Dacor EF42DBSS, IF42DBOL manual Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements

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Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts

Tools needed:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

ƒƒ Cordless drill ƒƒ Drill bits

ƒƒ Two adjustable wrenches ƒƒ Phillips screwdriver

ƒƒ Small level

ƒƒ Appliance dolly

ƒƒ Torx ®† T27 screwdriver ƒƒ ¹¹⁄32” nut driver

ƒƒ ³⁄8” and ¹⁄2open-end wrenches ƒƒ Allen wrench (532”)

ƒƒ ¹⁄4” and 5/16” socket drivers ƒƒ Tape measure

Parts Needed:

ƒƒ Six #8 x 3” (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be needed)

ƒƒ One or two 2” x 4” x 32” (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood board(s)

ƒƒ IF Series Models: Make custom panels, or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See “Installation Requirements” for more information.

EF Series Models: Comes with doors that have a stainless steel finish and are shipped complete.

ƒƒ If you are connecting the water line directly to copper tubing and not to a shutoff valve, you need a ferrule, a union, and a ¹⁄4” (6.35 mm) compression fitting.

Location Requirements

Your Dacor refrigerator can be recessed in an opening between cabinets or installed at the end of a cabinet run using a side panel to enclose the refrigerator.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

IMPORTANT:

ƒƒ Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

ƒƒ It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

ƒƒ Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

ƒƒ Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.

ƒƒ Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See Tipping Radius.

ƒƒ Location should permit doors to open fully. See Door Swing Dimensions.

ƒƒ Location must permit top grille removal. See Opening Dimensions.

Opening Dimensions

ƒƒ To avoid tipping during use, the solid soffit must be within 1” (2.5 cm) maximum above the refrigerator. If the solid soffit is higher than 1” (2.5 cm) or one is not available, then the refrigerator must be braced.

If the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to the rear wall studs 80” to 90” (203 cm to 229 cm) above the floor. See Install Anti-Tip Boards for more information.

NOTE: A clearance of ¹⁄2” (1.3 cm) must be maintained above the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed.

1/2” (1.3 cm)

† TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

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Contents Installation Instructions Built-In Refrigerator Customer Service Information Table of ContentsYour safety and the safety of others are very important Refrigerator SafetyRefrigerators Without Ice and Water Dispensers Model IdentificationRefrigerators With Ice and Water Dispensers Opening Dimensions Installation RequirementsTools and Parts Location RequirementsModel Series Cutout Width a Electrical RequirementsRecommended Grounding Method Tipping Radius Water Supply RequirementsWater Pressure Side Tipping RadiusSide View Product DimensionsTop View Front ViewEF48 and IF48 Model Series Door Swing DimensionsEF42 and IF42 Model Series Door Swing Actual Size Refrigerator to Cabinetry Clearance Door Panels and Cabinetry Clearance IF42/IF48 Series ModelsActual Size Door Swing 90˚Refrigerator to Cabinetry ClearanceCustom Panels and Handles IF42/IF48 Series Models Panel SpecificationsCustom Handles Countersunk screw Handle Door panel assemblyDecorative Overlay Panels Model Handle DetailInset Installation Dimensions Refrigerator and Side Trim DimensionsRecessed Inset Installation Dimensions Custom Side Panels IF42/IF48Custom Side Panels EF42/EF48 Flush Installation DimensionsUnpack Refrigerator Installation InstructionsReduce Tipping Radius Move Refrigerator into HouseConnect Water Supply Install Anti-Tip BoardsStyle 1 Shutoff Valve Connection Style 2 Copper Line ConnectionMove to Final Location Connecting to RefrigeratorPlug in Refrigerator After moving the refrigerator to its final location Level and Align RefrigeratorRear leveling bolt Front leveling bolt Top Grille Panel Installation Handle InstallationDoor Panel Installation Door Height Adjustment Adjust DoorsDoor Swing Adjustment Door-to-Door or Door-to-Refrigerator Trim AdjustmentInstall Base Grille Install Side PanelsWater System Preparation Complete InstallationIce maker cover Non-Dispenser Models