Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts - Dacor EF42DBSS Installation Instructions Manual

Tools and Parts

Tools needed:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
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Cordless drill
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Drill bits
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Two adjustable wrenches
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Phillips screwdriver
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Small level
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Appliance dolly
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Torx T27 screwdriver
¹¹⁄
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" nut driver
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³⁄ " and ¹⁄
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" open-end wrenches
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5
Allen wrench ( ")
32
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" and / " socket drivers
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Tape measure
Parts Needed:
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Six #8 x 3" (7.6 cm) wood screws (longer screws may be
needed)
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One or two 2" x 4" x 32" (5 cm x 10 cm x 81 cm) wood
board(s)
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IF Series Models: Make custom panels, or consult a
qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter to make the panels. See
"Installation Requirements" for more information.
EF Series Models: Comes with doors that have a stainless
steel finish and are shipped complete.
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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⁄
" (6.35 mm) compression fitting.
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† TORX is a registered trademark of Textron Innovations Inc.

Installation Requirements

Location Requirements
Your Dacor 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.
WARNING
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:
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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near
an oven, radiator, or other heat source.
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Do not install in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
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Floor must support the refrigerator weight, more than 600 lbs
(272 kg), door panels and contents of the refrigerator.
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Ceiling height must allow for side tipping radius. See
Radius.
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Location should permit doors to open fully. See
Dimensions.
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Location must permit top grille removal. See
Dimensions.
Opening Dimensions
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To avoid tipping during use, 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.
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
the top grille in order for the top grille to be removed.
1/2" (1.3 cm)
Door Swing
Opening
" (1.3 cm) must be maintained above
Tipping
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