Step 6, Install Anti-Tip Brackets - GE ZISS480DXBSS Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
[STEP 3] (continued)
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line
of water.
, Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
The shut-off valve should be located where it will be
easily accessible.
, Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing into a
bucket. Shut off the water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle
type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Hassachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CHR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts,
Consult with your licensed plumber.
[STEP 4 1 INSTALLATION WITH
HOUSEHOLD WATER
FILTRATION SYSTEM
Skip this step if you do not have a household water
filtration system
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from
any household water filtration system, the filter
cartridge should be removed. For better ice and water
performance, remove the filter and install the filter bypass
plug,
Rotate Clockwise To Filter Bypass
Remove Plug
[STEP 5 INSTALL SIDE PANELS
Skip this step when not using side panels.
If you are using 1/4" side panels, they should
be inserted into the case trim. Fasten the panels
to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop
fastener strips before setting the refrigerator in place.
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ISTEP 6 1 INSTALLANTI-TIPBRACKETS
WARNING: ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS
The refrigerator is top-heavy and must be secured
to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.
ATTENTION:
PRECAUTIONS CONTRE
LES BASCULEMENTS
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, Cut a 2" x 4" block, 35" long and secure the block
to the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14
wood screws,
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Installation Mounting-
Height Bracket
From Floor
Screws Mounted into M
Vertical Wall Studs
, Secure the bracket with wood block to the buck wall
so that it is 84" (or your installation height) from
the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood screws.
See the illustration,
Brackets I
Required
Brackets
Not Required
Beneath a
Soffit
SideView
, The screws must penetrate at least one inch
into the vertical wall studs.
Connect power cord:
, Before pushing the refrigerator into the opening, plug
the power cord into the receptacle. Open the grille
panel and reach into the opening at the back to grasp
the power cord. Pull the power cord into the opening
as you push the refrigerator back.
, Gently push refrigerator into the opening with hands
against front corners.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When the refrigerator is installed under a soffit
or if there is not enough height for this method of security, brackets
cannot be used. Proceedto step 7 to levelthe refrigerator and then to
step 9 to secure refrigerator to cabinets. See step 8 if you have metal
wall studs.The refrigerator mustbe securedto prevent tipping.