Congratulations on your purchase of a Perlick residential
refrigeration product. Perlick has taken its expertise and experience
into creating the highest quality and most innovative residential
products on the market. Perlick’s product oering gives you the
opportunity to enjoy the functionality and user friendliness in
just about any room of your home, including kitchens, bedrooms,
entertainment rooms, basements and even bathrooms. All Perlick
products are built with commercial-grade stainless steel – providing
you with the beauty and durability for a lifetime of use.
This Installation and Operation Manual will answer your questions
about the features, operation and maintenance of your Refrigerated
Cabinet model. If you have questions that are not addressed here,
call 800 558-5592.
IMPORTANT : PLEASE READ all instructions completely before
attempting to install or operate the unit. First, as you follow these
Installation and Operation instructions, take particular note of the
DANGER!, CAUTION! and WARNING! symbols when they appear.
This information is important for the safe and ecient installation,
operation and care of your Perlick unit.
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Once the unit is completely installed, we suggest you keep this
manual and purchasing documentation in a safe place for future
reference. Should problems occur: refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual. The information will help you quickly identify
a problem and get it remedied. In the event you require assistance,
please contact the dealer where you purchased your unit.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
To request information or service, the model number and serial
number must be provided. This information is located on the inside
ceiling of the unit and on the warranty registration card included
with information packet shipped with the unit.
IMPORTANT : Read through the included warranty statement
then complete and mail the Warranty Registration Card as
soon as possible to validate the registration date. Warranty
registration can also be done online at www.perlick.com. If
warranty registration is not completed, Perlick will use the date
of sale as the rst date of warranty for the unit. Please record the
purchase date of the unit and the dealer’s name, address and
telephone number below.
DANGER
Indicates a hazard that will result in serious injury or death if
precautions are not followed.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard may cause serious injury or death if
precautions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard where minor injury or product damage may
occur if you do not follow instructions.
MODEL NUMBER: ____________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________________
Signature Series Beer Dispensers (HP15, HP24 and HP48 models)
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment, before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer, take o the doors and leave shelves in
place so that children may not easily climb inside.
DANGER
Altering, cutting of the power cord, or removal of the power
cord, removal of power plug, or direct wiring can cause serious
injury, re and/or loss of property and/or life and will void the
warranty.
WARNING
• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit
until the electricity has been disconnected.
• The anti-tip kit must be installed on this unit before it is used.
Never use the drawers, shelves or door as steps or to support
more than they were designed to support.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• Do not lift unit by drawer or door handles.
• Failure to clean the condenser every three (3) months can
cause the unit to malfunction. This could void the warranty.
• Never install the unit behind closed doors. Be sure front
louvered toe plate is free of obstruction. Obstructing the
airow can cause unit to malfunction, and may void the
warranty.
CAUTION
Use only genuine Perlick replacement parts. Imitation parts can
damage the unit, and may void the warranty.
GENERAL
• All electrical instructions assume that outlet is located 4 to 10
inches from oor.
• Floor must be level in area of installation. Leg levelers are used
for ne-tune adjustment only and should not be used to compensate for oor dierences exceeding 1/2-inch.
• When moving unit into position, take care to protect oor surface with cardboard, rugs, etc.
• Never attempt to move unit without the aid of at least one
other person.
• Always secure door shut prior to moving the unit.
FINISHED OPENING REQUIREMENTS
15” Signature Series
HeightDepthWidth
34-3/8” minimum,
35-1/2” maximum
24” Signature Series
HeightDepthWidth
34-3/8” minimum,
35-1/2” maximum
48” Signature Series
HeightDepthWidth
34-3/8” minimum,
35-1/2” maximum
24”15”
24”24”
24”48”
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Signature Series HP15 Models
(Figure 1)
electrical outlet must be located
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8
"
16
5
1
"
8
50" Area in which
7
"7
16
7
14
8
11"
Power cord 65/8" off floor.*
Min. clearance
for door swing.
"
*
Leg leveler can add
3/4" to these dimensions
when fully extended.
15
"
15
16
15
1
"
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" Values may change
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due to custom pull
with a wood overlay door.
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(with
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Power cord 65/8" off floor. *
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Leg levelers can add
*
3/4" to these dimensions
when fully extended.
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25
" Value may change
16
due to custom pull
15
24
"
16
Min. clearance
for door swing.
7
"
8
15
1
"
16
3
21
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26
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8
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dispensing cabinets.
Also fits two sixth
barrels when shelf
is removed.
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8
7
24
"
8
14"
1
3
"
2
with a wood overlay door.
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1/16" tolerance)
(with
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16
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quarter barrel.
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9
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50" Area in which
20 11/16"
Signature Series HP48 Models
*4"
Signature Series HP48 Models
Signature Series Beer Dispensers (HP15, HP24 and HP48 models)
HP48RT Models
Door (Figure 3)/Drawer
Models (Figure 4)
25 7/16" Values may change
due to custom pull
with a wood overlay door.
24"
(with 1/16" tolerance)
12 3/4"
19 5/8"
5 1/4"
1 1/4" Min.
clearance from
a corner to
acheive 90
door swing.
26 9/16"
50" Area in which
electrical outlet must be located.
12 1/4"
pullout shelf
19 5/8"
5 1/4"
90° Swing
required for
clearance.
19 7/8"
Power cord 81/4" off floor.*
24 15/16"
Min. clearance
for door swing.
47 7/8"
19 7/8"
11 15/16"
8 7/16"
* Leg leveler can add
3/4" to these dimensions
when fully extended.
26 9/16"
*34 5/16"
26 9/16"
24 7/8"
25 7/16" Values may change
due to custom pull
with a wood overlay door.
24"
(with 1/16" tolerance)
12 3/4"
6 3/8" 11 3/4"
18 1/8"
25 7/16" Values may change
due to custom pull
with a wood overlay door.
(with 1/16" tolerance)
12 3/4"
3 3/16"
6 3/4" 10 1/2"
24"
17 1/4"
Shelf included with
dispensing cabinets.
1 3/8"
9 3/16"" Max.
6 3/16"
10 13/16" Max.
8 3/8"
17 11/16"
product ht.
product ht.
electrical outlet must be located.
12 1/4"
Power cord 81/4" off floor.*
17 13/16"
Inside Drawer
(Top & Bottom)
*4"
11 15/16"
90°
8 7/16"
1 1/4" Min.
clearance from
a corner to
acheive 90
door swing.
24 15/16"
Min. clearance
for door swing.
* Leg leveler can add
3/4" to these dimensions
when fully extended.
26 9/16" 19 7/8"
*34 5/16"
26 9/16"
20 11/16"
25 7/16" Values may change
24 7/8"
due to custom pull
with a wood overlay door.
(with 1/16" tolerance)
SCALE:1:12
24"
12 3/4"
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PREPARING THE SPACE
Make sure that the space that the opening where the Perlick
cabinet(s) is/are to be installed is properly prepared. Refer to Figure
1 (page 5), Figure 2 (page 6) and Figure 3 (page 7) to ensure proper
space dimensions and electrical service are correct for the model
to be installed.
CAUTION
If cabinet is being installed under a countertop it is recommended
that the countertop be supported by structure other than the
refrigerated cabinet to prevent damage to the counter top.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For a cabinet door to operate properly, the
door must open a minimum of 90°. Use a minimum 3-inch ller in
corner installations to assure a 90° door opening. For HP15 models,
allow 16” clearance in front of the unit. For HP24 and HP48 units,
allow 24” clearance in front of the unit for full door swing, shelf pullout or drawer pull-out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure the oor under the unit is level
with the surrounding nished oor. Protect a nished oor with
plywood, cardboard or some other suitable material before moving
the unit into place. Failure to do this may result in damage to the
oor.
PREPARING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A 115 volt, 60Hz, 15 amp circuit breaker and electrical supply are
required. A separate circuit is required for each Perlick unit installed.
Follow the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances
when installing the receptacle.
All Perlick units come equipped with a NEMA 5-15P 90° plug with
a minimum of 5-feet of cord extending beyond the rear of the
cabinet. The electrical outlet must be ush with or recessed into
the back wall.
Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered or a longer
power cord is required, contact a qualied electrician to have it
replaced in accordance with applicable electrical cords.
DANGER
Failure to comply with the above electrical guidelines may result
in possible injury, death, re or loss of property.
UNPACKING AND MOVING
CAUTION
Do not cut cardboard sleeve covering the unit. Cutting may
result in damage to the exterior of the cabinet.
1. Uncrate the unit outside on a at surface. Remove the cardboard sleeve by removing the banding holding the sleeve
to the shipping base. Carefully lift the cardboard sleeve up
over the top of the unit.
2. Carefully lift unit o base and onto a hand truck or dolly (this
should be done with a minimum of two people; larger units
may require additional helpers!). Make sure the unit is balanced on transporting device using soft, exible strapping.
Protect unit surfaces with cloth material where strapping
contacts unit.
3. Before moving unit, secure door to unit with tape to the
door closed.
4. Carefully move unit to installation site and place in front of
opening.
WARNING
A minimum of two people should lift the cabinet o the base to
prevent possible personal injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never use an extension cord to extend the
power cord to the electrical receptacle.
DANGER
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
Electrical grounding is required. This appliance is equipped with
a three prong (grounding) polarized plug for your protection
against possible shock hazards.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug.
• Never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
• Never use extension cords to connect power to the unit.
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ANTI-TIP BRACKETS
WARNING
Unit may tip forward if loaded racks/shelves are all pulled
out at the same time. To prevent tipping and provide a stable
installation, the unit must be secured in place with the anti-tip
brackets provided with the unit.
A set of metal anti-tip brackets and necessary hardware is supplied
with the unit. The anti-tip brackets, when properly installed, should
secure the rear legs and prevent the unit from tipping forward.
Some installation sites may require modication to provide a secure
surface for attaching brackets. Refer to Figures 5 and 6 (right) and
Figure 7 (below) for mounting bracket locations for 15”, 24” and 48”
Signature Series models.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If installing on a concrete oor, concrete
fasteners are required and are not included in the Anti-Tip Kit.
Figure 5 - 24” Anti-Tip Kit Drawing
Figure 6 - 24” Anti-Tip Kit Drawing
Figure 7 - 48” Anti-Tip Kit Drawing
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Finished ooring should be protected with the appropriate
material to avoid damage from moving the unit.
If unit has been laid on its back or sides, place unit upright and
allow minimum of 24 hours before connecting power.
1. Plug in the unit into the 15 amp grounded outlet located
in the installation opening. With power applied to the unit,
check that the lighting and cooling function operate properly, then turn o power to the wall outlet at the circuit breaker.
WARNING
Shut o power to the wall outlet before installing unit into the
opening.
2. Check that the following are level and square:
• front face and interior opening
• installation opening and oor surface
• countertop bottom front edge
IMPORTANT NOTE: The oor under the unit must be at the same
level as the surrounding nished oor.
Figure 8 - Leveling
3. If all surfaces are level, refer to Figure 8 (right) and perform
the following:
a. Measure from the oor to the bottom of the front edge of
the countertop.
b. Mesure the rear of the unit cabinet from oor to top of
cabinet, at back corners.
c. Adjust rear legs so B measurement equals A measurement.
Usingt an adjustable wrench of pliers, turn legs counterclockwise to raise the unit or clockwise to lower the unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Leveling legs should not extend more than
3/4” from bottom of the unit.
4. Slide cabinet into position. Make sure the rear levelling legs
slide under the anti-tip brackets. Push the unit into the opening until the bottom front edge of the unit is ush with the
surrounding cabinetry, or until the rear legs are tight against
the anti-tip brackets.
5. Shim the front of the unit so the front face is ush with the
surrounding cabinetry. Adjust the front legs to support the
countertop at the shimmed height. Using an adjustable
wrench or pliers, turn the legs counterclockwise to raise the
unit or clockwise to lower the unit. Countertop should be
resting on top of the unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If countertop is not resting entirely on unit top,
shim the countertop to prevent damage to the countertop.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the countertop and unit underneath, do
not place heavy objects on countertop directly above the unit.
6. Check interior door openings inside the cabinet to ensure
the cabinet is level. Reinstall all shelving and sliding drawers
squarely into slide brackets and proper slide bracket grooves.
When sliding shelving and drawers are installed properly
a click should be heard from both slide bracket retaining
clips and should slide smoothly in the tracks. When sliding
shelving or drawers are pulled out to full extension a stop is
activated to prevent additional pull-out.
CAUTION
Improper shelving or drawer installation may not actuate slide
top mechanism.
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TOE PLATE INSTALLATION
When the unit is secured in place, install the louvered toe plate.
Secure louvered toe plate by snapping the latch into the latch
catch on the unit. Refer to Figure 9 (below) for Toe Plate Installation
Illustration and Figures 10 (page 12) and 11 (page 13) for Toe Plate
Wood Overlay template.
CAUTION
The louvered toe plate must be removed to service the unit. The
oor cannot interfere with removal. The louvered sections must
not be covered or obstructed to prevent proper air circulation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To achieve maximum performance, interior
louver openings and fan guard openings should never be
obstructed.
Figure 9- Toe Plate Installation
SHELVING
HP15TS Single Door Beer Dispenser
Shelving not available
HP24TS Single Door Beer Dispenser
Shelving not available
HP48RT Two Door Refrigerator/Beer Dispenser
The two door refrigerator/beer dispenser (HP48RT) comes standard
with two full-extension black vinyl-coated pullout shelves on the
refrigerator side. Shelving not available on beer dispenser side.
HP48RT Drawer/Door Refrigerator/Beer Dispenser
Shelving not available
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