Cabinetry; Ventilation; Electrical Connection; Water Connection (Where Applicable) - Bertazzoni REF18FCBIPRV Installation Manual

2. BEFORE INSTALLATION

2.2 Cabinetry

Make sure that the cabinetry inside which you will
install the appliance has been securely mounted in
your kitchen.
Your cabinet must be properly secured to the
floor and to the wall using appropriate mounting
hardware.
For the best installation, clearances between the
cabinet and the appliance must be in compliance
with the measurements specified in the installation
instructions.
The side walls must be free of obstructions and
their surfaces must be flat. The minimum thickness
of the side walls must be 5/8" (16 mm).
The minimum thickness of the door panels to be
attached to the appliance must be ¾" (19 mm).
CAUTION:
There is a stainless steel door and stainless
kickplate option. Please consult your
Authorized Service Provider.

2.3 Ventilation

Ventilation openings where the air enters and exits
the unit must never be obstructed. The user is
responsible for periodically cleaning off the dust
and debris that can accumulate on the grill over
time.

2.4 Electrical Connection

> Never use an extension cord.
> The electrical outlet must be grounded and
checked by an authorized technician.
> The positioning of the electrical wiring must
comply with the measurements specified in the
manual.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electrical grounding is necessary. This
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
plug to protect you against possible electric
shocks.
• Do not remove the round grounding prong
from the plug.
• Do not use two-prong grounding adapters.
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• Do not use an extension cord to supply
power to the product.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the grounding cable to the
gas line. Please have the grounding checked
by a qualified electrician if you are not sure
about the grounding of the appliance. Do
not install a fuse on the neutral line or on
the grounding circuit.
WARNING:
Please wait for 3-6 hour before connecting
the appliance to the power supply, in order
to protect it against possible damage. This
will allow the balance of the refrigerant and
the lubricants in the system to be restored.

2.5 Water Connection (where applicable)

> Water supply pressure must be within the range
specified in the manual.
> The location of the water line connection must
comply with the area measurements specified in
the manual.
Note:
A bypass plug is recommended for the
water filtering system if a reverse osmosis
system is used.

2.6 Tool List

The tools to be used when installing the product
are as follows:
Cordless drill
Safety goggles
½" wrench
Hammer