Attach Side Trim Brackets - Method A or B

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Attach Side Trim Brackets – [A] Flexible Spring Clip Method

Before installing your refrigerator, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are correct for your refrigerator following the ‘Product and cavity dimensions’ sections.

Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket and discard.

Repeat for all side trim brackets.

For 2032mm cavity installation only

Measure 102mm from the top, shorter side trim and carefully cut using a fine tooth hacksaw to a length of 1930mm. Refer to (A) for orientation of side trim.

Ensure cut is straight and square as this is an exposed surface. Also ensure the plastic part does not bend as this can cause visual stress marks.

Repeat this process for the remaining side trim.

Position 3 side trim brackets onto each side trim.

measure from the top of the trim, with the shorter lip at the bottom. (Refer to (B) for 2032mm and 2134mm bracket locations and trim orientation).

Each bracket has two engagement points for the side trim to locate. Ensure the trim is engaged in both points (C).

Repeat this process for the remaining side trim.

Insert the spring clip into the gap between the side trim and side trim bracket, orientation as shown in figures (D) and (E).

Ensure spring clip is correctly oriented with the open loop facing the side trim lip.

Repeat this process for the remaining side trim

Open refrigerator doors. Place the assembled side trim with brackets and spring clips against the alcove side wall with the shorter lip facing the bottom (F).

Ensure the side trim is positioned as high as it will go.

Push the side trim at each bracket location until there are no visible gaps between the trim and cabinetry (G).

Repeat this process for the remaining side trim.

Attach Side Trim Brackets – [B] Fixed Screw Method

If method [A] Flexible spring clip method, has resulted in poor fitment of side trims due to cabinet being out of spec, use method [B] Fixed screw method.

Before installing your refrigerator, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are correct for your refrigerator following the ‘Product and cavity dimensions’ sections.

Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket and discard.

Repeat for all side trim brackets.

For 2032mm cavity installation only

Measure 102mm from the top, shorter side trim and carefully cut using a fine tooth hacksaw to a length of 1930mm. Refer to (A) for orientation of side trim.

Ensure cut is straight and square as this is an exposed surface. Also ensure the plastic part does not bend as this can cause visual stress marks.

Repeat this process for the remaining side trim.

Position three side trim brackets on each side (refer to (B) for bracket locations). Open the refrigerator door. Measure 50mm from the front of refrigerator (from behind the door), to the front of the alcove and accurately mark a vertical line (C).

Align the bracket edge with the marked line and using screws x2 (#8x16 mush washer) fix the bracket to the cabinetry x3.

Repeat on the opposite side.

Inaccurate positioning of bracket can result in inability to fit side trim or gaps between side trim and refrigerator

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Top view of side trim engaged correctly in side trim bracket

Place the side trim against the alcove side wall with the shorter lip facing the bottom (D). Ensure the side trim is positioned as high as it will go.

Engage the side trim with the brackets by pushing the trim inwards at the locations of the top and middle side trim brackets. Once the trim has engaged with top and middle brackets, then push and engage the side trim at the location of the bottom bracket (E).

Ensure there are no visual gaps between the product and side trims.

Each bracket has two engagement points for the trim to locate. Ensure the trim is engaged at both points (F).

Repeat this process for the remaining side trim.

Correct visual gaps by loosening side trim screws and moving trim within clearance. If further adjustment is required, relocate brackets to desired position.