Sub-Zero BI36USPHRH Installation manual

Built-In Refrigeration Installation Guide

BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION

Contents

3 Built-In Refrigeration

4 Opening Dimensions

8 Dual Installation

8 Electrical

9 Plumbing

9 Preparation

10 Anti-Tip Bracket

12 Placement

12 Water Line

13 Custom Panels

16 Alignment

17 Completion

Features and specications are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit subzero.com/specs for the most up-to-date information.

Important Note

To ensure this product is installed and operated as safely and efciently as possible, take note of the following types of highlighted information throughout this guide:

IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is especially

important.

CAUTION indicates 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in

parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specied.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Save these instructions for the local

electrical inspector.

BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION

Product Information

Important product information including the model and serial number are listed on the product rating plate. The rating plate is located at the top frame of the unit, inside the door. Refer to the illustration below.

If service is necessary, contact Sub-Zero factory certied service with the model and serial number. For the name of the nearest Sub-Zero factory certied service or for questions regarding the installation, visit the contact & support section of our website, subzero.com or call Sub-Zero customer care at 800-222-7820.

RATING

PLATE

Tools and Materials

• Screwdrivers—standard and Phillips.

• Power drill.

• Drill bits (masonry bits required for concrete installation).

• Torx drives—T-10, 15 and 20.

• Standard Allen wrench set.

• Standard socket and wrench set.

• 2' and 4' levels.

• Tubing cutter.

• 3' of

• Saddle valve.

• Material to protect home, ooring and cabinetry during

/4" OD copper, braided stainless steel or PEX

tubing.

installation.

Rating plate location.

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SITE PREPARATION

SIDE

Opening Dimensions

STANDARD INSTALLATION

24" (610)

OPENING

DEPTH

TOP VIEW

833/4"

(2127)

OPENING

HEIGHT

VIEW

NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit.

OPENING WIDTH

FRONT VIEW

OPENING WIDTH W

BI-36R, BI-36RG, BI-36F 35

/2" (902) BI-30U, BI-30UG 291/2" (749) BI-36U, BI-36UG, BI-36UFD 351/2" (902) BI-36S 351/2" (902) BI-42UFD 411/2" (1054) BI-42S, BI-42SID, BI-42SD 411/2" (1054) BI-48S, BI-48SID, BI-48SD 471/2" (1206)

If two units are installed side by side, refer to page 6.

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SIDE

SITE PREPARATION

Opening Dimensions

FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION

263/16"

(665)

FLUSH

INSET

DEPTH

23/16"

(56)

TOP VIEW

FINISHED

CLEATS*

/4"

(6)

84"

(2134)

FLUSH

INSET

HEIGHT

VIEW

*3" (76) typical depth. Shaded areas will be visible and should be finished to match cabinetry.

NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit with

/4" (19) panel.

11/4"

(32)

FLUSH INSET WIDTH

FRONT VIEW

4" (102)

11/4"

(32)

(76)*

TYPICAL

23/16"

(56)

FLUSH INSET WIDTH W

BI-36R, BI-36RG, BI-36F 38"

(965)

BI-30U, BI-30UG 32" (813) BI-36U, BI-36UG, BI-36UFD 38" (965) BI-36S 38" (965) BI-42UFD 44" (1118) BI-42S, BI-42SID, BI-42SD 44" (1118) BI-48S, BI-48SID, BI-48SD 50" (1270)

Dimensions assume a 3/4" (19) panel thickness. If two units are installed side by side, refer to page 7.

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SITE PREPARATION

Opening Dimensions

DUAL STANDARD INSTALLATION

24"

OPENING

DEPTH

(610)

TOP VIEW

833/4"

(2127)

OPENING

HEIGHT

NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit.

DUAL OPENING WIDTH W

(762) Models 59

Two 30"

/4" (1518) 30" (762) and 36" (914) Models 653/4" (1670) Two 36" (914) Models 713/4" (1822)

OPENING WIDTH

FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW

A dual installation kit will be required for this installation.

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84"

(2134)

FLUSH

INSET

HEIGHT

/4"

(6)

263/16"

(665)

FLUSH

INSET

DEPTH

23/16"

(56)

*3"

(76)

typical depth. Shaded areas will be visible and should be finished to match cabinetry.

NOTE: Shaded line represents profile of unit with

/4"

(19)

panel.

FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

FINISHED

CLEATS*

11/4"

(32)

FLUSH INSET WIDTH

4" (102)

11/4"

(32)

23/16"

(56)

(76)*

TYPICAL

SITE PREPARATION

Opening Dimensions

DUAL FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION

DUAL FLUSH INSET WIDTH W

(762) Models 62

Two 30"

/4" (1581) 30" (762) and 36" (914) Models 681/4" (1734) Two 36" (914) Models 741/4" (1886)

Dimensions assume a 3/4" (19) panel thickness. A dual installation kit will be required for this installation.

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SITE PREPARATION

Dual Installation

If two units are installed side by side, a dual installation kit may be required. Installations without a custom ller strip require a dual installation kit. If a dual installation kit is not specied, a 2" Dual installations without a ller strip can only be accomplished using two units with opposite hinges. Refer to the illustrations below.

Dual installation kits are available through an authorized Sub-Zero dealer. For local dealer information, visit the nd a showroom section of our website, subzero.com. For questions regarding the installation, call Sub-Zero customer care at 800-222-7820.

(51) ller strip is recommended between units.

Electrical

Installation must comply with all applicable electrical codes.

The electrical supply should be located within the shaded area shown in the illustration below. A separate circuit, servicing only this appliance is required. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is not recommended and may cause interruption of operation.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Supply 115 VAC, 60 Hz Service 15 amp Receptacle 3-prong grounding-type

CAUTION

The outlet must be checked by a qualied electrician to be sure that it is wired with the correct polarity. Verify that the outlet is properly grounded.

WARNING

Do not use an extension cord, two-prong adapter or remove the power cord ground prong.

WITHOUT FILLER STRIP

Opposite hinges.

FILLER STRIP

Same side hinges.

(178)

(152)

751/2" (1918)

FROM FLOOR

RIGHT SIDE

OF OPENING

Electrical supply location.

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SITE PREPARATION

Plumbing

Installation must comply with all applicable plumbing codes.

The water supply line should be located within the shaded area shown in the illustration below. The water supply line should be connected to the house supply with an easily accessible shut-off valve. Do not use self-piercing valves. The water supply line must not interfere with installation of the anti-tip brackets.

A reverse osmosis system can be used provided there is constant water pressure of 35–120 psi to the unit at all times. In this application, the water ltration system must be bypassed by removing the lter. A copper line is not recommended for this application.

PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

Water Supply

Pressure 35–120 psi Excess Line for Connection 36" (914)

(2.4–8.3 bar) supplied

/4" OD copper, braided

stainless steel or PEX tubing

(2.4–8.3 bar)

Preparation

Uncrate the unit and inspect for damage. Remove the wood base and discard shipping bolts and brackets. Remove and recycle packing materials. Do not discard the kickplate, antitip brackets and hardware.

Completely retract the front leveling legs to allow the unit to be moved into position. The front and rear leveling legs can be adjusted from the front once the unit is in position.

Remove the drain pan from the base of the unit to avoid damage, and allow for proper appliance dolly placement.

The grille assembly should be removed prior to moving the unit. To remove, pull out on the bottom edge of the grille and rotate upward. Loosen the back two grille mounting screws and remove the front two grille mounting screws. Refer to the illustrations below. With the grille held rmly, pull forward to remove.

BACK GRILLE

SCREW

RIGHT SIDE

OF OPENING

18" (457)

AREA EXTENDS

FORWARD ON FLOOR

Water supply location.

/2" (13)

6" (152)

3" (76)

FRONT

GRILLE SCREW

Grille removal.

Grille mounting screws.

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SITE PREPARATION

Anti-Tip Bracket

WARNING

To prevent the unit from tipping forward, the anti-tip brackets must be installed.

The two anti-tip brackets must be installed exactly 24"

(610)

from the front of the opening to the back of the brackets and a minimum of 4" opening. This depth will increase to 26 inset installation based on

(102) from the sides of the

/4" (19) thick panels. Failure to

/16" (665) for a ush

properly position the anti-tip brackets will prevent proper engagement.

Use all anti-tip bracket hardware as instructed for wood or concrete oors.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For wood or concrete oor applications,

if the #12 screws do not hit a wall stud or wall plate, use the #8 screws and #12 washers with the wall anchors.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In some installations the subooring or

nished oor may necessitate angling the screws used to fasten the anti-tip brackets to the back wall.

ANTI-TIP HARDWARE

2 Anti-tip brackets

12 #12 x 2

12 #12 at washers

4 #8–18 x 1 4 Nylon Zip-it

/2" pan head screws

/8"–16 x 33/4" wedge anchors

/4" truss head screws

wall anchors

WOOD FLOOR APPLICATION

After properly locating the anti-tip brackets in the opening,

drill pilot holes

/16" (5) diameter maximum in the wall studs or wall plate. Use the #12 screws and washers to secure the brackets. Verify the screws penetrate through the ooring

material and into wall studs or wall plate a minimum of

(19)

. Refer to the illustration below.

/4"

CONCRETE FLOOR APPLICATION

After properly locating the anti-tip brackets in the opening,

drill pilot holes or wall plate. Drill a minimum of 1 washers to secure the brackets to the wall, and use the

/16" (5) diameter maximum in the wall studs

/8" (10) diameter holes into the concrete

/2" (38) deep. Use the #12 screws and

/8" wedge anchors to secure the brackets to the oor. Verify the screws penetrate wall studs or wall plate a minimum of

/4" (19). Refer to the illustration below.

24"

(610)

4" (102)

MIN

24"

(610)

4" (102)

MIN

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WALL PLATE

SUBFLOORING

Wood oor.

FINISHED FLOORING

WOOD FLOOR

WALL PLATE

SUBFLOORING

CONCRETE

FLOOR

Concrete oor.

FINISHED

FINISHED FLOORING

FLOORING

11/2"(38)

min

MIN

SITE PREPARATION

Anti-Tip Bracket

CONCRETE WEDGE ANCHOR INSTALLATION:

1 Drill a

/8" (10) diameter hole any depth exceeding the minimum embedment. Clean the hole or drill additional depth to accommodate drill nes.

2 Assemble the washer and nut ush with the end of

anchor to protect threads. Drive the anchor through the material to be fastened until the washer is ush 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.

WARNING

Verify there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area which the screws could penetrate.

CAUTION

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 sufcient time to cure. The use of core drills is not recommended to drill holes for the anchors.

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INSTALLATION

Placement

CAUTION

Before moving the unit into position, secure door(s) closed and protect any nished ooring.

Use an appliance dolly to move the unit near the opening.

If the unit has been on its back or side, it must stand upright for a minimum of 24 hours before connecting power.

Plug the power cord into the grounded outlet and roll the unit into position. Verify the anti-tip brackets are properly engaged.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If used, side panels will need to be

installed before the unit is placed in its nal position. Refer to page 15.

Water Line

Approximately 3' (.9 m) of 1/4" plastic tubing is connected to the unit with a preassembled under the unit. The water line tting connection kit, provided with the unit, contains a connection to the household water line.

Purge the water line prior to nal connection to the unit. This will remove any debris that may be present in the tubing from installing the new water line.

Place the sleeve and nut on the water line and fasten to the connection at the end of the tubing. Do not over tighten. Check all water line ttings for leaks. Verify the drain pan can be installed and removed without water line interference.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If a reverse osmosis system used, it is

recommended that the water ltration system be bypassed by removing the lter.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Water lines can not be exposed to

freezing temperatures.

/4" compression connection

/4" compression union tting for

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PANEL INSTALLATION

Custom Panels

For overlay and ush inset applications, custom door and grille panels must be installed. Panel size is critical for a proper t. To verify panel requirements and dimensions, refer to the Sub-Zero design guide at subzero.com/specs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Flush inset applications require a

minimum

/2" (13) reveal on all sides.

Finish all sides of custom panels. They may be visible when the door is open or through the window of glass door models.

EXTERNAL DISPENSER

For external dispenser models, the dispenser glasswell will need to be removed before custom panels can be installed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The total panel thickness (including

backer and spacer, if used) in the glasswell area can range

/4" (6) to a maximum 11/8" (29). If the panel is thicker,

from the area must be routed to 1

/8" (29) maximum thickness.

To remove the glasswell, lift the water grille up and out. Remove the control panel by removing the center plastic mandrel supports. Tilt the control panel out and disconnect the wire harness (blue side up) from the back side. Remove the bezel by removing the four screws. Refer to the illustrations below.

Once custom panels have been installed, reverse the procedure to reinstall the glasswell.

ICE

WATER

LOCK

INDICATOR

LIGHT

Dispenser glasswell.

WATER GRILLE

Glasswell removal.

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PANEL INSTALLATION

Custom Panels

DOOR PANELS

To install custom door panels, remove the handle side trim molding. Insert a screwdriver tip into the top corner slot on the handle side and pop out the trim. For the drawer, insert a screwdriver tip into the slot on either side of the trim running along the top of the drawer and pop out the trim. Remove the screws and frame. Refer to the illustrations below.

The door has a into. If the panel is thicker than a around the panel or mount the panel on a sheet of

/4" (6) frame for the custom panel to slide

/4" (6), rout an edge

/4" (6)

thick material, then insert into the frame.

A .10"

(3) space is required between the backer panel and

the custom panel to allow the panel to slide into the door frame. Refer to the illustrations below for critical dimensions.

Install handle hardware before inserting the panel. Large D-style handles are recommended rather than knobs. Screw heads must be countersunk into the panel.

Slide the panel into the frame.

To reinstall the door trim molding, insert the top of the trim into grooves at the top of the door and work downward, snapping the trim into clips on the door frame. For the drawer, start at one end and move towards the opposite end, snapping the trim into the clips.

SPACER PANEL

CUSTOM PANEL

BACKER PANEL

TRIM

CUSTOM

PANEL

SPACER

PANEL

BACKER

PANEL

Door side trim.

Drawer top trim.

/16" (8) min

/8" (3) (OVERLAY)

Panel assembly cross section (overlay).

/4"

(19)

typical

.10" (3)

/4" (6)

Panel assembly rear view.

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PANEL INSTALLATION

84"

(2134)

24"

(610)

ROUT TO

/16" (5)

(OVER-AND-UNDER

MODELS)

OPTIONAL

TOE KICK CUT-OUT

4" (102)

201/2"

(521)

53/4"

(146)

17/8"(48)

1" (25)

41/4" (108)

ROUT TO

/8" (3)

FRONT

OF SIDE

PANEL

25/8"

(67)

MAIN

FRAME

SIDE PANEL

ROUTING

1" (25)

17/8" (48)

/8" (3)

/2" (13)

Custom Panels

GRILLE PANEL

Remove the bottom grille frame by extracting the lower two corner screws from each side of the grille assembly. Refer to the illustration below.

With the bottom section removed, slide the custom grille

panel into the frame. If the panel is thinner than

/4" (6), a ller material will need to be installed to achieve a proper t. Once the panel is installed, reattach the bottom grille frame by sliding the corner brackets back into position, then reinstall the four corner screws.

BOTTOM

GRILLE

FRAME

SIDE PANEL

When installing a custom side panel, an accessory kit is required and is available through an authorized Sub-Zero dealer. For local dealer information, visit the nd a showroom section of our website, subzero.com. Stainless steel and white enamel side panels are also available from an authorized Sub-Zero dealer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The use of side panels may change the

width of the opening.

A custom side panel must be a minimum of 24"

/2" (13) thick. Routing will be necessary for the side

and

(610) deep

panel to t ush against the side of the unit. Refer to the illustrations below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The height of the side panel will vary

with the height of the grille. Verify the nished height before modifying panels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For over-and-under and French door

models, additional routing will be necessary to accommodate the lower hinge plate of the refrigerator.

Grille frame assembly.

Routing detail.

Side panel dimensions.

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INSTALLATION

Alignment

LEVELING

Once the unit is in position, turn the front leveling legs clockwise to adjust the height. The rear height adjustment

can be made from the front of the roller base. Using a

socket, turn the

/8" hex bolt clockwise to raise the unit or

/8"

counterclockwise to lower. Use the lowest torque setting when using a power drill. Do not turn the rear leveling legs by hand. Refer to the illustration below.

When the unit is properly leveled, door and drawer adjustments are less likely to be necessary.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Level the unit to the oor, not sur-

rounding cabinetry. This could affect the operation of the unit, such as door closing.

WARNING

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

DOOR ADJUSTMENT

The doors of side-by-side and over-and-under models can be adjusted in and out, and side to side tilt. The doors of side-by-side models can also be adjusted up and down.

To make adjustments, slightly loosening the two upper hinge

bolts on the upper hinge plate using a

/2" wrench. Refer to

the illustration below.

In-and-out adjustment | For a left-hinge door, using a

/32" allen wrench, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to bring the handle side of the door inward, and counterclockwise to move the handle side outward. Reverse directions for a right-hinge door.

Side-to-side tilt adjustment | For a left-hinge door, using a

/8" wrench, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to raise the handle side of the door, and counterclockwise to lower the handle side. Reverse directions for a right-hinge door.

Up-and-down adjustment | For a left-hinge door, using a

/4" allen wrench, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to raise the door and counterclockwise to lower. Refer to the illustration below. Reverse directions for a right-hinge door.

FRONT

LEVELING LEG

REAR

ADJUSTMENT

Rear roller base adjustment.

UPPER

HINGE BOLTS

SIDE-TO-SIDE

TILT ADJUSTMENT

Door adjustment bolts.

IN-AND-OUT

ADJUSTMENT

Up-and-down door adjustment.

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INSTALLATION

Completion

GRILLE INSTALLATION

Install the grille assembly and check for proper t. The grille is designed to rest on the upper door hinge(s) to minimize the reveal between the top of the door and bottom of the grille. To eliminate interference, the grille height can be adjusted. Loosen the four grille adjustment screws (two on each side) and adjust the grille height as needed. Refer to the illustration below.

BACK GRILLE

SCREW

GRILLE SCREW

Grille height adjustment.

FRONT

GRILLE

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

ANCHORING

After the unit has been leveled and door adjustment completed, anchor the unit to the opening to ensure a proper t and secure installation.

To anchor the top of the unit, open the grille and install the screws provided, through the grille frame into cabinetry. There are several hole locations. Refer to the illustration below. Check for proper door clearance by opening the door.

To anchor the bottom of the unit, drive a screw through the side hole inside each roller base assembly. The screw will need to go in at an angle to attach properly. Refer to the illustration below. Additional material may be needed behind the cleat to ensure sufcient anchoring.

CAUTION

If the screws provided are not suitable for the installation, use adequate screws.

ANCHORING

SCREWS

Top anchoring.

Bottom anchoring.

ANCHORING

SCREW

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INSTALLATION

Completion

Reinstall the drain pan and verify it is in the proper position.

Install the kickplate using screws to attach it to brackets on the inside of each roller base. Refer to the illustration below. The kickplate must be removable for service. The oor cannot interfere with removal. Refer to the label mounted on the kickplate support for height clearance.

Turn power on by touching POWER on the control panel.

Install the light diffuser by aligning the slots of the light diffuser onto the bracket pegs and pulling forward so the tabs on the slots engage the bracket pegs. Refer to the illustration below.

PEG

SLOT

WATER FILTER BYPASS

If the water ltration system will not be utilized, it can be placed in water lter bypass mode by removing the water lter. Refer to the illustration below. Follow these steps to remove the water lter:

1 Pull out on the bottom edge of the grille assembly and

tilt the grille frame upward.

2 To remove the cartridge, rotate the cartridge counter-

clockwise one-quarter turn and pull out. Refer to the illustration below.

WATER FILTER

Kickplate installation.

Light diffuser installation.

Location of water lter.

Water lter removal.

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