GE GYE22HSKSS Use and Care Manual - Page 33

Installation Instructions WARNING Tip Over Hazard. Anti-Tip Floor Bracket PYE, CYE, GYE, DYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE Models Only TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Built-in style models (model PYE, CYE, GYE, DYE, PWE, CWE, and ZWE) are top heavy, especially with any doors open. These models must be secured with the anti-tip floor bracket to prevent tipping forward, which could result in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire installation instructions for installing the anti-tip floor bracket packed with your refrigerator. NOTE: If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: www.GEAppliances.com. (In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.) MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED (not included) 1/8" (3 mm) Drill Bit and Electric or Hand Drill Pencil Tape measure 5/16" (8 mm) Nut Driver AT-2 LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP FLOOR BRACKET A Place the anti-tip floor bracket locator template (included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up against the rear wall, within W, and in line with the desired location of the RH side of the refrigerator (see Figure 1). Figure 1 - Installation Overview Floor - Concrete (2 Holes) Floor - Wood (2 Holes) 2 Wall Holes Floor Bracket to Install RH Holes 15 ¼" Lag Bolts 1/4" (6 mm) x 1-1/2" (38 mm) Anchor Sleeves 1/2" (12 mm) OD Drill Bit Appropriate for Anchors For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on CONCRETE Floors Only AT-1 MEASURE CABINET OPENING AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR WIDTH Measure width of cabinet opening where refrigerator will be placed, W. Be sure to account for any countertop overhang, baseboard thickness and any clearance desired. Width, W, should not be less than 36". The refrigerator will be placed approximately in the middle of this opening. Rear Wall W REFRIGERATOR Baseboard Thickness or Countertop Overhang (Whichever Is Larger) Plus Any Desired Clearance Base Bracket on the Refrigerator RH Side of Refrigerator Rear RH Corner of Cabinet Wall Locator Template Sheet B Place the anti-tip floor bracket onto the locator template with its RH floor holes lined up with the floor holes indicated on the template sheet, approximately 15 ¼" from the edge of the sheet or the RH side of the refrigerator. C Hold down in position and use the anti-tip floor bracket as a template for marking the holes based upon your configuration and type of construction as shown in Step 3. Mark the hole locations with a pencil, nail or awl. NOTE: • It is REQUIRED to use at least 2 screws to mount the floor bracket (one on each side of the anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into either the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates all the acceptable mounting configurations for screws. Identify the screw holes on the anti-tip floor bracket for your configuration. Front RH Side 33