Heat & Glo • SL-5/5LP-IFT, SL-7/7LP-IFT, SL-9/9LP-IFT Installation Manual • 2632-980 Rev. E • 4/21
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C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
The diagram shows how to properly position and secure
the appliance. See Figure 6.18. Nailing tabs are provided
to secure the appliance to the framing members.
• Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
• Place the appliance into position.
• Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.
• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
• Shim the appliance as necessary. It is acceptable to use
wood shims underneath the appliance.
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or
screws through the nailing tabs. Use a minimum of one
fastener per nailing tab.
• Optional: Secure the appliance to the floor by inserting
two screws through the pilot holes at the bottom of the
appliance.
Figure 6.18 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance
NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
B. Prepare For Heat Management
Risk of Fire!
Prevent contact with:
• Sagging or loose insulation
• Insulation backing or plastic
• Framing and other combustible
materials
WARNING
DO NOT remove standoffs or
notch the framing
around the appliance standoffs.
Failure to maintain air space clearance could
cause overheating and fire.
Block openings into the chase to prevent entry
of blown-in insulation. Make sure insulation and
other materials are secured.
Figure 6.17 Heat Management Port
Locations
HEAT MANAGEMENT PORTS
LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
NOTICE: Additional clearances are required for heat
management systems installations. Provisions must be
made in advance to ensure fit within the framing.
•
Heat management systems include Heat-Zone
®
- Gas
and Heat-Out-Gas
Contact your dealer for information.
• Locate the heat management ports on the left and right
sides of the appliance.
One or two Heat-Zones
®
or one
Heat-Out-Gas kit may be installed.
See Figure 6.17.
Remove the knockouts from the appliance with a tin
snips.
• Center the duct collar around the exposed hole and
attach it to the appliance with 3 screws. Note: Do this
BEFORE final positioning of the appliance.
• Determine the location for the air register/fan housing
assembly.
Reference the instructions included in the heat
management kit for the remaining installation steps.