Sub-Zero UC-24R User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERCOUNTER REFRIGERATION

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UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION
The importance of the installation of the
Sub-Zero undercounter unit cannot be overem-
phasized. Installation should be done by a
qualified installer.
Before you begin the installation process,
it is recommended that you read this entire
installation instructions book. There are key
details that you should take special care to
observe during the installation. By reading
these instructions carefully, you will make the
installation process easier, problem-free and,
most importantly, safe.
Any questions or problems about the installa-
tion should be directed to your Sub-Zero
dealer or Sub-Zero customer service at
800-222-7820. You can also visit our website
at subzero.com.
CONTENTS
Installation Recommendations 3
Installation Instructions 4
Door Panel Installation 7
Installation Checklist 10
Service Information 11
Features and specifications indicated herein and
on the website are subject to change at any time
without notice. Check our website, subzero.com,
for the most up-to-date specifications.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
SITE PREPARATION
Make sure that the finished rough opening
where the undercounter unit is to be installed
is properly prepared. Refer to the installation
specifications illustration for rough opening
dimensions, door swing clearance and location
of electrical and plumbing (model UC-24C).
IMPORTANT NOTE: To operate properly, the
door must open a minimum of 90˚. Use a
minimum 3" (76) filler in corner installations to
assure a 90˚ door opening. Allow enough clear-
ance in front of the unit for full door swing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure the floor under
the unit is level with the surrounding finished
floor.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
The following is a list of tools and materials
that should be available for proper installation.
Appliance dolly able to support 130 lbs
(59 kg)
Level—2' (.6 m) and 4' (1.2 m)
recommended
Phillips and slotted screwdriver sets
Wrench set and allen wrench set
Crescent wrenches
Various sized pliers
5/16" hex bolt nut driver
Drill and assorted drill bits
4' (1.2 m) of 1/4" copper tubing and
saddle valve (4200880) for the water line
(model UC-24C)
Copper tubing cutter (model UC-24C)
Masonite, plywood, 1/8" pressed fiberboard,
cardboard or other suitable material to
protect finished flooring
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Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
237/8"
(606)
90˚
145˚
MAXIMUM
DOOR SWING
44" (1118)
DOOR CLEARANCE
26" (660)
DOOR CLEARANCE
253/8"
(644)
253/8"
(645)
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Door swing clearances are based on stainless
steel door and handle dimensions.
341/2"
(876)
ROUGH
OPENING
HEIGHT
341/4"
(870)
MINIMUM
HEIGHT
REQUIRED
24" (610)
ROUGH OPENING
WIDTH
151/2"
(394)
LOCATE ELECTRICAL
AND WATER LINE
(MODEL UC24C ONLY)
WITHIN SHADED AREA
3" (76)
2" (51)
FRONT VIEW
ANTI-TIP BRACKET
24"
(610)
ROUGH
OPENING
DEPTH
LOCATE WATER LINE
(MODEL UC24C ONLY)
WITHIN SHADED AREA
151/2"
(394)
1/2"(13)
2" (51)
TOP VIEW
NOTE: Water line is required for model UC-24C only.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 115 V AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit breaker and
electrical supply are required. A separate
circuit, servicing only this appliance, is
required.
The power supply cord has a 3-prong ground-
ing plug, which must be plugged into a mating
3-prong grounding-type wall receptacle. Follow
the National Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances when installing the receptacle.
For location of the electrical supply, refer to the
installation specifications illustration on page 3.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The electrical outlet must
be placed so the grounding prong is to the right
of the thinner blades. The outlet must be flush
with the back wall.
The model UC-24RO is designed and safe for
use in outdoor applications. When installed
outdoors, a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) is required to reduce the risk of electrical
shock. A GFCI is not recommended for use with
other undercounter models and may cause
interruption of operation.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use an extension cord or two-
prong adapter. Electrical ground is
required on this appliance.
PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
Model UC-24C comes with an automatic ice
maker. The illustration on page 3 shows the
precise placement of the water line. When
routing through the side walls, you must place
the water line within 1/2" (13) of the floor and
as close as possible to the back wall. A
minimum of 26" (660) of copper tubing is
required for the water line.
Connect the 1/4" water line from the ice maker
water valve to the house water supply. Use an
easily accessible shut-off valve between the
water supply and the unit. This shut-off valve
should not be installed behind the unit. Do not
use self-piercing valves. A saddle valve kit
(4200880) is available from your Sub-Zero
dealer.
A line filter is required when water conditions
have a high sediment content. The ice maker
operates on water pressure of 20 psi (1.4 bar)
to 100 psi (6.9 bar).
A reverse osmosis system can be used,
provided there is a consistent water pressure
of 20 psi (1.4 bar) to 100 psi (6.9 bar) supplied
to the water valve at all times.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In some cases a reverse
osmosis water filter system may not be able
to maintain the minimum water pressure
consistently.
OPTIONAL
COMPONENTS
Optional installa-
tion components
are available
through your
Sub-Zero dealer.
For questions
relative to the
installation, call
Sub-Zero at
800-222-7820.

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Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING AND MOVING
Uncrate the unit and remove its wood base.
Remove all packing materials and tape.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not discard the
kickplate, anti-tip bracket, hardware and the
shipping bolts that hold the wood to the
bottom of the unit (leveling legs). These items
will be needed for the installation.
Roller-assembly wine shelves should be
removed to reduce weight and prevent them
from rolling (models UC-24BG, UC-24BS and
UC-24C). To remove, pull the shelf out to its
full extension, gently and evenly lift up on both
sides of the front of the shelf and remove.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the shelf.
Use an appliance dolly to move the under-
counter unit. Position the dolly at the back of
the unit to prevent damage to finished
surfaces.
Before moving the undercounter unit into
position, protect any finished flooring
with appropriate materials and secure the
door closed.
POSITION THE UNIT
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the undercounter unit
has been laid on its back or side, you must
allow the unit to stand upright for a minimum
of 24 hours before connecting power.
Plug the power supply cord into the 15 amp
grounded electrical outlet. With power applied
to the appliance, check for lighting and cooling
before going any further. Once you are satis-
fied that the unit is operating properly, shut off
power to the electrical outlet at the circuit
breaker and proceed.
Pre-level the unit before sliding it into position.
Leveling cannot be completed with the unit
pushed back in the installation opening.
The undercounter unit provides the best
access to its contents when the front surface of
the door panel extends out from surrounding
cabinets approximately 1/4" (6).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The floor under the
undercounter unit must be at the same level as
the surrounding finished floor to allow for
removal of the unit for servicing.
Shut off the power to the electrical outlet.

ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION
An anti-tip bracket and hardware is provided
with the undercounter unit. The anti-tip bracket
must be installed on a solid base to prevent
tipover in case several loaded wine shelves are
extended at the same time.
The anti-tip bracket should be attached to the
wall behind the unit with the bracket flange
located immediately above the top of the unit.
Refer to the illustration below.
A smaller metal ‘countertop’ bracket is also
provided with the undercounter unit, for instal-
lations that need to be modified to provide a
secure surface for attaching the bracket. This
bracket will secure the front of the unit to the
underside of the countertop, above the unit.
Refer to the illustration below.
If it is not possible to use the countertop
bracket, wedge shims along the sides and top
of the unit.
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LEVEL THE UNIT
Using an adjustable wrench or pliers, turn
each of the four leveling legs clockwise to raise
the unit and counterclockwise to lower the
unit. For the location of the leveling legs, refer
to the illustration below.
KICKPLATE INSTALLATION
Once the unit is leveled, the kickplate can be
installed. Use the two #10 x 1/2" stainless steel
screws that are provided with the kickplate.
Refer to the illustration below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The kickplate must be
removed for servicing. The floor cannot inter-
fere with removal. The louvered section of the
kickplate must not be covered so as to prevent
air circulation.
Turn power back on to the electrical outlet.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Leveling Legs Kickplate
Location of leveling legs Kickplate installation
To reduce the possibility of the unit
tipping forward, the front leveling legs
must be in contact with the floor.
To prevent the unit from tipping forward
and provide a stable installation, the unit
must be secured in place with the anti-tip
bracket.
Countertop
Bracket
Countertop bracket
installation
Anti-tip bracket installation
1/4"(6)
ANTI-TIP
BRACKET

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Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION
MODELS UC-24R AND UC-24C
Models UC-24R and UC-24C can be fitted with
a custom overlay or stainless steel door front
panel. A classic stainless steel door panel with
tubular, pro or curved handle is available as a
sales accessory. Installation of the stainless
steel panel will be required.
For the overlay application, a decorative door
panel and handle hardware must be provided.
You can match your handle hardware with
surrounding cabinetry or use a Sub-Zero
accessory handle. Handles must be attached
directly to the overlay panel.
The overlay application requires a decorative
door panel 233/4"(603)by30
1/16" (764). The
overlay panel must be a minimum of 5/8"(16)
thick and has a weight limit of 20 lbs (9 kg).
Installation of the overlay door panel for
models UC-24R and UC-24C is outlined on the
following pages.
OUTDOOR MODEL UC-24RO
Model UC-24RO is shipped from the factory
with the classic stainless steel door panel and
tubular, pro or curved handle in place. No
panel installation is required.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Model UC-24RO must be
built into cabinetry and cannot be used in a
free-standing application.
BEVERAGE CENTER MODELS UC-24BG
AND UC-24BS
Classic stainless steel models UC-24BG/S and
UC-24BS/S are shipped from the factory with
the classic stainless steel door and tubular, pro
or curved handle in place. No panel installation
is required.
For overlay model UC-24BG/O, a decorative
frame door panel must be provided to
surround the glass. The door panel must be
233/4" (603) by 301/16" (764) with rails and stiles
a minimum of 21/4" (57) wide. The overlay
panel must be a minimum of 5/8" (16) thick
and has a weight limit of 10 lbs (5 kg) for glass
door models and 20 lbs (9 kg) for solid door
models. Installation of the overlay door panel
for models UC-24BG/O and UC-24BS/O is
outlined on the following pages.
You may also use your own handle hardware
to match surrounding cabinetry. If you do not
use the pre-drilled holes on the door of the
unit, you will need to attach the handle directly
to the overlay panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For installations at or
above 5,000' (1524 m) in altitude, a special
high altitude glass door unit must be ordered.
A solid panel must not be installed on a
glass door unit, as this may cause
moisture to form behind the panel.

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UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The screw holes inside the door are hidden
under a cover flap on the door gasket. It is
necessary to lift the flap to insert the screws.
Use as many screws as necessary to hold the
door panel in place properly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: After the first three or
four mounting screws are in place, but not
completely tightened, close the door and check
your panel fit. This is the time to make small
adjustments. Once you are satisfied with the
appearance, open the door and apply the
remainder of the screws. Check all screws for
tightness.
The metal frame on the door has numerous
mounting holes on each side of the door. This
is to accommodate the Sub-Zero accessory
handles and provide for easy attachment of the
handle through the door frame.
If you choose not to use the pre-drilled handle
mounting holes, it will be necessary to fasten
the handle from the rear of the door panel
only, or drill one or more additional holes
through the metal frame of the door.
The illustration below shows how this hole
passes through the door frame. The hole
center is on the small locator groove in the
front of the frame. A 1/4" (6) diameter hole is
made in the front wall of the extrusion and a
13/32" (11) diameter hole through the rest of
the frame.
OVERLAY PANEL INSTALLATION
BEVERAGE CENTER MODELS UC-24BG
AND UC-24BS
Inspect the door panel for the minimum 5/8"
(16) thickness, the finished inside edge and the
weight limit.
Decide if the handle will be attached through
the glass door frame or just through the deco-
rative door panel. If it is just through the door
panel, the handle must be attached first.
The decorative panel is attached using #8 x 5/8"
square drive screws passing through the door
frame from the rear, behind the gasket into the
panel. The door panel is marked for screw
locations by the use of ‘tenon centers’, which
are temporarily inserted into the 1/4"(6)
diameter holes in the front of the door frame.
Refer to the illustration below.
With the unit secured in place and the door
closed, the panel is held in the desired position
on the door and rapped by hand from the
front, putting center marks on the rear surface
of the panel. If the door panel is made of such
a material that pre-drilling is needed, all of the
mounting holes should be marked. If not, only
enough holes to hold the panel in place
temporarily, are necessary.
The door panel is then lowered from the door
frame, tenon centers removed, the door
opened and the screws driven into the panel
through the black tape on the door frame,
using the center marks to locate the screws.
Door
Frame
Overlay
Panel
Tenon Center
Tenon centers Door frame cross-section
1/4"(6)
Diameter
13/32"(11)
Diameter
Glass
Gasket

IMPORTANT NOTE: For model UC-24BG,
install screws in all the mounting holes in the
door frame. The nature of the door panel with a
narrow outer rim and no connecting center
member requires the support provided by the
glass door.
After the door panel installation is complete,
apply the cover patches or plugs provided over
the holes on the inside surface of the door.
The cover patches or plugs are part of the
insulation system on the door of the
undercounter unit. Be sure to cover all
the holes in the door that were used.
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Dimensions in parentheses are in
millimeters unless otherwise specified.
UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The model UC-24BG glass door is made
with a sealed double-wall tempered glass
core. The drill must not contact this core
when drilling. Be sure the hole is centered
on the small groove in the front of the
door frame and the drill passes squarely
through the frame. If you are inexperi-
enced with drilling, fasten the handle from
the rear of the door panel only.
OVERLAY PANEL INSTALLATION
MODELS UC-24R AND UC-24C
Remove the two panel mounting brackets
attached to the front of the door and set aside.
Place the overlay door panel lying face down
on a protected surface to ensure that the front
is not scratched or damaged.
Position the plastic template (provided) flush
with the lower edge of the door panel. Be sure
you are following the exact location for the
right-hand (RH) or left-hand (LH) door swing.
Refer to the illustrations below for placement
of the mounting brackets.
Once you have located the proper placement
for the brackets, mark the pilot holes, remove
the template and drill pilot holes for mounting
the brackets. It is best to start with a few holes,
position the bracket, drill the remaining pilot
holes and then secure the mounting bracket
with the #8 x 1/2" screws provided.
233/4"(603)
151/16"
(382)
31/2"
(89)
35/8"
(92)
301/16"
(764)
215/8"(549)
LH DOOR SWING
7/8"
(22)
233/4"(603)
151/16"
(382)
31/2"
(89)
35/8"
(92)
215/8"(549)
RH DOOR SWING
7/8"
(22)
Exercise caution when drilling holes for
mounting hardware. This is especially
critical with inset panels.
Overlay panel bracket placement

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UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Door Panel
Bracket
Top Door Hinge
Adjustment
Screws
Adjustment
Screws
Bottom
Door Hinge
Top hinge adjustment Bottom hinge adjustmentDoor panel mounting
brackets
HINGE ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT NOTE: The undercounter unit
should be properly leveled in position before
door hinge adjustments are made.
The top and bottom cabinet hinges are held in
place with three permanent adjustment
screws. If the door needs adjustment, loosen
the adjustment screws and reposition the door.
Once in position, tighten the adjustment
screws. Refer to the illustrations below.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
The importance of the installation of the
Sub-Zero undercounter unit cannot be overem-
phasized. Proper installation is the responsibil-
ity of the selling dealer or installer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following checklist
should be completed by the installer to ensure
that no part of the installation has been
overlooked.
Advise the homeowner to fill out and return all
product registration forms. This will ensure
that the customer information is in our
database in the event service is required.
Any questions or problems about the installa-
tion should be directed to your Sub-Zero
dealer or Sub-Zero customer service at
800-222-7820. You can also visit our website
at subzero.com.
OVERLAY PANEL INSTALLATION
MODELS UC-24R AND UC-24C
Before attaching the panel to the door, place
two screws in the center of each mounting
position just enough that the slotted holes on
the hinge side door panel bracket will slide
under the heads. These positioning screws will
support the door panel during installation and
adjustment. Refer to the illustration below.
Install the door panel by engaging the tabbed
bracket to the handle side of the door first and
then sliding the hinge side mounting bracket
onto the positioning screws on the hinge side
of the door. The panel can be adjusted 1/4" (6)
up and down and side to side.
Once the door panel is in place and adjusted
correctly, attach the four remaining #10 x 1/2"
screws to the hinge side mounting bracket and
install the magnetic decorative caps as shown
in the illustration below.

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Has all packing material been removed?
Turn the unit on first, is the unit operating
properly? If not, is it plugged in? Is the
control turned on?
Has the unit been secured in place with the
anti-tip bracket?
Is the unit level? Are all leveling legs
making contact with the floor?
Is the power cord plugged into a properly
grounded 3-prong outlet, which has been
installed in accordance with all applicable
electrical codes?
Is the water supply connected (model
UC-24C)? Have you checked for leaks?
Is the kickplate screwed in place?
Is the door panel attached securely and
properly aligned?
Is the door aligned for proper appearance
and operation?
Have any installation or service problems
been noted on the product registration
card?
Has the stainless steel door or panel been
inspected for any imperfections? This is to
be done by the dealer or installer with the
customer upon completion of the installa-
tion. NOTE: Classic stainless steel panels
are covered by a limited 60-day parts and
labor warranty for cosmetic defects.
SERVICE INFORMATION
SERVICE INFORMATION
If service is necessary, maintain the quality
built into your Sub-Zero unit by calling a
Sub-Zero authorized service center.
To obtain the name and number of a
Sub-Zero authorized service center, check
the contact & support section of our website,
subzero.com or call Sub-Zero customer service
at 800-222-7820.
When calling for service, you will need the
model and serial number of your unit. Both
numbers are listed on the product rating plate
located inside the cabinet, in the upper left
area of the unit.
If you are storing or disposing of your old
refrigerator or freezer, please do it safely.
Remove the doors or tightly secure the
doors closed. Child entrapment accidents
can be tragic.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Sub-Zero
Customer Service:
800-222-7820
Website:
subzero.com
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