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Installation of Appliance
For$best$performance$at$high$ambient$temperatures,$there$must$be$free$air$
circulation$over$the$cooling$unit$at$the$rear$of$the$refrigerator.$$
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Ensure$that$there$is$a$free$air$space$above$the$refrigerator$and$that$the$flue$
(chimney)$on$top$of$the$cabinet$is$not$covered$in$any$way.$Do$not$place$the$
refrigerator$in$a$space$where$air$circulation$is$restricted.$Follow$“clearance”$
instructions.$
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This$free-standing$refrigerator$requires$accessibility$to$the$back$for$servicing$
the$gas$equipment,$which$can$be$obtained$by$using$a$certified$Flexible$Metal$
Connector$to$allow$the$refrigerator$to$be$withdrawn$without$disrupting$the$
gas$supply.$$“Where$a$flexible$metal$connector$is$used,$it$must$comply$with$
local$authorities$and$in$Canada$with$the$provisions$of$the$current$Standard$
CAN$1-6.10,$Metal$Connectors$for$Gas$Appliances”.$$However,$if$the$Local$
Authorities$require$a$rigid$gas$supply$connector,$the$refrigerator$should$be$
located$with$sufficient$space$at$the$back$for$servicing$or,$if$located$against$a$
wall$a$removable$panel$of$a$minimum$size$of$16”$x$20”$should$be$provided$in$
the$wall$to$allow$access$to$the$rear$of$the$refrigerator.$.$If$you$purchased$a$CM$
(CO$Monitor$model)$you$must$follow$instructions$in$Section$6$-$5.0$onward.$
Heat Shield
The$heat$shield$must$be$installed$before$operating$
the$appliance.$This$is$a$CSA$requirement.$$
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Un-wrap$the$heat$shield$(located$inside$the$box$
along$with$the$appliance).$Mount$heat$shield$with$
the$screws$(supplied)$to$left$side$of$the$fridge.$See$
diagram.$$
Chapter
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Heat$Shield$
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Clearances
Minimum$clearances$to$combustible$materials$are:$
Top$–$10”$
Sides$–$2”$
Rear$–$1”$with$left$hand$side$rear$shield$mounted$
as$shown$in$Figures.$1,$2$&$3.$
Note:&DO&NOT&install&the&appliance&directly&on&carpeting.&Carpeting& m ust&be&
removed&or&protected&by&a&metal&or&wood&panel&beneath&the&appliance,&
which&extends&at&least&the&full&width&and&depth&of&the&appliance."
• Fig#1$-$This$is$ideal$as$both$top$and$sides$are$open$$$
• Fig#2$–$During$hot/humid$weather$this$confined$area$will$become$very$
warm.$To$reduce$heat$build-up,$we$recom mend$providing$an$area$for$two$
air$vents$to$circulate$the$air.$One$placed$6”$off$the$floor$and$the$other$at$or$
above$the$appliance$top.$Cold$air$return$vents$with$adjustable$louvers,$
work$very$well.$This$will$allow$hot$air$to$evacuate$the$area$and$assist$in$air$
flow$across$the$fins$(similar$to$air$passing$across$a$radiator)$–$See&Fig&
• Fig#3$–$If$this$is$your$opening$you$only$need$to$stay$the$diagramed$distance$
from$the$wall$and$ceiling.$There$is$no$need$for$additional$venting.$
Air Flow - to release heat trap
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Gas Connection
Hook-up$t o$the$gas$supply$line:$3/8”$SAE$(UNF$5/8”$-$18)$male$flare$connection.$A$
backup$wrench$must$be$used$when$tightening$gas$supply$fitt ing.$$All$completed$
connections$should$be$checked$for$leaks$with$a$non-corrosive$leak$detector$and/or$
soap$and$water$for$a$bubble$check.$
WARNING& –&DO&NOT&US E& F LAME &T O& CHECK& FOR& GAS& LEAK S$
The$gas$supply$system$must$incorporate$a$pressure$regulator$to$maintain$a$supply $
pressure$of$not$more$than$12”$water$column$and$no$less$than$11”$water$column.$
(Max$setting)$$
Make$sure$the$refrigerator$and$any$other$high$BTU$appliances$on$your$line$are$
turned$on$when$checking$the$gas$pressure.$The$appliance$and$its$individual$shut-
off$valve$must$be$disconnected$from$the$gas$supply$piping$system$during$any$
pressure$testing$of$that$system$at$pressures$in$exc ess$of$½”$psig.$
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In$case$detailed$instructions$on$the$installation$and$connection$of$the$gas$supply$
are$required,$contact$your$dealer$or$distributor.$
Leveling
Ensure$the$fridge$is$level$by$using$a$ 2ft$level.$This$is$ accomplished$ by$adjusting$ the$feet$ at$
the$front,$undern eath $the $fridge.$
