Hotpoint RA724 - Manual (Page 19)

Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE RANGE
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
• Range must be secured with an
approved Anti-Tip device.
• Unless properly installed, the range could
be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting
or leaning on an open door.
• After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify
that it is in place by carefully attempting
to tilt the range forward.
• This range has been designed to meet all
recognized industry tip standards for all
normal conditions.
• After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify
that it is in place by carefully attempting
to tilt the range forward.
• The use of this device does not preclude
tipping of the range when not properly
installed.
Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of
the range is to be located. Be sure to allow
for the countertop overhang if you intend
to install the range next to cabinets.
Locate the
outside edge
of the device
2
1 ⁄
8
″ toward
the center of
the range
from the
marked edge
of the range.
Using the device as a template, mark the
position of the hole for the screw.
For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at
an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal.
A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not
available.
Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.
For cement or concrete construction, you will
need a 1/4
″ x 1
1 ⁄
2
″
lag bolt and a
1/2
″ O.D. sleeve
anchor, which
are not provided.
Drill the
recommended
size hole for the
hardware.
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LEVEL THE RANGE
For proper cooking and baking, the range
must be leveled. Leveling legs are located
on each corner at the base of the range.
Install the oven shelves
(see Using the oven
section for instructions).
Put a spirit level or a glass
measuring cup partially
filled with water on one
of the oven shelves.
Turn the legs clockwise
to raise the range and
counterclockwise to
lower the range. Adjust
the leveling legs until
the range is level. B
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ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
(cont.)
Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole
and then install the lag bolt through the
device. The bolts must be properly tightened
as recommended for the hardware.
Slide the range against the wall, and check
for proper installation by grasping the front
edge of the cooktop and carefully
attempting to tilt the range forward.
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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed
(RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
• Be sure power is in service to the building.
• Check to be sure that all packing materials
and tape have been removed. This will
include tape on metal panel under control
knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire
ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure
to remove these materials could result in
damage to the appliance once the appliance
has been turned on and surfaces have heated.
• Check to make sure that the Anti-Tip device
is securely installed.
• Be sure all range controls are in the OFF
position before leaving the range.
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Anti-Tip
device
Slotted
head
screw
Wallplate
Approx. 20°
2 1 ⁄ 8 ”
Marked
edge
of range
Back of
range
Wallboard
Wood screw
Anti-Tip
device