Installation Guide

HESTAN RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION MANUAL
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PREPARING THE SPACE
If the unit is to be installed under
a countertop, it is recommended
that the countertop be supported by a structure other
than the unit itself to prevent damage to the unit.
unit is level with the surrounding
cardboard, or some other suitable material before
moving the unit into place. Failure to do this may
1). Make sure the space opening is correctly sized for
requirements:
CAUTION
CAUTION
24” Hestan Models
Height Depth Width
34-3/8” minimum,
35-1/2” maximum
24” 24”
installations to assure a full 90° opening. Allow 25” clearance
in front of unit for full door swing and shelf/drawer pull out for
all units.
2). Check that the following are level and square:
• Front and interior opening
•
• Countertop bottom front edge
To prevent possible damage to the
countertop, do not place heavy
objects on countertop directly over unit.
INS
TALLING THE UNIT
1). Plug the unit into the 15 amp grounded electrical
outlet located within the installation opening. With power
applied to the unit, check that the lighting and cooling
outlet at the circuit breaker.
2). With all surfaces in the installation opening square and
level, refer to Figure 2 on page 7 and perform the following
steps to level the unit:
•
the bottom of the front edge of the countertop.
•
the rear corners.
• Adjust the unit legs so these two measurements are
equal. Using an adjustable wrench or pliers, turn legs
clockwise to lower the unit or counterclockwise to raise it.
NOTE: Legs should not extend more than 3/4” from the bottom
of the unit.
3). Slide the unit into position in the opening. Make sure
the rear leveling legs slide under the ant-tip brackets. Push
the unit into the opening until the bottom front edge of
rear legs are tight against the anti-tip brackets.
with the surrounding cabinetry. Adjust the front legs to
support the countertop at the shimmed height. Using
an adjustable wrench or pliers, turn the legs clockwise to
lower the unit or counterclockwise to raise it. Countertop
should be resting on top of the unit.
NOTE: Countertop should be resting evenly on entire top of the
unit. Shim if necessary to prevent damage to the countertop.
CAUTION
Make sure the floor under the
finished floor. Protect a finished floor with plywood
result in damage to the floor.
the unit. See chart below for finished rough opening
Installation opening and floor surface
NOTE: The floor under the unit must be at the same level as
surrounding finished floor.
functions operate properly. Turn off the power to the wall
At the front of the opening, measure from the floor to
Measure from the floor surface to the top of the unit at
the unit is flush with the surrounding cabinetry, or until the
4). Shim the front of the unit so the front face is flush
open a minimum of 90°. Use a minimum 3” filler in corner
NOTE: For a cabinet door to open properly, the door must