The Seven Steps
Refrigerators
Refrigerators can injure you by moving, tipping over and/or spill all their contents, broken onto the floor.
Recommendations
#1 – Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to wall studs using earthquake appliance straps. Packages are available in large hardware stores.#2 – Another option is to install angle brackets or pronged zee clips. Read the “How To” below:
Supplies Required
- Angle bracket—4″ x 2″ x 1/8″
- Lag bolts—3/8″ diameter x 4″ (for wood)
- Expansion bolts—1/2″ diameter x 4″ (for concrete)
- Metal screws—No. 14
- Pronged zee clip
Wall Anchorage
Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD
Installation
Angle Bracket Installation
-
- Secure the angle bracket to a wood wall with a lag bolt for wood.
OR
-
- Secure to a concrete wall with an expansion bolt for concrete.
- Use a metal screw to attach bracket to the refrigerator.
Pronged Zee Clip Installation
- Align the angle of the clip with the leg of the refrigerator.
Note
- Place refrigerators and vending machines away from exits and hallways if possible.
- Enclose refrigerators in a confined space (if possible) to prevent the machine(s) from tipping over.
Caution
When anchoring to post-tensioned slab, locate and avoid reinforcing.