Sub-zero 424FS, 424, 427R, 427, WS-30 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Wine Storage

Wine Storage Installation Guide

Contents

Wine Storage Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Models 424 and 424FS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Models 427 and 427R Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Model WS-30 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Features and specifications in this guide 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.

Important Note

o ensure the safe and efficient installation of Sub-Zero

T equipment, please take note of the following types of highlighted information throughout this guide:

IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is especially relevant to a problem-free installation.

CAUTION signals a situation where minor injury or product damage may occur if instructions are not followed.

WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if precautions are not followed.

Wine Storage Equipment 3

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Wine Storage Equipment

he importance of the installation of the Sub-Zero wine

T storage unit cannot be overemphasized. Installation should be done by a qualified installer.

Before you begin the installation process, it is recommended that you read this entire installation guide. 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 regarding the installation should be directed to your Sub-Zero dealer or Sub-Zero customer service at 800-222-7820. You may also check the contact & support sectionofour website, subzero.com.

Important product information, including the model and serial number of your unit are listed on the product rating plate. For models 424 and 424FS, the rating plate is located on the underside of the top wall. For models 427, 427R and WS-30, it is attached to the underside of the control panel. Refer to the illustrations.

Models 424 and 424FS.

ATING PLATE

RATING PLATE

Models 427, 427R and WS-30.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in

parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 4

341/2"

(876)

ROUGH

PENING

HEIGHT

341/4"

(870)

MINIMUM

HEIGHT

REQUIRED

ROUGH OPENING

WIDTH

24"(610) MODEL 424

243/8"(619) MODEL 424FS

151/2"

(394)

24"

(610)

ROUGH

OPENING

DEPTH

LOCATE ELECTRICAL

WITHIN SHADED AREA

/2"

(

114

)

21/2"

(64)

237/8"

(606)

MODEL 424

ANTI-TIP BRACKET

MODEL 424FS

ANTI-TIP BRACKET

90˚

145˚

MAXIMUM

DOOR SWING

44" (1118)

DOOR CLEARANCE

26" (660)

DOOR CLEARANCE

253/8"

(644)

253/8"

(645)

FRONT VIEW

OP VIEW

Models 424 and 424FS Installation

he Sub-Zero model 424FS wine storage unit is designed

T to be attractive in a stand alone setting. It can also be slid into surrounding cabinetry with clearance dimensions slightly different than the standard built-in model 424.

Make sure that the finished rough opening where the wine storage unit is to be installed is properly prepared. Refer to the installation specifications illustration for rough opening dimensions, door swing clearance and electrical placement for models 424 and 424FS.

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 clearance 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.

Do not load wine into the wine storage unit until the installation is complete.

Door swing clearances are based on stainless steel door and handle dimensions.

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Electrical Requirements

115 V AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit breaker and electrical

A supply are required. A separate circuit, servicing only this appliance, is required.

The power supply cord has a 3-prong grounding plug, which must be plugged into a mating 3-prong groundingtype 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 the previous page.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For models 424 and 424FS, the elec-

trical 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A ground fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) is not recommended and may cause interruption of operation.

HOME ALARM SYSTEM

If a home alarm system is to be used, refer to home alarm connections on page 9. In addition to operating power, the installer may also be required to supply a home automation system lead to the unit. This is for a low-voltage, lowcurrent signal similar to door and window sensor signals. Common, normally open and normally closed contact configurations are provided.

Three

/4" (6) female spade connectors are located in the compressor compartment and are accessible behind the kickplate on models 424 and 424FS. A minimum of 36" (914) of lead wire should be provided for each contact, exiting the back wall near the electrical outlet.

Unpacking and Moving

ncrate the unit, remove its wood base and discard the

U shipping bolts that hold the wood base to the bottom of the unit. Remove all packing materials and tape.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not discard the kickplate, anti-tip

bracket and hardware. These items will be needed for the installation.

All roller-assembly wine shelves should be removed to reduce weight and prevent them from rolling. 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 wine storage unit. Position the dolly at the back of the unit to prevent damage to finished surfaces.

Before moving the wine storage unit in to position, protect any finished flooring with appropriate materials and secure the door closed.

Do not use an extension cord or two-prong adapter. Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 6

/4" (6)

ANTI-TIP

BRACKET

COUNTERTOP

BRACKET

ANTI-TIP BRACKET

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

MODEL 424FS

To prevent the unit from tipping forward and provide a stable installation, the unit must be secured in place with the anti-tip bracket.

An anti-tip bracket and hardware is provided with the wine storage 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.

MODEL 424

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 model 424, for installations 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 you are installing the model 424FS in a space deeper than 24 more than 24

/8" (625), the anti-tip bracket must be installed no

/8" (625) deep, so it engages the unit properly. It is important that this measurement be made from the front surface of the door, to the back of the antitip bracket. Refer to the illustration.

Anti-tip bracket—model 424FS.

Anti-tip bracket—model 424. Countertop bracket

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 7

123/16"

(310)

123/16"

(310)

24"

(610)

FINISHED FLOORING

UNDERLAYMENT

WALL PLATE

SUBFLOORING

WOOD FLOOR

24"

(610)

11/2"

min (38)

123/16"

(310)

123/16"

(310)

FINISHED FLOORING

UNDERLAYMENT

WALL PLATE

SUBFLOORING

CONCRETE

FLOOR

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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

WOOD FLOOR APPLICATIONS

Use the four #12 x 21/2" wood screws and the four1/4" flat washers provided. Drill pilot holes

/16" (5) diameter maximum, and be sure that the screws penetrate through the flooring material and into the wall plate a minimum of

/4" (19). Be sure that the screws hold tight. Refer to the

illustration below.

CONCRETE FLOOR APPLICATIONS

Use the two3/8" x 33/4" concrete wedge anchors, two

#12 x 2

/2" wood screws and two1/4" flat washers provided. Be sure that the anchors and screws hold tight. Refer to the illustration below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In some installations the subflooring

or finished floor may require angling the wood screws used to fasten the anti-tip bracket to the back wall.

Make sure that there are no electrical wires in the area which the screws could penetrate.

INSTALLATION FOR CONCRETE WEDGE ANCHORS

1) Drill a3/8" (10) diameter hole any depth exceeding the minimum embedment. Clean the hole or continue drilling additional depth to accommodate drill fines. Use a carbide drill bit manufactured within ANSI B94.12-77.

2) Assemble the washer and nut flush with the end of anchor to protect threads. Drive the anchor through the material to be fastened until the washer is flush with the surface material.

3) Expand the anchor by tightening the nut 3–5 turns past hand-tight position or to 25 foot-pounds of torque.

Always wear safety glasses and use other necessary protective devices or apparel when installing or working with anchors.

Anchors are not recommended for use in lightweight masonry material such as block or brick, or for use in new concrete which has not had sufficient time to cure. The use of core drills is not recommended to drill holes for the anchors.

Wood floors. Concrete floors.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 8

Lock Installation

f a home alarm system is to be used with the wine

IMPORTANT NOTE: I

f you are adding an accessory lock kit to your wine storage unit, it should be installed before you position the unit. Installation instructions are included with the lock kit.

For model 424, the lock is attached to the bottom of the metal door frame. The decorative door panel is not involved in the installation or operation of the lock. The catch portion of the lock is attached to the bottom of the appliance cabinet in pre-punched holes. When installing the lock kit, it may be helpful to tip the unit on its back for easier access.

POSITION THE UNIT

I storage unit, the lead wires should be threaded into the compressor compartment before you position the unit. Refer to home alarm connections on page 9, for the location of these lead wires. After the unit is in position, the alarm wiring can be completed from the front.

Pre-level the wine storage unit before sliding it into position. Leveling cannot be completed with the unit pushed back in the installation opening.

For model 424FS, adust the leveling legs so the top of the unit is no more than 34

/8" (879) above the floor. This is to allow the unit to engage the anti-tip bracket properly. Center the model 424FS in front of the anti-tip bracket.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If for any reason the wine storage 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 satisfied that the unit is operating properly, shut off power to the electrical outlet at the circuit breaker and proceed.

Shut off the power to the electrical outlet.

Slide the unit into position, making sure the anti-tip bracket is engaged properly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When the wine storage unit is

installed, the anti-tip bracket will be positioned just below the engaging bracket on the unit. It is not necessary to raise the unit up so that it locks into the anti-tip bracket, but the unit must be in alignment with the anti-tip bracket.

The wine storage unit provides the best access to its contents when the front surface of the door panel extends out from surrounding cabinets approximately

/4" (6). For model 424FS, if there are no surrounding cabinet surfaces to gauge depth, slide the unit back until it engages the anti-tip bracket.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The floor under the wine storage unit

must be at the same level as the surrounding finished floor to allow for removal of the unit for servicing.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 9

LEVELING LEGS

HOME ALARM

CONNECTIONS

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Level the Unit

sing an adjustable wrench or pliers, turn each of the four

U leveling legs clockwise to raise the unit and counterclockwise to lower the unit. Refer to the illustration below for location of the leveling legs.

For model 424, the countertop bracket should be used to make a solid installation. Refer to the illustration on page 6. If this is not possible, wedge shims along the sides and top.

To reduce the possibility of the unit tipping forward, the front leveling legs must be in contact with the floor.

Home Alarm Connections

efore the kickplate is installed, all necessary wiring

B connections in the compressor compartment should be completed.

If a home alarm system is to be installed on the wine storage unit, the connections should be made using the logic supplied with the alarm specifications. Refer to the illustration for the appliance lead locations, and refer to the following for color codes:

• Normally open contacts – white with red stripe wire

• Normally closed contacts – white with blue stripe wire

• Common – gray with white stripe wire

Use the make the proper wiring connections.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not responsible for alarm

system connection, this information should be supplied to the home security system contractor.

/4" (6) spade terminals or wire nuts provided to

Leveling legs. Home alarm connections.

The alarm circuit in the unit is intended as a lowvoltage, low-current device only. It should not be used to switch line power.

Any unused terminals should be completely insulated and all wires should be secured away from conductive or moving components.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 10

KICKPLATE

Kickplate Installation

nce the unit is leveled and wiring connections made, the

O 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 interfere 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.

Door Panel—Model 424

odel 424 is offered in two design applications; stainless

M steel (/S) and overlay (/O). Each of these designs are available as a glass door (G) model.

The stainless steel model 424/S is available as a glass door (G) model only, with the classic finish and is shipped from the factory with the decorative stainless steel door panel and matching handle in place.

The overlay model 424/O is available as a glass door (G) or solid door (S) model and is designed to accept a decorative door panel to match surrounding cabinetry. The door panel and the handle will be provided by the customer.

Before beginning installation, check for the correct components for the fit and finish desired. All overlay doors require a decorative panel 23 a minimum

IMPORTANT NOTE: For installations at or above 5,000'

/8" (16) thick.

(1524 m) in altitude, a special high altitude glass door unit (HA) must be ordered.

/4" (603) by 301/16" (764) and

Kickplate installation.

If you have questions, contact your Sub-Zero dealer or cabinet supplier. Additional panel information can be found in the Sub-Zero design guide.

A solid panel must not be installed on a glass door unit, as this may cause moisture to form behind the panel.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 11

GASKET

GLASS

/32" (11)

DIAMETER

/4" (6)

DIAMETER

OVERLAY

PANEL

DOOR

FRAME

TENON CENTER

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Overlay Door Panel—Model 424

nspect the door panel for the minimum

(16) thickness,

/8" the finished inside edge. The glass door has a 10 lbs (5 kg) weight limit and the solid door has a 20 lb (9 kg) weight limit. Refer to the wine storage section of the Sub-Zero design guide for additional panel information.

Decide if the handle will be attached through the glass door frame or just through the decorative door panel. If it is just through the door panel, the handle must be attached first.

Decorative panels are attached to the model 424 door using #8 x

/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

/4" (6) diameter holes in the front of the glass door frame.

Refer to the illustration below.

With the wine storage unit secured in position 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.

he door panel is then lowered from the door frame, tenon

T 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.

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 glass 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 glass door.

The cross section illustration 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 hole is made in the front wall of the extrusion and a

/4" (6) diameter

/32"

(11) diameter hole through the rest of the frame.

Overlay panel. Door frame cross section.

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Overlay Door Panel—Model 424

IMPORTANT NOTE: I

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 wine storage unit. Be sure to cover all the holes in the door that were used.

nstall screws in all the mounting holes

The wine storage unit 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 inexperienced with drilling, fasten the handle from the rear of the door panel only.

Models 424 and 424FS Installation 13

TOP DOOR HINGE

SHIPPING

SCREWS

BOTTOM

DOOR HINGE

SHIPPING

SCREWS

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IMPORTANT NOTE: T

installed and leveled before door hinge adjustments can be made.

The top and bottom cabinet hinges on models 424 and 424FS are held in place with three permanent adjustment screws and two shipping screws. Refer to the illustrations below. The shipping screws must be removed and discarded to adjust the door alignment and fit. If no adjustments are necessary, it is recommended that all five screws remain in place.

On the model 424FS, only the bottom door hinge can be adjusted. Remove and discard the two shipping screws and loosen the three hinge screws to adjust the door. Refer to illustration 12.

he wine storage unit must be

Completing the Installation

IMPORTANT NOTE: W

lation of the model 424 or 424FS wine storage unit, refer to page 50 for an installation checklist and page 51 for service information.

hen you have completed the instal-

Top hinge. Bottom hinge.

Models 427 and 427R Installation 14

27"

(686)

ROUGH OPENING WIDTH

25"

(635)

ROUGH

OPENING

EPTH

237/8"

(606)

90˚

105˚

MAXIMUM

DOOR SWING

35" (889)

DOOR CLEARANCE

28" (711)

DOOR CLEARANCE

251/2"

(648)

251/2"

(648)

151/2"

(394)

LOCATE ELECTRICAL

WITHIN SHADED AREA

/2"

(

114

)

21/2"

(64)

ANTI-TIP BRACKET

FRONT VIEW

TOP VIEW

80" (

2032)

OUGH OPENING

HEIGHT

O FINISHED FLOORING

791/2" (2019)

MIN HEIGHT

EQUIRED

Models 427 and 427R Installation

ake sure that the finished rough opening where the wine

M storage unit is to be installed is properly prepared. Refer to the installation specifications illustration for rough opening dimensions, door swing clearance and electrical placement for models 427 and 427R.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To operate properly, the door must

open a minimum of 90°. Use a minimum 2" (51) filler in corner installations to assure a 90° door opening. Allow enough clearance 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.

Do not load wine into the wine storage unit until the installation is complete.

Door swing clearances are based on stainless steel door and handle dimensions.

Models 427 and 427R Installation 15

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Electrical Requirements

115 V AC, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit breaker and electrical

A supply are required. A separate circuit, servicing only this appliance, is required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For models 427 and 427R, the elec-

trical 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A ground fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) is not recommended and may cause interruption of operation.

Do not use an extension cord or two-prong adapter. Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

Unpacking and Moving

ncrate the unit, remove its wood base and discard the

U shipping bolts that hold the wood base to the bottom of the unit. Remove all packing materials and tape.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not discard the kickplate/ grille,

anti-tip bracket and hardware. These items will be needed for the installation.

Retract the front leveling legs to allow you to move the unit more easily during installation. You will extend the leveling legs when the unit is in its final position to reduce the possibility of the unit tipping forward.

Use an appliance dolly to move the wine storage unit. Position the dolly at the side of the unit to prevent damage to finished surfaces.

HOME ALARM SYSTEM

If a home alarm system is to be used, refer to wiring connections on page 20. In addition to operating power, the installer may also be required to supply a home automation system lead to the unit. This is for a lowvoltage, low-current signal similar to door and window sensor signals. Common, normally open and normally closed contact configurations are provided.

Three

/4" (6) female spade connectors are located in the compressor compartment and are accessible behind the kickplate/grille on models 427 and 427R. A minimum of 36" (914) of lead wire should be provided for each contact, exiting the back wall near the electrical outlet.

Before moving the wine storage unit into position, protect any finished flooring with appropriate materials.

Models 427 and 427R Installation 16

WOOD FLOOR

Finished Flooring

Underlayment

Subflooring

Wall Plate

Finished Flooring

Underlayment

Subflooring

Wall Plate

CONCRETE FLOOR

/2"

min

(38)

Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

n anti-tip bracket and hardware is provided with the wine

A storage 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.

If you are installing the model 427 or 427R in a space deeper than 24" (610), the anti-tip bracket must be installed no more than 24" (610) deep, so it engages the unit properly. It is important that this measurement be made from the front of the unit without panels, to the back of the anti-tip bracket.

To prevent the unit from tipping forward and provide a stable installation, install the anti-tip bracket and extend the front leveling legs to the floor.

WOOD FLOOR APPLICATIONS

Use the six #12 x 21/2" wood screws and the six1/4" flat washers provided. Drill pilot holes

/16" (5) diameter maximum, and be sure that the screws penetrate through the flooring material and into the wall plate a minimum of

/4" (19). Be sure that the screws hold tight. Refer to the

illustration below.

CONCRETE FLOOR APPLICATIONS

Use the two3/8" x 33/4" concrete wedge anchors, two #12 x 2

/2" wood screws and two1/4" flat washers provided. Be sure that the anchors and screws hold tight. Refer to the illustration below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In some installations the subflooring

or finished floor may require angling the wood screws used to fasten the anti-tip bracket to the back wall.

Make sure that there are no electrical wires in the area which the screws could penetrate.

Wood floors— dimension A is 13

/2" (343).

Concrete floors— dimension A is 131/2" (343).

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