Frigidaire DUOTRIMKIT User manual

DUOTRIMKIT Installation Instructions
Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning to install the trim kit.
Tool List: Have these on-hand before starting installation.
Phillips Screwdriver Tape (duct or masking)
Shims - Wooden or Plastic Carpenter’s Level
Tape Measure (min. 7’ length) Drill & 1/8” bit
Safety Glasses
Before you begin:
•Be careful when unpacking components. Do not use sharp objects when removing packaging material.
This may scratch the surface of trim components.
•Make sure that your rough opening is 66" wide by 75" tall (from top of flooring) by at least 25-1/4" deep
from the cabinet’s front face. Outside dimensions of the installed kit are 66-3/4" wide by 75-1/4" high.
•Make sure there is a large, clear area of floor (approx. 12’ by 7’) to assemble the trim kit. Place a drop
cloth over the floor to prevent scratching of the trim kit and/or floor.
•Use extreme care when handling the metal trim pieces. Corners are very sharp and easily damaged if
dropped.
Always wear Safety Glasses when working with power tools and sharp objects.
You should have received the following items with your collar kit option:
Item Part # Qnty
A Top Trim 297032600 1
B Left Hand Side Trim 297032701 1
C Right Hand Side Trim 297032700 1
D Small Grille 297032900 1
E Large Grille 297032800 1
F Toe Grille 297034500 1
G Center Strip 297034800 1
Plastic bag contains the following:
H Corner Brackets “L” shaped 297034600 2
I Set Screws (for corner brackets) 297034700 4
J Hinge Covers (silver plated) 216809002 2
K Phillips Head Screws - #8 x ¾” 050149 7
L Allen Head Wrench 1006 1
PN: 297038100

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1. Lay the parts out on a cleared area face down. See Figure 1.
2. Slide large grille (E) and small grille (D) together. See Figure 2. Make sure ends are flush
then tape together to prevent parts from sliding.
3. Slide grille assembly into top trim(A). See Figure 3. Tape together to prevent parts from
sliding.
E
D
A

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4. Attach brackets (H) to the angled end of each side trim (B and
C).Gently secure brackets to side trim by tightening set screws (I),
only until snug to avoid dimpling the extrusion face. See Figure 4.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
5. Join each side trim (B and C) to the top trim (A). Make sure the
ends of the Grille Assembly are captured in the channel of each
side trim, then tape in place. Gently secure brackets (H) to top
trim (A) by tightening set screws (I), only until snug to avoid
dimpling the trim face. See Figure 5.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
H
B
I
Installing Trim & Grille Assembly Into Cabinetry
1. First, place protective covering where side trim will contact the floor near rough opening. Then, stand up
the grille and frame assembly and center in rough opening. See Figure 6. You may need to use several
pieces of tape at the top corners and top center to temporarily hold the assembly in place.

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2. Making sure the frame is flush up against the front surface of
cabinetry, carefully run one mounting screw (K) through the center
hole of the top trim (A) and into the cabinetry. Do not tighten at this
time.
NOTE: Some cabinet substrates may require pre-drilling holes
using a 1/8” diameter drill bit.
Figure 7
Shims
3/4" Mounting Screw (K)
Install Side Trim flush
with cabinetry
Min. 3/4" Cabinet
Side Panel
Back side
of Trim
Figure 7A
(taken from inside
the rough opening;
backside of grille showing)
3. Level the top of the trim frame using a carpenter’s
level. See Figure 8. Shim as necessary. (Shims not
included.) See Figures 7 and 7A.Next, secure both
ends of top trim (A) to cabinetry using two 3/4” `
mounting screws (K) through the holes at each end.
Make sure all three screws are snug across the top.
Figure 8
Level
Top
4. Using a carpenter’s level, check that each side is
vertical. Shim as necessary. Next, secure top and
bottom of each side trim to cabinetry using two 3/4”
mounting screws (K). See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Level
Side
Level
Side
Positioning Refrigerator and Freezer
1. Each unit should have four leg levelers installed (one at each corner). If necessary, lay each unit down
on its back in order to install the two rear leg levelers included inside each unit.
Leg Leveler Adjustments:
a. One full turn of all four leg levelers will raise door 5/32”.
b. One full turn of both front leg levelers will raise door 3/16” and tilt top of door back 7/16”.
c. One full turn of both rear leg levelers will lower door 1/32” and tilt top of door forward 7/16”.
d. One full turn of both side leg levelers will raise door 3/16” and tilt top of door 3/8”.
2. Position the two units in front of the trimmed opening (Freezer on the left, Refrigerator on the right).

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3. Remove the black plastic top hinge covers and
replace with the silver hinge covers (J).
4. Remove toe grille panels at bottom of each unit.
Save the four screws as they will be used later in
the installation.
5. Place a carpenter’s level across the top of the door.
Using a tape measure, adjust leveling feet so that
each door is level and to a height of 65-5/16”
across top front edge of door. See Figure 10.
6. Place a carpenter’s level vertically on the front of the
door and level so that front surface of door is vertical.
Re-check to make sure top front edge of door is still
at a height of 65-5/16”. Adjust as necessary. See
Figure 11.
7. Slide units into place one at a time. Recheck level for
each unit. Connect the ice maker water line (if so
equipped) and plug power cords into their
receptacles prior to pushing unit fully into place. If
your receptacle is not centered in the space, make
sure to slide the unit on the side opposite the
receptacle into place first.
8. Recheck the level of each unit. Depending of the flatness of your floor, you may need to remove each
unit and readjust several times before achieving an acceptable state of levelness and alignment. Allow
3/8” gap between units for center trim (G). See Figure 13.
9. Attach metal toe grille (F) using the four screws saved during removal of the plastic grille panels in Step
4. It may help to open doors of both units to aid alignment of screws. Run screws through the left-most
and right-most grille holes and tighten until slightly snug. Next, install two inner screws but do not fully
tighten. Adjust so the top of toe grille is parallel with the bottom of both doors and then tighten all four
screws. See Figure 12.
10. Install the magnetic center trim piece (G) in the gap between both units. See Figure 13. Trim piece
should be flush with tops of units and fit snugly on top of toe grille.
Figure 10
Level
Top o f
Door
Level
Top o f
Door
Figure 11
Level
Front of
Door
Figure 13
Center
Trim
Figure 12
Care & Cleaning of Your Trim Kit
The trim and grille kit surfaces are best cleaned with a cotton cloth dampened with a mixture of water and
mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleansers as they will mar the surface of the metal components.