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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts IMPORTANT: ■ Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner. ■ Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference. Save these Installation Instructions for the local electrical inspector's use. Tools Needed Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ■ Cordless drill ■ Drill bits ■ Adjustable wrenches (2) ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Small level ■ Appliance dolly ■ Torx®†T27 screwdriver nut driver and ¹⁄₂" open-end wrenches hex key and socket drivers ■ Tape measure ■ Utility knife Parts Needed ■ #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be needed) (6) ■ 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood board(s) (1 or 2) ■ Make custom panels or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. Overlay Series: Make custom panels, or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See "Overlay Series Custom Panels and Handle Kits" for more information. Stainless is shipped complete. ■ 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 The 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. ■ It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. ■ Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C). ■ Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator. ■ Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See "Tipping Radius." ■ Location should permit door to open fully. See "Door Swing Dimensions." ■ Location must permit top grille removal. See "Opening Dimensions." Opening Dimensions ■ 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 anti-tip boards are needed, they must be installed to the rear wall studs so that the bottom of the anti-tip board is 84" (213.4 cm) from the floor. See "Install Anti-Tip Boards" for more information. NOTES: ■ A clearance of ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) must be maintained above the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed. ■ Do not remove the foam gasket on top of the compressor cover unless removal is necessary to fit the unit under a soffit. Removal of the gasket will cause loss in cooling efficiency. ■ If installing under a solid soffit, after installation raise the leveling legs so that the gasket is pressed snugly against the soffit. A B ¹⁄₂" (1,3 cm) 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. A. Gasket B. Compressor cover ■ A grounded 3 prong electrical outlet should be located within a specified number of inches from the right-hand side cabinets or end panel. See the chart following the graphic for the number of inches required for your model. For more information, see "Electrical Requirements." IMPORTANT: ■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. †®TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC 5