GE PSB48YSXSS Use and Care Manual - Page 34

Installation Instructions 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM SKIP THIS STEP WHEN NOT USING AN RO SYSTEM NOTE: If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water System, use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes. Master Power Switch Water Filter 4A ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS SKIP THIS STEP WHEN USING ANTI-TIP BRACKETS All GE Profile™ 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. 3/4" Min. Rotate Counterclockwise To Remove • Open the top grille to view the filtration cartridge. Rotate the filtration cartridge counterclockwise until removed. • Insert filter bypass plug. Rotate the filter bypass plug clockwise until tightly secured in place. 3 INSTALL SIDE PANELS SKIP THIS STEP WHEN NOT USING SIDE PANELS If you are using 1/4″ side panels, they should be inserted into the case trim. Fasten the panels to the refrigerator with the 3M Dual Lock adhesive strips before setting refrigerator in place. 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS WARNING: ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS 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 36" brackets provided, using #12 or #14 wood screws. • Secure the brackets with wood block to the back wall so that it is 82″ (or the rear Wood Screws Mounted into Vertical Wood Studs Positioned Anti-Tip Bracket Wall Stud (Behind Drywall) installation height) from the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood screws. • Screws must penetrate at least 1″ into vertical wall studs. Top Case Trim Side View Top Case Trim Install (4) 1-1/2" Drywall Screws Through Trim and Into Soffit or 3/4" Min. Wood Brace • Adjust height of refrigerator to match installation cutout opening 83-1/2″ to 84-1/2″. The refrigerator must be level and plumb with 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 soffit. 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. 34