GE Profile PSB42LGRBV, Technical Service Manual

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SKIP THIS STEP WHEN USING ANTI-TIP
BRACKETS
All Profile built-in refrigerators are Top-Heavy .
They must be secured to prevent the possibility
of tipping forward. Use this alternative method
to secure the refrigerator whenever steel wall
studs are encountered.
•
Adjust height of refrigerator to match
84-1/2". The refrigerator must be level and
plumb with cabinets. The top case trim at
will overlap upper cabinets or cabinet trim.
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Open grille panel to access the top case trim.
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clearance holes through the metal top
case trim.
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the metal clearance holes and into wood
soffit. The holes should be centered in the
brace spanning the enclosure must be
securely fastened to cabinets on both sides.
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pilot holes.
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and secure the block to
the mounting
brackets
provided,
using #12 or
#14 wood screws.
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Secure the
brackets with
wood block to the
back wall so that it is
finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood screws.
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wall studs.
Install (4) 1-1/2" Drywall Screws
Through Trim and Into Soffit
or 3/4" Min. Wood Brace
Top Case Trim
Side View
Top Case Trim
3/4"
Min.
ANTI-TIP
PRECAUTIONS
Positioned
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Wall Stud
(Behind
Drywall)
Wood Screws
Mounted into
Vertical
Wood Studs
36"
INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS
WARNING:
The refrigerator is Top-Heavy and must be secured
to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.
Cut a 2" x 4" wood block 36" long,
ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP
PRECAUTIONS
Whenever possible, perform this step for
anti-tip security.
The refrigerator must be secured to prevent
tipping.
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Raise the grille panel to access case trim.
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Drive a screw through the trim and into the
adjacent cabinet using holes provided.
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Follow the same procedure on the opposite
side.
Drive Screws
Through Case Trim Into
Adjacent Cabinets
Raise Grille Panel
to Stop Position
SECURE REFRIGERATOR
TO CABINETS
82" (or the rear installation height) from the
Screws must penetrate at least 1" into vertical
installation cutout opening 83-1/2" to
the front is 2-1/8" higher than the rear and
Use a 3/16" bit to drill 4 evenly spaced
Use a 1/16" bit to drill pilot holes through
soffit or a 3/4" minimum wood brace. The
Install four 1-1/2" drywall screws into the