2.Attaching an alternative anti-tip device
Important note:
If the
an alternative
1.Saw the wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4") to the required length. Length is equal to the width of the installation niche!
Notes:
–If the installation niche is deeper than the appliance, select a beam which has a larger cross section or attach 2 beams.
–The beam must cover the appliance by at least 2" (50.8 mm).
3.Attaching the edge protectors
To protect the edges of the installation niche, it is recommended to attach edge protection made of a suitable material.
Attach the edge protection with the adhesive tape which was used to attach the accessories to the appliance.
2.Mark the installation height (lower edge of the beam) on the rear panel of the installation niche.
3.Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden beam: length = min. 2.5 x beam thickness, diameter #12 or #14.
Note:
Choose the number of screws according to the installation niche width, thereby ensuring that the beam can be attached securely.
4.Depending to the subsurface:
Locate wall studs in the rear of the installation niche and accordingly transfer their location to the wooden beam
or
fasten suitable dowel into the rear wall.
5.Predrill the wooden beam.
6.Attach the wooden beam to the rear panel of the installation niche.
4.Attaching the fastening sheets (lateral)
Attach the fastening sheets (lateral) to the appliance.
The following are special installation steps. Instructions are provided after section D.
–Change over door hinge, see “Changing over the door hinges”.
–Sealing mat, see “Removing/changing the sealing mat”.
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–Connecting the water, see “Preparing to connect the water”.
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