Gas appliances should have flexible connectors to reduce the risk of fire. Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to walls using earthquake appliance straps.

Refrigerators

Recommendation

Install angle brackets or pronged zee clips.

Supplies Required

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Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD

• 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

Installation

Angle Bracket Installation

1. 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.

2. Use a metal screw to attach bracket to the refrigerator.

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Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD

Pronged Zee Clip Installation

1. 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.