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BarbandBob · 07-14-2015, 05:23 PM

Am having trouble finding safe locations to install fasteners in box to brace fridg. Any ideas on how to get this information? Really would appreciate some help. Thanks.

BVThunder · 07-14-2015, 06:25 PM

I found some holes in the bottom frame/pan around the compressor near the back. I put some lag screws through some existing holes into the slide floor. I did make an error and screwed the bolts down too tight. Since the slide has to ride up and over the threshold, the refrigerator has to rock a bit. My original bolt tension caused the slide to shudder when going in and out. I backed off the bolts some slack to rock back and forth. Everything works great now. Can post some pics if it will help you and it quits raining.

BarbandBob · 07-14-2015, 07:26 PM

Thanks. Am interested in installing fasteners into the fridg box @ top rear corners or perhaps in top rear next to the electrical cover. Any suggestions.

1ciderdog · 07-15-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BarbandBob

Thanks. Am interested in installing fasteners into the fridg box @ top rear corners or perhaps in top rear next to the electrical cover. Any suggestions.

My old Norcold had straps at the top accessible through the roof vent. I used the same straps to hold the top of the 197 I installed. A refrigeration tech suggested I drill a small hole just barely through the top of the new refrigerator where I thought the strap should attach. To then take a ice pick or similar item and probe the opening to determine there were no wires, etc. and if not use screws to attach the straps. This worked for me. I also used existing holes in the bottom frame to attach the base with short lag bolts.