Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration Installation Manual page 28

Panel Installation
Overlay Panels
If your customer has chosen an overlay design applica-
tion, make sure that the panels you are about to install
match dimensions listed in the overlay panel specifica-
tions on pages 30–31. Additional panel design information
can be found in the Sub-Zero built-in design guide and on
our website, subzero.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The size of the overlay panel is
critical. It must fit over the door frame. Also, do not
exceed the maximum per panel weight for your specific
model. Refer to the chart below.
Overlay models are shipped without handle hardware.
The cabinet manufacturer or designer will need to provide
handle hardware to match the overall decorating scheme.
To install overlay panels, first remove the door trim
molding. For side-by-side models and the upper door for
over-and-under models, insert a screwdriver tip into the
top corner slot on the handle side and pop out the trim
molding. Remove the screws and frame. For the drawer
on over-and-under models, insert a screwdriver tip into
the slot on either side of the trim molding running along
the top of the drawer and pop out the trim molding.
Remove the screws and frame. Refer to the illustrations
on page 25.
1
Sub-Zero allows a / " (6) space to slide the backing
4
material into place in the frame. If your material is thicker
1
than a / " (6), either rout an edge around the panel to get
4
a proper fit or mount the decorative overlay panel on a
1
sheet of / " (6) thick material and insert the backing
4
material into the channel.
Overlay Panel Requirements
MAX WEIGHT PER PANEL
BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F
All Other Overlay Models
Grille Panel
MIN PANEL THICKNESS
All Overlay Panels
SPACER PANEL
Panel assembly cross
section.
You must allow for .10" (3) space between the backer
board and the decorative panel, so the panel will slide
easily into the door frame.
The illustrations above provide a cross section view of the
three panel assembly showing placement of the trim and a
rear view of the three panel assembly with critical dimen-
sions, standard for all models.
Install the handle hardware before inserting the panel. We
recommend larger D-style pulls. The use of small, one-
piece knobs is not recommended. If you use screws with
thick heads, you will need to countersink the screws into
the backer panel before sliding the assembly into place.
Slide the panel into the frame on the door. With the panel
in position, replace the frame end. Be sure the panel is
inserted completely into the channel for proper fit and
alignment.
To reinstall the trim molding on side-by-side models and
75 lbs
(34 kg) the upper door for over-and-under models, insert the top
50 lbs
(23 kg)
of the trim molding into the grooves at the top of the door
13 lbs
(6 kg)
and work downward, snapping the trim molding into the
clips on the frame.
5
/ "
(16)
8
For the drawer on over-and-under models, start at one
end and move towards the opposite end, snapping the
trim molding into the clips on the frame.
OVERLAY PANEL
BACKER PANEL
TRIM
5
/ "
16 (8) min
1
/ "
8
(3)
Panel assembly rear view.
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OVERLAY SPACER
PANEL PANEL
BACKER
PANEL
3
/ "
4
1
.10" / "
(19) (3) 4 (6)
typical