Dacor EF48DBSS Installation Instructions - Page 5

Installation Requirements Tools and Parts Tools needed: Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. ƒƒ Cordless drill ƒƒ Drill bits ƒƒ Two adjustable wrenches ƒƒ Phillips screwdriver ƒƒ Small level ƒƒ Appliance dolly ƒƒ Torx ®† T27 screwdriver ƒƒ ¹¹⁄32" nut driver ƒƒ ³⁄8" and ¹⁄2" open-end wrenches ƒƒ Hex key (5⁄32 4" and 5/16" socket drivers ƒƒ Tape measure Parts Needed: ƒƒ Six #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be needed) ƒƒ One or two 2" x 4" x 32" (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm x 81.3 cm) wood board(s) ƒƒ Minimum 7 ft (2.1 m) flexible codes approved water supply line. ƒƒ EF series models: Dacor handle kit. ƒƒ IF series models: Consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See Installation Requirements for more information. Location Requirements Your Dacor 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. 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. IMPORTANT: ƒƒ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ƒƒ It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source. ƒƒ Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C). ƒƒ Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator. ƒƒ Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See Tipping Radius. ƒƒ Location should permit doors to open fully. See Door Swing Dimensions. ƒƒ Location must permit top grille removal. See Opening Dimensions. Opening Dimensions ƒƒ 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 the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to the rear wall studs 80" to 90" (203.2 cm to 228.6 cm) above the floor. See Install Anti-Tip Boards for more information. NOTE: A clearance of ¹⁄2" (1.3 cm) must be maintained above the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed. 1/2" (1.3 cm) † Torx ® is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners Inc. 3