01-02 13 28466 Rev H
NOVUS B-VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
G. 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 (0).
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 inch wide minimum,
must be used to close off gaps between the appliance
and facing to prevent cold air leaks. See Figure 18.
Note: If an optional fan or hand held remote control
are to be used, wiring must be done prior to finish-
ing to avoid reconstruction.
Note: The remote wall switch must be wired prior to
applying the finishing material in order to avoid
reconstruction.
Figure 18 - Finishing Materials
WARNING!
Grilles on this appliance cannot, in any way, be cov-
ered as it may create a fire hazard.
H. APPLIANCE PREPARATION
Figure 19 - Hood Placement
1. 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 screws just inside the upper
section of the appliance. Position the hood and slide
into position. Tighten the four screws. See Figure19.
Figure 20 - Upper Grille Panel Removal
2. UPPER GRILLE PANEL REMOVAL
Grasp the upper grille panel and remove the rubber
pins holding the grille. See Figure 20.
3. CONTROL ACCESS PANEL REMOVAL
Release the spring pin on the right hand side of the
control access panel. See Figure 21.
4. GLASS AND SCREEN REMOVAL
See page 20 of this manual.
Figure 21 - Control Access Panel Removal