Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts - KitchenAid KSSP36QMS02 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
Hand drill or electric drill
(properly grounded)
Drill bits
Two adjustable wrenches
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Small level
•
Appliance dolly
PARTS NEEDED:
• Torx_tT27 screwdriver
• 11/32" nut driver
• %" and 1/2"open-end
wrenches
• %2" Allen wrench
• 1/4"and %6" socket drivers
• Tape measure
Six #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be needed)
One or two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood board(s)
Order factory panels, 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
"Installation Requirements" for more information.
Architect _ and Pro Line ® Series are 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.
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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.
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:
• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• 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 Ibs (272 kg), door panels and contents of the
refrigerator.
• Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See
"Tipping Radius."
• Location should permit doors to open fully. See "Door
Swing Dimensions."
• Location must permit top grille removal. See "Opening
Dimensions."
Opening Dimensions
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 to
prevent tipping during use.
If the anti-tip boards are needed, they must be attached to
the rear wall studs 80" to 90" (203 cm to 229 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.
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