4.B.
Once the leveling brackets are securely attached to the
appliance, it can be fit into the existing framed opening.
1. This appliance is approved for built-in installation.
Refer to Figure 4.10 for framing dimensions.
2. Place a protective cover over the finished flooring in
front of the wall opening.
3. Locate the appliance in front of the fireplace or wall
opening.
4. Remove the front viewing glass from the appliance.
Remove the two (2) glass retainers by removing four
(4) screws. See Figure 4.11.
5. Remove the decorative side panels from inside the
appliance. Pull the top of each panel away from the
side of the appliance. Gently pull and bend the panel
to maneuver it from the appliance. See Figure 4.12
.
6. If using an optional surround, install it onto the fire-
place. See Section 4.C. If not using the optional
surround, place the decorative front on the fireplace
to assist with determining the proper mounting depth
into the framing. See front installation Figure 4.14 .
7. Connect the power cord to the receptacle if the
electrical service is located inside of the wall opening.
The cord will need to be loosely coiled inside the cav-
ity along the right side of the appliance. If the appli-
ance is to be hard-wired refer to section 4.B for wir-
ing instructions.
Note:
If the power supply is located outside the fireplace
or chase, the cord can be routed through the bottom cor-
ner of the surround to a nearby outlet.
14. Using the front mounting hole allows for 1/2 inch fin
-
ishing material. The back hole allows for up to 1-1/2
inch finishing material. See Figure 4.13.
15. If installed, remove the decorative front, lift up to dis-
engage hooks and pull away from the appliance.
16. Reinstall interior side panels.
17. Reinstall the decorative front. see front installation
sec 4.C.
Figure 4.13 Fastening Framing Tab to Framing
13. Attach the appliance sides to the framing using four
(4) construction screws (provided) through the four
(4) tab locations on the appliance sides. See Figure
4.13.
FASTENING
FRAMING TAB
TO FRAMING
Figure 4.12 Decorative Side Panel Removal
8. If necessary, adjust leveling brackets to achieve
desired height.
9. Slide the appliance into the opening until the front (or
surround, if used) is flush to wall.
10. Note any gaps between the front (or surround) and
the wall. Check for level. If necessary, adjust level-
ing brackets.
11.
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lide the appliance from the opening and make ad-
justments to the leveling brackets.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 until the appliance and surround
are flush and level, and cord is securely routed and
terminated to the receptacle.
Figure 4.11 Top Glass Retainer Screw Location
