Sub-Zero BI-36UFD User manual

DESIGN & INSTALLATION GUIDE
Extended Height Grille for Built-In

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Extended Height Grille
This design feature involves potentially hazardous
elements consisting of large, heavy panels located
overhead. It is the responsibility of the designer to
specify panel support components suitable for this use
and the installer to use proper workmanship during
construction. Sub-Zero cannot be liable for custom
applications beyond its control.
O ERLAY AND FLUSH INSET
All built-in overlay and flush inset models have the option
of extending the height of the decorative grille panel. This
application is used when the kitchen design calls for a
decorative panel taller than the standard grille for an 84"
(2134) finished height or the optional grille for an 88" (2235)
finished height. With an extended height grille panel, the
finished height of the unit can be 88" (2235) or more to
match surrounding cabinetry.
The decorative grille panel and support hinges are
provided by the customer. The factory-supplied grille
frame is fitted with a functional panel that serves as an air
baffle. The grille frame also acts as a support to hold the
decorative panel open for condenser cleaning, water filter
replacement and service.
Decorative panel and grille frame are supported by two
separate hinge systems and are only connected by a cleat
when open and a catch when closed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in
parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

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Built-In Design Options
O ERLAY
O ERLAY PANELS
To coordinate with the decor, custom panels are designed
to overlay the grille and doors of the built-in unit. These
custom panels can be combined with unique hardware for
design flexibility.
FLUSH INSET
FLUSH INSET PANELS
To blend in more seamlessly with surrounding cabinetry,
panels can be flush inset. This design option allows for
custom grille and door panels to be completely flush with
surrounding cabinetry.

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Air Flow Requirements
1/2"(13) MIN SPACE ALL SIDES
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
AIR FLOW
Allow for at least 1/2"(13) space on all four sides of the
grille panel for proper air flow to the refrigeration system.
For overlay models, this is behind the outer grille frame.
For flush inset models, this is around the sides, top and
bottom of the decorative grille panel.
AIR FLOW
ABOVE
MOLDING
CABINETRY
AIR FLOW
Space must be maintained between decorative grille panel
and surrounding cabinetry for air flow.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If space is not provided directly above
the top of the grille panel, it must be provided above the
upper molding of the elevation as shown in the inset
illustration.
SIDE VIEW

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FUNCTIONAL
PANEL
INSTALL PANEL
A1/4"(6) thick functional panel must be installed in the
inner grille frame (the part that flips up) to prevent warm
air discharge from short-circuiting back into the system.
se sizing for the ‘backer panel’ found in the panel
configurator or Sub-Zero design guide.
Air Flow Requirements
SIDE VIEW

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Specify the customer-supplied hinging system consistent
with cabinetry and with sufficient capacity for the weight
of the decorative grille panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that refrigeration compo-
nents must be removed for service, the standard grille
frame will need to be removed first for sufficient access to
the machine compartment. To avoid an unsupported load,
the decorative panel will need to be removed from the
cabinetry first.
Grille Hinging System
HINGING FOR
DECORATIVE
GRILLE PANEL
STANDARD GRILLE
FRAME IN CLOSED
POSITION
HINGING FOR
DECORATIVE
GRILLE PANEL
STANDARD GRILLE
FRAME IN FULLY
RAISED POSITION
GRILLE CLEARANCE
REQUIRED FOR SERVICE
CLEAT
CLEAT END VIEW
1/2"(13) LIP
2" (51)
11/2"
(38)
Field install a cleat to the back side of the decorative grille
panel to hold the flip-up inner grille frame in position when
it is raised. Follow dimensions in the inset illustration for
the 10" (254) long cleat. For location of the cleat, also refer
to the illustration on the following page.
For a dual installation, use two cleats.
HINGING SYSTEM—INSTALL CLEAT
SIDE VIEW
The cleat must include a lip as shown, to prevent
unintentional separation of decorative grille panel and
grill frame.

The cleat must be located to the left of a line 3" (76) to the
right of the center of the built-in unit, to clear the system
fan shroud.
Cut a rectangular clearance hole in the functional grille
panel to allow the cleat to extend through when the deco-
rative grille panel is closed.
Install a customer-supplied catch between the back of the
decorative grille panel and the functional grille panel to
prevent noise caused by vibration.
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Grille Hinging System
CATCH
INSTALL CATCH
Depending on the design and size of the catch, it will need
to be recessed into the functional grille panel and maybe
partially into the decorative grille panel.
3"
(76)
C
L
INNER GRILLE FRAME AND FUNCTIONAL PANEL (FRONT VIEW)
DECORATIVE GRILLE PANEL (FRONT VIEW)
CATCHCLEARANCE HOLE
CLEAT
INSTALL CLEAT AND CATCH
SIDE VIEW

SUB-ZERO, INC. P. O. BOX 44848 MADISON, WI 53744 SUBZERO.COM 800.222.7820
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