Installation Requirements - GE UCG1600L Technical Service Manual

Installation Requirements

Power Supply Requirements
The power supply cord and plug should be brought
to a separate 15 or 20 amp branch circuit single
grounded receptacle. The outlet box should be
located within reach of the 36 in. power cord.
This appliance must be supplied with 120 VAC, 60 Hz
and connected to an individual properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Clearance Requirements
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE FREE-STANDING. This
compactor is designed as a built-in appliance only.
Weight on the compactor drawer could cause the
compactor to tip and result in injury.
The compactor must be securely installed in
structure.
The compactor drawer should be able to be fully
opened to 23 inches (58.4 cm) for drawer removal.
Six inches (15.2 cm) is required on the right side of
the compactor for bag removal.
15-1/8"
24"
24" 15-1/8"
min
min min
min
34"
34"
to
to
35"
35"
Locate the outlet 18" min
Locate the outlet 18" min
from the floor, 3" min from
either side
either side
33-3/ 4 " 33-3/4"
min. to min. to
35" max.
35" max.
23"
23"
14-7/8" 14-7/ 8 "
– 9 –
Custom Panel Size Requirements
Models with a custom
door panel (UCG1680LII)
require a 3/4 in. thick
custom panel
29 5/16 inches high and
14 7/8 inches wide.
NOTE: Maximum panel
weight is 12 lbs.
Pub. No. 31-31582
includes complete panel
installation instructions
and a custom door panel
template.
3/4" Thick
3/4"
Custom
Thick
Panel
Custom
Panel
29-5/16"
29-5/16"
14-7/8"
14-7/8"