Dacor 100500 - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING
TIP OvER HAzARD – Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily
when not completely installed, Keep doors taped closed until
refrigerator is completely installed. Use two or more people to
move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death
or serious injury .
IMPORTANT:
◊ Do not remove the protective film until the refrigerator is in
its operating position.
1. Uncrate the refrigerator.
2. Remove the lower shipping bolts and brackets.
3. Slide the unit off of the crate base.
4. Remove and save the lower kick plate, anti-tip brackets and
mounting hardware.
5. Place an appliance dolly under the freezer side of the
refrigerator. Be sure to protect the side trims and handles.
Place the corner post from the packing materials over the
trims and handles as appropriate. Carefully tighten the strap.
NOTE: Avoid damaging water valves and water lines in front and
back of cabinet.
6. Place protective material on the floor when rolling the dolly
and refrigerator into the house. Move the unit close to the
built-in opening
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Blocking the Refrigerator
If there is a solid sofit or ceiling above the unit and the clearance
is 1” (25mm) or less you will not need to block the unit. For
installations with clearances of more than 1” (25mm), you must
use the anti-tipping 2x4 and brackets provided.
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Soffit
More than
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More than 1” clearance:
Use the anti-tip kit provided with the shipping crate.
1. Locate and mark the 2 wall studs behind the refrigerator.
2. Mark where the “L” brackets and the 2x4 will be located and
drill two 1/8” pilot holes
3. Locate proper height to clear the unit. The space between
the top of the unit and the bottom of the wood block must
not exceed 1/4”.
4. Secure the “L” brackets, using the provided screws, into the
wall stud.
5. Align the pilot hole with the “L” brackets and secure the 2x4
with screws provided.
Wall Studs