Attaching An Alternative Anti-Tip Device - Thermador T36IB Serie Instrucciones De Instalación

7. Attaching an alternative anti-tip
device
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the anti-tip-angles cannot be attached securely,
an alternative anti-tip device can be attached.
However, ensure that there is no play between the
appliance and the anti-tip device.
If possible, always screw the wooden beam to existing
studs on the rear panel of the cavity.
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Saw the wooden beam (cross section min. 3" x 4")
to the required length.
Length is equal to the width of the installation cavity!
– If the installation cavity is deeper than the
appliance, select a beam which has a larger cross
section or attach 2 beams.
– The beam must cover the appliance by
at least 2" (50.8 mm).
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Mark the installation height (lower edge of the beam) on
the rear panel of the cavity.
NOTE
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Select screws according to the thickness of the wooden
beam: length = min. 2.5 x beam thickness, diameter
#12 or #14.
Specify the number of screws according to the
cavity width, thereby ensuring that the beam can be
attached securely.
According to the subsurface:
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Locate wall studs near the rear panel of the cavity and
mark drill holes in the beam
or
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Fasten suitable dowel into the rear wall.
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Predrill the wooden beam.
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Attach the wooden beam to the rear panel of the cavity.
NOTE
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