34613 Rev F
24
01-03
NOVUS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
H. FINISHING
1. COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL
Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable
of igniting and burning, whether flame proofed or not,
plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall).
2. NONCOMBUSTIBLE FINISHING
MATERIAL
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials
are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
concrete, slate, glass or plasters, or combination
thereof, or have a UL Fire rating of zero.
3. HIGH TEMPERATURE SEALANT
MATERIAL
Sealants that will withstand high temperatures:
General Electric RTV103 (Black) or equivalent;
Rutland, Inc. Appliance Mortar #63 or equivalent.
A high temperature sealant, 1/8 wide minimum, must
be used to close off gaps between the appliance and
facing to prevent cold air leaks. See Figure 43.
4. COMBUSTIBLE MANTEL
A combustible mantel may be installed. Please refer
to Figure 4, page 6.
Figure 43
Finishing Materials
WARNING!
Grilles on this appliance cannot, in any way, be
covered as it may create a fire hazard.
I. APPLIANCE PREPARATION
1. UPPER GRILLE PANEL REMOVAL
Lift upward on the upper grille panel and pull out.
2. ATTACHING THE HOOD
The hood is to be located above the glass panel. The
hood must be attached or a fire hazard may result.
Locate the four tabs just inside the upper section of
the appliance. Position the hood and slide into
position. See Figure 44.
3. GLASS AND SCREEN REMOVAL
See page 31 of this manual.
Figure 44 - Installing the Hood
WARNING! RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE!
Do not hit or strike glass. Do not operate this appliance if the glass is broken or cracked.
