Day 2 (Post 4 of 4) It Fits--Almost Perfectly!
At the top there is (literally) just enough room for the refrigerator to install with the hinges installed.
This is the top right side of the refrigerator.
Top left of the refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator hits the refrigerator electrical outlet. If you go back and look at the earlier pictures you'll see the refrigerator outlet faces INTO the cabinet space. (It's OK that the frig is hitting the outlet--I know if is not rubbing against the propane line.)
Nuisances and Other Notes
Those feet on the refrigerator sure make it harder to move around as they stick out. Manageable--just a nuisance.
Scraping all the black sealant off all the surfaces was time-consuming. A combination of finger rubbing, scraping with the plastic panel tool, and a lot of patience got most of it off without damaging the paneling.
There are staples that stick out of the wood on the left side of the cabinet. I grabbed each one with vice grips and, with the tool braced against the wood, rotated it down and the staple pulled out easily. Rinse and repeat for each staple.
What's Left To Do
1) Wedge the refrigerator in place to ensure it does not move. I'm going to try two rubber doorstops between the ceiling and top of the refrigerator and see if they fit/work as I'm envisioning. I'd also like to screw something into the floor right in front of the feet that will ensure the frig stays in one specific spot and doesn't move.
2) Figure out a way to keep the doors from opening while traveling. The doors have "grab handles" that are set back. I *think* I can make something that will install vertically, then rotate horizontally, to "lock" the door in place. Maybe out of a floatie? Will be experimenting tomorrow.
3) Trim on the left side of the opening, then staining to match the interior.
4) Misc other projects like fixing the threshold and reinstalling the fire extinquisher (it was removed to get the refrigerator through the door).
5) Improve the insulation between the OEM exterior vents and the refrigerator. I most will leave the OEM vents installed since they have screens (no chance of critters entering). Still thinking about it.
6) Test the power draw and temperature consistency of the Haier in its new environment.
As always, constructive comments and/or questions are very welcome.
Howard
At the top there is (literally) just enough room for the refrigerator to install with the hinges installed.
This is the top right side of the refrigerator.
Top left of the refrigerator. The back of the refrigerator hits the refrigerator electrical outlet. If you go back and look at the earlier pictures you'll see the refrigerator outlet faces INTO the cabinet space. (It's OK that the frig is hitting the outlet--I know if is not rubbing against the propane line.)
Nuisances and Other Notes
Those feet on the refrigerator sure make it harder to move around as they stick out. Manageable--just a nuisance.
Scraping all the black sealant off all the surfaces was time-consuming. A combination of finger rubbing, scraping with the plastic panel tool, and a lot of patience got most of it off without damaging the paneling.
There are staples that stick out of the wood on the left side of the cabinet. I grabbed each one with vice grips and, with the tool braced against the wood, rotated it down and the staple pulled out easily. Rinse and repeat for each staple.
What's Left To Do
1) Wedge the refrigerator in place to ensure it does not move. I'm going to try two rubber doorstops between the ceiling and top of the refrigerator and see if they fit/work as I'm envisioning. I'd also like to screw something into the floor right in front of the feet that will ensure the frig stays in one specific spot and doesn't move.
2) Figure out a way to keep the doors from opening while traveling. The doors have "grab handles" that are set back. I *think* I can make something that will install vertically, then rotate horizontally, to "lock" the door in place. Maybe out of a floatie? Will be experimenting tomorrow.
3) Trim on the left side of the opening, then staining to match the interior.
4) Misc other projects like fixing the threshold and reinstalling the fire extinquisher (it was removed to get the refrigerator through the door).
5) Improve the insulation between the OEM exterior vents and the refrigerator. I most will leave the OEM vents installed since they have screens (no chance of critters entering). Still thinking about it.
6) Test the power draw and temperature consistency of the Haier in its new environment.
As always, constructive comments and/or questions are very welcome.
Howard
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