Installation Instructions; Checking The Installation Cavity; Transport Of The Appliance - Thermador T18BF Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installation instructions

The following installation instructions describe the installation
steps for various appliance types:
– Refrigerator units
– Freezer units
– Freezer units with ice maker
– Freezer units with ice-water dispenser
– Wine storage units
Therefore the diagrams may not be a true representation of
your appliance.
Particular reference is made to special installation steps for
individual appliance types.
1.

Checking the installation cavity

CAUTION
To ensure a safe, trouble-free installation and an
optimum overall view of the subsequent furniture front,
thoroughly check that the installation cavity complies
with the installation requirements.
Before starting the installation, check that the installation
cavity complies with all requirements for a safe and trouble-
free installation.
Check the base.
Follow the instructions in the section on "Installation
location" on page 7.
Check the dimensions of the cavity.
Check that the cavity is square.
Check location of the socket.
Also follow the instructions in the section on
"Connecting the power" on page 8 and in the section on
"Installation dimensions" on page 9.
Check location of the water connection (only for
appliances with ice maker).
Also follow the instructions in the section on
"Connecting the water" on page 8.
Check attachment of the adjacent furniture/fixtures. All
furniture parts in the vicinity of the appliance must be
connected securely to the wall.
Check that adjacent furniture/fixtures do not collide
(door opening angle)."
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2.

Transport of the appliance

CAUTION
The appliance is very heavy. Be careful, otherwise
people who are helping may be injured or the
appliance may be damaged.
Transport the appliance to a suitable installation location
with suitable means of transportation (trolley, lifting truck
or hand-driven truck).
Secure the appliance during transportation to prevent it
from overturning.
The appliance is 84" (2134 mm) tall. If the appliance cannot
be transported in an upright position due to the structural
conditions, the appliance can be transported horizontally.
When erecting the appliance, observe the required minimum
height at the installation location according to the following
table:
Erection via appliance rear
Minimum height
86" / 2185 mm
CAUTION
Always place the means of transport centrally on the
rear side of the appliance. Never push it in from the
front or from the side under the appliance.
Risk of damage to the appliance!
Erection via appliance
side panel
Do not erect the
appliance via the side
panels!