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November 1996 5 RS1200001
Installation Instructions
Securing
WARNING
To avoid severe personal injury or property
damage from refrigerator tipping over, do not
open more than one door at a time, until
refrigerator has been secured to the structure.
Secure refrigerator to structure using lag bolts
located in the refrigerator's machine
compartment.
1. Locate and mark 2 wall studs to mount 2x4. See
"Installation Specifications". Do not cover electrical
outlet with 2x4.
Locate and predrill 1/4" holes in 2x4. Countersink
2x4 for bolt heads using a wood bit. See "Installation
Specifications".
2. Remove 2x4 mounting board from top rear of
refrigerator. Bolt 2x4 securely to wall studs with
supplied bolts. If application does not have studs
such as a framed wall mount to wall, not surface,
using a minimum 1/4" diameter fasteners (not
supplied). If cabinets are deeper than 24" mounting
board must be shimmed and structurally secured to
the 2 x 4 board. Longer bolts are required to shim
mounting board.
3. To avoid water line damage, verify water line is
secure so refrigerator does not run over water line.
See "Installation Specifications" for water line
location.
4. Repair any loose flooring in cutout.
5. Tape door and drawer shut with masking tape.
Before moving the refrigerator in place, confirm the
finished dimensions, electrical and plumbing locations,
and minimum door and drawer clearances are accurate.
6. Position refrigerator in front of cutout.
7. Remove air grille assembly by lifting center blade.
Uncrating
WARNING
To avoid severe personal injury or property
damage from refrigerator tipping over, 2 or
more people are required to install
refrigerator. Take caution when removing
refrigerator from skid. Do not drop refrigerator.
Do not open more than one door at a time,
until refrigerator has been secured to
structure. Refrigerator is top heavy and easily
tips.
Caution
To avoid personal injury, wear gloves
when performing any installation procedure.
The 2 x 4 mounting board, for securing refrigerator to
wall, is attached to top rear of refrigerator. Save
cardboard to protect walls when installing refrigerator.
1. Remove top and bottom strap.
2. Remove top cap.
3. Cut along dashes on carton rear with a utility knife
extended 1/4".
4. Remove carton, exterior packaging, and tape from
lag screws. Do not remove nylon cord from power
cord.
5. Remove shipping brackets from skid by removing 4
bolts with a 7/16" socket head screwdriver.
6. Strap refrigerator on cart. To prevent doors from
opening, tilt refrigerator to handle side. Remove
refrigerator from skid.
7. To avoid floor damage, use protective material.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl
or other flooring with protective material when
moving refrigerator. Verify wheels are clean
before placing refrigerator on flooring.
Center air
grille blade
Air grille