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Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration Installation Manual

Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Built-In Refrigeration...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Note Built-In Refrigeration ......3 To ensure the safe and efficient installation of Sub-Zero equipment, please take note of the following types of Installation Preparation .

  • Page 3: Built-In Refrigeration

    Built-In Refrigeration subzero.com Introducing New Built-In Refrigeration The importance of the installation of the Sub-Zero built-in unit cannot be overemphasized. Installation should be RATING done by a qualified installer. PLATE Before you begin the installation process, it is recom- mended that you read this entire installation guide. There are key details that you should take special care to observe during the installation.

  • Page 4: Installation Preparation

    TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: you matches the design you are expecting to install. The • Phillips screwdriver set Sub-Zero built-in line offers the following design alterna- • Slotted screwdriver set tives: framed, overlay, flush inset and stainless steel models. The overlay model has two design applications, •...
  • Page 5 Sub-Zero accessory flush inset panels. Make sure that the rough opening dimensions, door swing clearance, electrical service and plumbing are correct for the model you are about to install.

  • Page 6: Overall Dimensions

    Overall Dimensions All Refrigerator / All Freezer Models IMPORTANT NOTE: The heights of the all refrigerator / all freezer models have increased from 73" (1854) to 84" (2134). 84" (2134) 36" 36" 36" 24" (914) (914) (914) (610) Model BI-36R Model BI-36RG Model BI-36F ALL REFRIGERATOR...
  • Page 7 Overall Dimensions subzero.com Side-by-Side Models 84" (2134) 42" 42" 24" 36" (1067) (1067) (610) (914) Model BI-36S Model BI-42S Model BI-42SD SIDE VIEW WITH DISPENSER Models are shown in the stainless steel design. IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 8: Opening Dimensions

    Opening Dimensions Standard Installation Opening Dimensions Framed, Overlay and Classic Stainless Steel Models TOP VIEW 24" (610) OPENING DEPTH OUTLINE OF UNIT WITH " (19) PANEL 24" (610) OPENING DEPTH " (2127) OPENING WIDTH OPENING HEIGHT 83" (2108) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: If two units are installed side by side, Opening Width...
  • Page 9 Opening Dimensions subzero.com Flush Inset Installation Opening Dimensions TOP VIEW " 24" (610) " 24" (610) TOP VIEW (665) DEPTH (665) OPENING FLUSH TO CLEAT FLUSH DEPTH INSET CLEAT " OUTLINE INSET TO CLEAT DEPTH (32) OF UNIT WITH CLEAT DEPTH "...
  • Page 10 Opening Dimensions Dual Standard Installation Opening Dimensions Framed, Overlay and Classic Stainless Steel Models TOP VIEW 24" (610) OPENING DEPTH OUTLINE OF TWO UNITS WITH " (19) PANEL 24" (610) OPENING DEPTH " (2127) OPENING WIDTH OPENING HEIGHT 83" (2108) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: A dual installation kit will be required for...
  • Page 11 Opening Dimensions subzero.com Dual Flush Inset Installation Opening Dimensions TOP VIEW " 24" (610) (665) DEPTH " 24" (610) TOP VIEW FLUSH TO CLEAT (665) OPENING INSET " FLUSH DEPTH OUTLINE OF CLEAT DEPTH (32) INSET TO CLEAT TWO UNITS WITH CLEAT "...

  • Page 12: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements For all built-in models, the electrical supply should be 7" located within the shaded area shown in the illustration. (178) Follow the National Electrical Code and local codes and 6" (152) ordinances when installing the receptacle. A separate circuit, servicing only this appliance is required.

  • Page 13: Plumbing Requirements

    Do not use self-piercing valves. A saddle valve kit (4200880) is available from your TOP VIEW Sub-Zero dealer. The water supply line must not interfere with installation of the anti-tip brackets. FRONT VIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: A reverse osmosis system can be used provided there is constant water pressure of 30 psi (2.1 bar) to 100 psi (6.9 bar) supplied to the unit at all...

  • Page 14: Door Clearance

    Door Clearance Door Clearance " " " (606) (606) (606) BEHIND BEHIND BEHIND FRAME FRAME FRAME " (60) " (60) " " (60) (60) All Refrigerator / All Freezer Models Over-and-Under Models Side-by-Side Models The doors of all built-in models open to a maximum of 110°. Door Clearance A 90°...

  • Page 15: Built-In Installation

    Built-In Installation subzero.com Unpack the Unit Grille Removal Uncrate the unit and inspect for any damages. Remove In order to prevent damage to the grille and to access the the wood base and discard the shipping bolts and power cord, the top grille assembly should be removed brackets that hold the wood base to the bottom of the prior to moving the unit.
  • Page 16 Built-In Installation Anti-Tip Bracket Installation IMPORTANT NOTE: For either wood or concrete floor applications, if the #12 x 2 " screws do not hit a wall To prevent the unit from tipping forward and provide stud or the wall plate in any of the back holes of the a stable installation, the unit must be secured in place brackets, use the provided #8–18 x 1 "...
  • Page 17 Built-In Installation subzero.com Anti-Tip Bracket Installation CONCRETE FLOOR APPLICATIONS INSTALL CONCRETE WEDGE ANCHORS: After properly locating the anti-tip brackets in the rough 1) Drill a " (10) diameter hole any depth exceeding the opening, drill pilot holes " (5) diameter maximum in the minimum embedment.
  • Page 18 Built-In Installation Position the Unit Water Line Connection Use an appliance dolly to move the unit near the rough Approximately 3' (.9 m) of " plastic tubing is connected opening. Each built-in unit is equipped with rollers, so it to the unit with a preassembled "...
  • Page 19 Built-In Installation subzero.com Level the Unit Once the unit is in position, extend the front leveling legs down by turning the legs clockwise to adjust the height. The rear height adjustment can be made from the front of the base. Use a "...
  • Page 20 Built-In Installation Door Adjustment The doors for built-in side-by-side models and the upper door on over-and-under models can be adjusted in three ways: in and out, side to side tilt, and up and down (except over-and-under models). Regardless of the adjustment being made, start by slightly loosening the two upper hinge bolts on the upper hinge plate using a "...
  • Page 21 Built-In Installation subzero.com Anchoring Complete the Installation After door and side panels have been installed, the unit Before installing the kickplate, be sure to reinstall the drain has been leveled and door adjustment completed, anchor pan. Once the drain pan is in place, screw the kickplate the built-in unit to the opening.
  • Page 22 This bypass plug (7011209) is available grille. Additional 90° door stop kits (7005865) are available from your Sub-Zero dealer. To install the bypass plug: through your Sub-Zero dealer. To obtain local dealer 1) Remove water filter cartridge by pushing the end to information, visit the showroom locator section of our disengage from the filter head.

  • Page 23: Panel Installation

    Air Purification System Panel Installation All Sub-Zero built-in units, except model BI-36F, come Before you begin installing panels, refer to the panel spec- with an advanced air purification system. A factory ifications for framed, overlay or flush inset applications...

  • Page 24: Framed Panels

    REVEAL REVEAL " " (6) min (6) min pages 26–27. Additional panel design information can be found in the Sub-Zero built-in design guide and on our ROUT TO " " DOOR DOOR website, subzero.com. PANEL If the thickness of the custom panel is less than a "...
  • Page 25 Check the location of offset when you’re using specific running along the top of the drawer, and pop out the trim routing for the grip area only. Refer to the Sub-Zero molding. Refer to the illustration below. built-in design guide for a full-scale template of the...
  • Page 26 Panel Installation Framed Panel Specifications BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG Models BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F Models BI-30U and BI-30UG REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Door Panel " " Door Panel " " (908) (1767) (756) (1268) BI-36RG FREEZER Window Cut-Out "...
  • Page 27 Panel Installation subzero.com Framed Panel Specifications BI-36S / BI-42S / BI-48S BI-42SD / BI-48SD Model BI-36S Models BI-48S and BI-48SD REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Door Panel " " Door Panel " " (503) (1767) (724) (1767) FREEZER FREEZER Door Panel " " Door Panel "...
  • Page 28 PANEL PANEL match dimensions listed in the overlay panel specifica- OVERLAY PANEL tions on pages 30–31. Additional panel design information can be found in the Sub-Zero built-in design guide and on BACKER PANEL BACKER our website, subzero.com. PANEL TRIM IMPORTANT NOTE: The size of the overlay panel is critical.
  • Page 29 Refer to the illustrations below. Sub-Zero unit. IMPORTANT NOTE: The total panel thickness (including backer and spacer, if used) in the glasswell bezel area can range from "...
  • Page 30 Panel Installation Overlay Panel Specifications BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG Models BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F Models BI-36U and BI-36UG REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Overlay Panel 36" " Overlay Panel 36" " (914) (1772) (914) (1273) Spacer Panel "...
  • Page 31 Panel Installation subzero.com Overlay Panel Specifications BI-36S / BI-42S / BI-48S BI-42SD / BI-48SD Model BI-36S Models BI-48S and BI-48SD REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Overlay Panel " " Overlay Panel " " (510) (1772) (730) (1772) Spacer Panel " " Spacer Panel "...

  • Page 32: Flush Inset Panels

    PANEL PANEL match dimensions listed in the flush inset panel specifica- FLUSH INSET PANEL tions on pages 34–35. Additional panel design information can be found in the Sub-Zero built-in design guide and on BACKER PANEL BACKER our website, subzero.com. PANEL...
  • Page 33 The flush inset decorative panel cannot be any larger or it may restrict the air flow to the com- pressor area and cause problems with the operation of the Sub-Zero unit.
  • Page 34 Panel Installation Flush Inset Panel Specifications BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG Models BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F Models BI-36U and BI-36UG REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Flush Inset Panel 37" " Flush Inset Panel 37" " (940) (1772) (940) (1273) Spacer Panel "...
  • Page 35 Panel Installation subzero.com Flush Inset Panel Specifications BI-36S / BI-42S / BI-48S BI-42SD / BI-48SD Model BI-36S Models BI-48S and BI-48SD REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Flush Inset Panel " " Flush Inset Panel " " (522) (1772) (743) (1772) Spacer Panel " "...

  • Page 36: Flush Inset Panel 20

    Panel Installation Flush Inset Panels Illustrations A–F provide panel offsets and reveals for all TOP VIEW TOP VIEW built-in models in a flush inset application. Refer to the DOOR / DRAWER / GRILLE chart below for reference to the illustrations relating to your specific model.

  • Page 37: Dual Installations

    Dual flush inset panels and dual installation kits are avail- plished using two units with opposite hinges as shown in able through your Sub-Zero dealer. Refer to page 38 for illustration A below. The dual installations shown in illus- dual flush inset panel specifications.

  • Page 38: Cut-Out Location 2" (51) 28

    Dual Installations Flush Inset Panel Specifications—Dual Installation BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG Models BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F Models BI-36U and BI-36UG REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Flush Inset Panel " " Flush Inset Panel " " (927) (1772) (927) (1273) Spacer Panel...
  • Page 39 Door Bottom / Drawer Top DRAWER " Drawer Bottom " " SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW Illus. E Illus. F Do not exceed the flush inset decorative panel dimensions. Exceeding dimensions could cause damage to the panels and the Sub-Zero unit.

  • Page 40: Side Panel Installation

    Routing will be necessary for the side panel to fit flush Sub-Zero dealer. Refer to instructions included with the against the side of the unit. Refer also to the routing detail side panel kit when installing these side panels.

  • Page 41: Installation Checklist

    Installation Checklist subzero.com Installation Checklist The importance of the installation of the Sub-Zero built-in INSTALLATION CHECKLIST unit cannot be overemphasized. Proper installation is the Has the packing material been removed? responsibility of the selling dealer or installer. Turn the unit on. Is it operating properly?

  • Page 42: Service Information

    If you are storing or disposing of your old refrigerator center. or freezer, please do it safely. Remove the To obtain the name and number of a Sub-Zero authorized doors or tightly secure service center, check the contact & support section of our the doors closed.
  • Page 43 The information and images in this guide are the copyright property of Sub-Zero, Inc. Neither this guide nor any information or images contained herein may be copied or used in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sub-Zero, Inc. ©Sub-Zero, Inc. all rights reserved .
  • Page 44 SUB-ZERO, INC. P. O. BOX 44130 MADISON, WI 53744 SUBZERO.COM 800.222.7820 7011205 REV-A 1/ 2009...

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