Fisher and Paykel RDV3-304-N Installation Guide - Page 20
Installing the anti-tip bracket
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INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET WARNING! To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, it must be secured by properly installed anti-tip device packed with the appliance. • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Install the anti-tip device to the structure by fastening the supplied bracket to the floor and wall following the instructions for installing the anti-tip device. • Engage the anti-tip device. • Re-engage the anti-tip device if the range is moved. All ranges must have an anti-tip device correctly installed as per the following instructions. If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure that the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open oven door. Instructions are provided for wood and concrete floors. Any other type of construction may require special installation techniques as deemed necessary to provide adequate fastening of the Anti-tip bracket to the floor and wall. The use of this bracket does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed. Wood substrate 1 Place the bracket against the back wall, into the right rear corner where the range is to be located. Leave a 1/2" (13mm) gap between the wall (or side of range) and the bracket, as shown. 2 Drill 1/8" diameter pilot holes in the center of the two small holes. A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available. 3 Fasten the bracket securely to the floor and wall. Concrete or cement substrate 1 Locate the bracket as shown. 2 Using the bracket as a template, drill (x2) 5/16" diameter pilot holes in the center of the larger holes to a depth of at least 1 3/4". 3 Place the sleeve anchors into the holes and use a hammer to tap them all the way in. 4 Tighten the nuts on the sleeve anchors to fasten the bracket securely to the floor. Once installed Check for proper installation of the range and Anti-tip bracket by grasping the back of the range and carefully attempting to tilt it forward. Locating the bracket Wood Concrete 1/2" (13mm) Securing the range Right rear foot slides under bracket 20