Step 4: Installing The Anti-Tip Device - Thermador PRD304GHC Installation Manual

Step 4: Installing the Anti-Tip
Device
For all ranges, an anti-tip device must be installed as per
these instructions.
, WARNING:
RANGE TiPPiNG HAZARD"
All ranges can tip and injury can result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the
range, attach it to the floor by installing
the Anti-Tip Device supplied.
A risk of tip-over may exist if the
appliance is not installed in accordance
with these instructions. For all ranges an
anti-tip device must be installed.
A child or adult can tip the range and be
killed.
Do not operate the range without the anti-
tip device in place and engaged. Failure
to do so can result in death or serious
burns to children or adults.
If the range is pulled away from the wall for cleaning,
service or for any other reason, ensure that the Anti-Tip
Device is properly re-engaged when the range is pushed
back against the wall. In the event of abnormal usage
(such as a person standing, sitting, or leaning on an
open door), failure to take this precaution can result in
tipping of the range. Personal injury might result from
spilled hot liquids or from the range itself.
, WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD:
• Use extreme caution when drilling holes into the wall
or floor as there may be concealed electrical wires.
• Identify the electrical circuits that could be affected
by the installation of the Anti=Tip Device, then turn off
power to these circuits.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in
electrical shock or other personal injury.
ATTENTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE
• Contact a qualified installer or contractor to determine
the proper method for drilling holes through the wall or
floor material (such as ceramic tile, hardwood, etc.)
• Do not slide the range across an unprotected floor.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage to wall or floor coverings.
Tools Needed for Installation of Anti=Tip Device:
• Screwdriver, Phillips
• Drill, electric or hand
• Measuring tape or ruler
• 1/8" drill bit (wood or metal wall or floor)
• Pencil or other marker
• 3/16" carbide-tipped masonry drill bit (concrete or
concrete block wall or floor)
• 3/16" anchors, drywall or concrete, 4 each (not
required if mounting bracket is being attached to solid
wood or metal).
Thermador
service Part Qty Descript!on
NO'
415078 4 Screw, Phillips, #10 x 1½"
647936 1 Anti-Tip Bracket, Floor-
Mounted
important Installation information:
• The anti=tip bracket may be attached to a solid wood
cabinet having a minimum wall thickness of ¾"
(19 mm).
• The thickness of the wall or floor may require use of
longer screws, available at your local hardware store.
• In all cases, at least two (2) of the bracket mounting
screws must be fastened to solid wood or metal.
• Use appropriate anchors when fastening the mounting
bracket to any material other than hard-wood or metal.
Prepare holes at fastener locations as identified below:
• For walls wall studs or floors com osed of solid wood
or metal, drill 1/8" (3 mm) pilot holes.
• For walls or floors composed of dr wall sheet-rock or
other soft materials drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes to a
minimum depth of 1¾" (45 mm), then tap plastic
anchors into each of the holes using a hammer.
• For walls or floors composed of concrete or concrete
block, drill 3/16" (5 mm) holes to a minimum depth of
1¾" (45 mm), then tap concrete anchors into each of
the holes using a hammer.
• For walls or floors havinq ceramic tile coverin& drill
3/16" (5 mm) holes through the tile only, then drill into
the material behind the tile as indicated immediately
above.
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