Installation - Haier HF50CW20W Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

PREPARING OF INSTALLATION
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Freezer Location
Your freezer should be conveniently located for day-to-day
use in a dry, well-ventilated room.
Do not install the freezer where the temperature will go
below 0°F (-18°C) or above 110°F (43°C), because it will not
maintain proper temperatures.
Level Freezer
Level the freezer from side to side and front to back so that
the lid will seal properly. Use shims to level the freezer if
necessary.
Clearances and Ventilation
Allow at least 2" (50.8 mm) clearance on both sides of the
freezer and 2" (50.8 mm) between the back of the freezer
and the wall. Leave room above the freezer to open the lid.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away
from freezer.
Do not cover the freezer with items such as blankets, sheets,
Lid Removal
CAUTION
LIFTING HAZARD
The lid is heavy. Use both hands to secure the lid before
lifting.
CAUTION
HINGE SPRING UNDER TENSION
If it is necessary to remove the lid, follow these steps:
1. Remove each upper hinge cover by grasping on the sides
and pulling upwards. Remove each lower hinge cover by
grasping on the sides and pulling down.
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Do not install the freezer in a location exposed to rain water
or direct sunlight.
Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
NOTE: It should not be necessary to remove the lid during
installation. If, for some reason, the hinges need adjustment,
see instructions below.
tablecloths, etc. This reduces air circulation.
2. Open the lid to the maximum position. (The hinges are
loosest at this position.)
3. Loosen, do not remove, the 4 screws from the lower part
of the hinge that are mounted to the cabinet.
Upper Hinge
Cover Hinge screws
to be loosened
Lower Hinge
Cover
4. Raise/lift the lid until the screws align with the larger
slotted openings in the bottom of the hinge. Each hinge is
still attached to the lid with 4 screws.
5. To reinstall lid follow steps in reverse. Tighten all hinge
screws but avoid over-tightening to prevent stripping.
Reinstall hinge covers.
Hinge screws to
be loosened
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