Sears Kenmore PRO 401.40483800 Instrucciones De Instalación página 6

4. iNSTALL ANTI=TIP BRACKETS
WARNING:
The refrigerator is
Top-Heavy and must be secured to prevent the
possibility of tipping forward.
,, Cut a 2" x 4" wood block 36" long, and secure
the block to the mounting brackets provided,
using #12 or #14 wood screws.
2" x 4"
Wood Screws
Mounted into
Vertical Wood
Studs
, Anti-Tip Bracket
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Wall Stud
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,, Secure brackets with wood block to back wall, in
alignment with wall studs, so that it is 82" (or the
rear installation height) from the finished floor.
Use #12 or #14 wood screws.
,, Screws must penetrate at least 1" into vertical
wall studs.
ALTERNATE ANTI=TIP PRECAUTIONS FOR
STEEL WALL STUDS
You may skip this step when using anti-tip
brackets. However, whenever possible, perform
this step for additional anti-tip security.
All Kenmore built-in refrigerators are Top-Heavy.
They must be secured to prevent the possibility
of tipping forward. Use this alternative method
to secure the refrigerator whenever steel wall
studs are encountered.
Drive Screws Through
Case
Trim Int0
Adjacent Cabinets
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Adjust height of refrigerator to match installation
cutout opening 83-1/2" to 84-1/2". The
refrigerator must be level and flush with adjacent
cabinets. The top case trim at the front is 2-1/8"
higher than the rear and will overlap upper
cabinets or cabinet trim.
Open grille panel to access the top case trim.
Use a 3/16" bit to drill 4 evenly spaced clearance
holes through the metal top case trim.
Use a 1/16" bit to drill pilot holes through the
metal clearance holes and into wood. The holes
should be centered in the soffit or a 3/4"
minimum wood brace. The brace spanning the
enclosure must be securely fastened to cabinets
on both sides.
Install four 1-1/2" drywall screws into the pilot
holes.