5
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure
to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury.
Most of the refrigerator’s weight is at the top. Extra
care is needed when moving the refrigerator to
prevent tipping. Do Not lower the refrigerator
against the shipping base when moving the
shipping base. Do Not remove protective film until
refrigerator is in operating position. All four leveling
legs must contact the floor to support and stabilize
the full weight.
The two 2” x 4” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm ) mounting boards, for securing refrigerator to wall are 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” (.6 cm).
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.
•Tilting refrigerator is not required to remove shipping brackets.
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.
Securing the refrigerator
1.
Locate and mark 2 wall studs to mount the first 2” x 4” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) board. See Diagram A on page 3. Do
not cover the electrical outlet.
2.
Remove the mounting board from top rear of refrigerator. Locate and predrill 1/4” (.6 cm) holes in the mounting
board. Countersink the bolt heads into the 2” x 4” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) board using a wood bit. Bolt securely to
wall studs. Predrill 1/4” (.6 cm) holes in second 2” x 4” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm) and countersink bolt heads. Attach
flush to first 2” x 4” (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm). If application does not have studs, such as a framed wall mount to the
wall not surface, use a minimum 1/4” (.6 cm) diameter
fasteners (not supplied). If cabinets are deeper than 24”,
mounting board must be shimmed and structurally secured
to the mounting 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 the water line.
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
dimesions, electrical and plumbing locations, and minimum
door and drawer clearances are accurate.
6. Position refrigerator in front of cutout.
7.
Remove top grill assembly by lifting in the center of the
assembly.
8.
Verify operation by plugging power cord. Power switch will
be shipped in the ON position and showroom switch will be
in the OFF position. Display should flash. Press any key.
There is a 6 minute delay before the refrigerator starts.
Verify the position of each switch if there is no power to
refrigerator.
Grill
Assembly
Screws
Showroom
Switch
Power
Switch
