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Sub-Zero BI-36R Installation Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Built-In Refrigeration ......3 To ensure the safe and efficient installation of Sub-Zero equipment, please take note of the following types of Model Specifications .

  • Page 3: Built-In Refrigeration

    Sub-Zero Built-In Refrigeration Before You Start The importance of the installation of the Sub-Zero built-in Make sure that the actual equipment that was shipped to unit cannot be overemphasized. Installation should be you matches the design you are expecting to install. The done by a qualified installer.

  • Page 4: Model Specifications

    (264) BI-42SID (276) BI-42SD (276) BI-48S (286) BI-48SID (298) " (60) BI-48SD (298) MODELS BI-36R, BI-36RG AND BI-36F Shipping weights and overall dimensions are based on stainless steel models. For flush inset applications, add " to door clearance dimensions. (13)

  • Page 5: Bi-30U

    Model Specifications subzero.com/specs Overall Dimensions OVER-AND-UNDER MODELS 30" 24" 36" 24" (762) (610) (914) (610) 84" 84" (2134) (2134) " " (1289) (1289) 23" 23" (584) (584) HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ± 1 HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ± 1 " " (13) " (13) "...

  • Page 6: Bi-36Ufd

    Model Specifications Overall Dimensions OVER-AND-UNDER MODELS SIDE-BY-SIDE MODELS 36" 24" 36" 24" (914) (610) (914) (610) 84" 84" (2134) (2134) " (1289) " (1873) 23" (584) HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ± 1 HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ± 1 " " (13) " (13) " (606) (606) 4"...

  • Page 7: Bi-42S

    Model Specifications subzero.com/specs Overall Dimensions SIDE-BY-SIDE MODELS 42" 24" 48" 24" (1067) (610) (1219) (610) 84" 84" (2134) (2134) " " (1873) (1873) HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ± 1 HEIGHT DIMENSIONS ± 1 " " (13) " (13) " (606) (606) 4" 4"...

  • Page 8: Site Preparation

    FRONT VIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: If two units are installed side by side, Opening Width refer to page 10 for dual standard installations. BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F " (902) Stainless steel models are ready to install out of the box. BI-30U and BI-30UG "...

  • Page 9: Opening Dimensions

    SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: Dimensions assume a " panel (19) Flush Inset Opening Widths thickness. BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F " 38" (902) (965) IMPORTANT NOTE: If two units are installed side by side, BI-30U and BI-30UG " 32"...
  • Page 10 Site Preparation Dual Installation Opening Dimensions STANDARD INSTALLATION TOP VIEW 24" (610) OPENING DEPTH 24" " (610) (2127) OPENING DEPTH OPENING WIDTH OPENING HEIGHT SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW IMPORTANT NOTE: A dual installation kit will be required for Opening Widths this installation.
  • Page 11 Site Preparation subzero.com/specs Dual Installation Opening Dimensions FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION TOP VIEW " 24" (610) (665) DEPTH " 24" (610) TOP VIEW FLUSH TO CLEAT (665) OPENING INSET " FLUSH DEPTH CLEAT DEPTH (32) INSET TO CLEAT TWO UNITS WITH CLEAT "...
  • Page 12 (GFCI) is not recommended and application, whether you are using custom panels or may cause interruption of operation. Sub-Zero accessory flush inset panels. Make sure the opening dimensions, door and drawer Electrical Requirements clearances, electrical service and plumbing are correct for...

  • Page 13: Plumbing Requirements

    FLOOR A saddle valve kit is available through your authorized FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW Sub-Zero dealer. The water line must not interfere with installation of the anti-tip brackets. Location of water supply— Location of water supply— A reverse osmosis system can be used provided there rear.
  • Page 14 Site Preparation 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 15 Site Preparation subzero.com/specs Anti-Tip Bracket Installation WOOD FLOOR APPLICATIONS INSTALL CONCRETE WEDGE ANCHORS: After properly locating the anti-tip brackets in the rough 1) Drill a " diameter hole any depth exceeding the (10) opening, drill pilot holes " diameter maximum in the minimum embedment.

  • Page 16: Built-In Installation

    Built-In Installation Unpack the Unit Grille Removal Uncrate the built-in unit and inspect for any damages. In order to prevent damage to the grille and to access the Remove the wood base and discard the shipping bolts power cord, the top grille assembly should be removed and brackets that hold the wood base to the bottom of the prior to moving the unit.
  • Page 17 Built-In Installation subzero.com/specs Position the Unit Water Line Connection Approximately 3' " plastic tubing is connected (.9 m) to the unit with a preassembled " compression connec- Before moving the built-in unit into position, secure tion at the end. This tubing is located under the unit. door(s) closed and protect any finished flooring.
  • Page 18 Built-In Installation Level the Unit Door Adjustment Once the unit is in position, extend the front leveling legs The doors for built-in side-by-side models and the upper down by turning the legs clockwise to adjust the height. door on over-and-under models can be adjusted in three The rear height adjustment can be made from the front of ways: in and out, side to side tilt, and up and down the base.
  • Page 19 To adjust a left-hinge door; using a " allen wrench, turn the custom Sub-Zero look. Before you begin installing the bolt clockwise to raise the door and counterclockwise panels, refer to the panel specifications for framed, to lower the door.
  • Page 20 Additional material may be needed behind the cleat to Additional 90° door stop kits are available through your ensure sufficient anchoring. authorized Sub-Zero dealer. The 90° door stop will be installed in the top hinge. To install, open the door to approximately 90°. At the top of...
  • Page 21 Built-In Installation subzero.com/specs Water Filtration System Air Purification System All Sub-Zero built-in units, except model BI-36F, come WATER FILTER BYPASS MODE with an advanced air purification system. A factory If you choose not to use the water filtration system, the...

  • Page 22: Panel Installation

    REVEAL REVEAL " " (6) min (6) min pages 24–25. Additional panel design information can be found in the Sub-Zero design guide and on our website, ROUT TO " " subzero.com. DOOR DOOR PANEL If the thickness of the custom panel is less than a "...
  • Page 23 Check the location of offset when you are using specific molding. Refer to the illustration below. routing for the grip area only. Refer to the Sub-Zero design With a screwdriver, remove the handles from the freezer guide for a full-scale template of the standard full-length and refrigerator doors.
  • Page 24 Panel Installation Framed Panel Specifications BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG BI-36UFD Models BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F Models BI-36U and BI-36UG REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Door Panel " " Door Panel " " (908) (1767) (908) (1268) BI-36RG...
  • Page 25 Panel Installation subzero.com/specs Framed Panel Specifications BI-36S / BI-42S / BI-42SID BI-42SD / BI-48SD BI-48S / BI-48SID Model BI-36S Models BI-48S, BI-48SID and BI-48SD REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Door Panel " " Door Panel " " (503) (1767) (724) (1767) FREEZER FREEZER Door Panel "...
  • Page 26 28–29. Additional panel design information The illustrations below provide a cross section view of the can be found in the Sub-Zero design guide and on our three-panel assembly, showing placement of the trim and website, subzero.com.
  • Page 27 Sub-Zero unit. Refer to the illustrations below. IMPORTANT NOTE: The total panel thickness (including...

  • Page 28: Overlay Panel Installation

    Panel Installation Overlay Panel Specifications BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG BI-36UFD 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)
  • Page 29 Panel Installation subzero.com/specs Overlay Panel Specifications BI-36S / BI-42S / BI-42SID BI-42SD / BI-48SD BI-48S / BI-48SID Model BI-36S Models BI-48S, BI-48SID and BI-48SD REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Overlay Panel " " Overlay Panel " " (510) (1772) (730) (1772) Spacer Panel "...
  • Page 30 , either rout an edge around the panel to get tions on pages 32–33. Additional panel design information a proper fit or mount the decorative flush inset panel on a can be found in the Sub-Zero design guide and on our sheet of "...
  • Page 31 The flush inset decorative panel cannot be any larger or it may restrict the air flow to the compressor area and cause problems with the operation of the Sub-Zero unit.

  • Page 32: Flush Inset Panel Installation

    Panel Installation Flush Inset Panel Specifications BI-36R / BI-36F BI-36RG BI-30U / BI-36U BI-30UG / BI-36UG BI-36UFD 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" "...
  • Page 33 Panel Installation subzero.com/specs Flush Inset Panel Specifications BI-36S / BI-42S / BI-42SID BI-42SD / BI-48SD BI-48S / BI-48SID Model BI-36S Models BI-48S, BI-48SID and BI-48SD REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Flush Inset Panel " " Flush Inset Panel " " (522) (1772) (743) (1772) Spacer Panel "...

  • Page 34: Flush Inset Panels

    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 35: Side Panel Installation

    The front Sub-Zero dealer. Refer to instructions included with the brackets are meant to engage the mainframe and the back side panel kit when installing these side panels. For local...

  • Page 36: Dual Installation

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

  • Page 37: Dual Installation

    Dual Installation subzero.com/specs Dual 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 " " Flush Inset Panel "...
  • Page 38 Door Bottom / Drawer Top " Drawer Bottom " SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW Illus. E Illus. F Do not exceed the flush inset decorative panel dimen- sions. Exceeding dimensions could cause damage to the panels and the Sub-Zero unit.

  • Page 39: Service Information

    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 40 SUB-ZERO, INC. P. O. BOX 44848 MADISON, WI 53744 SUBZERO.COM 800.222.7820 7021793 REV-A 9/ 2011...

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