Step 3: Unpacking, Moving And Placing The Range; Unpacking The Range - Thermador PRD305PH Manual De Instalación

When using a receptacle it may be necessary to recess the
receptacle's housing into the rear wall. Refer to Local
Electrical Code to determine the minimum volume for all
electrical / junction boxes. Follow all local electrical
codes.
Mount the receptacle securely to a wall stud, then seal around the receptacle's housing.
Step 3: Unpacking and Moving
the Range
CAUTION
DO NOT lift the range by the oven door's
handle, as this may damage the door hinges
and cause the door to fit incorrectly.
DO NOT lift the appliance by the range's
control panel.
The unit is heavy and should be handled
accordingly. Proper safety equipment such as
gloves and adequate manpower of at least
two people must be used in moving the range
to avoid injury and to avoid damage to the
unit or the floor.
Rings, watches, and any other loose items
that may damage the unit or otherwise might
become entangled with the unit should be
removed.
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use
caution when reaching behind or under
appliance.
DO NOT use a hand truck or appliance dolly
on the back or front of the unit. Handle from
the side only.

Unpacking the Range

Shipping Weight
Weight without packing materials
1. Remove the outer carton and packing materials from
the shipping pallet but leave the protective film over
brushed-metal surfaces, to protect finish from
scratches, until the range is installed in its final
position.
English 9
374 lbs (170 kg)
302 lbs (137 kg)
Table 1: Range Weight
2. It is recommended that the grates, burner caps and
oven racks be removed to facilitate handling. If desired,
the oven doors may also be removed (see "Step 8:
Door Removal and Adjustment" on page 19).
Moving the Range
Due to the weight, a furniture dolly with soft wheels or an
air lift should be used to move this unit. The weight must be
supported uniformly across the bottom.
NOTE: Step 4 through Step 8 must be completed before
the range is placed in its final position. For proper
performance, the range must be level. See "Step 9: Placing
and Leveling the Range" on page 20 for leveling
instructions.
Removing the Pallet Bolts
1. To remove the (4) pallet bolts in the front and in the
back, use a 7/16'' wrench or ratchet and socket to
remove the pallet bolt from the bottom of the pallet.
Discard the wood packing block inserts.
Figure 6: Removal of Shipping Bolts
2. Lift range and remove it from the pallet. Use additional
help as required to remove from pallet.
3. Transport the range by dolly close to its final location.
Unit should not be dollied from the front.
4. The range can then be tipped back and supported on
the rear legs while the dolly is carefully removed. THE
FLOOR UNDER THE LEGS SHOULD BE
PROTECTED BEFORE PUSHING THE UNIT INTO
POSITION.