BLOCKING FOR SAFETY
Figure 21: Secure the appliance in place so it does not tip forward when the fully stocked door is opened.
2.Measure the distance from the floor to the upper edge of the unit.
3.Locate and mark two wall studs (1) against the wall where the refrigerator will be located. The space between the unit top and the bottom of the brackets must not be more than
1/4" (6.4 mm).
4.Make sure the screws (2) extend a minimum of 1" (25.4 mm) into each of the wall studs.
5.Make sure the anti-tip brackets (3) extend at least 3" (76.2 mm) over the unit and are securely in place.
IMPORTANT
The
6.Using the adjustable roller base, raise the unit until it makes contact with the brackets. Make sure the front levelers are firmly on the floor to prevent appliance from tipping forward.
IMPORTANT
If your unit is positioned in between the wall studs, a board can be secured to the wall. Make sure the board is secured to the studs with screws that will penetrate into the studs a minimum of 1" (25.4 mm). The board should be a minimum of 1" x 6" (25.4 mm x
152.4mm) and long enough to secure both ends to the wall studs.
3
1
2
Figure 21
A delight in freshness
22 | WFI1051 / EWTN 2956 |
