Sub Zero IC36FILH, IC24FILH, ID36CI, IC24RLH, ID36R Installation

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DESIGNER REFRIGERATION

INSTALLATION GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS, INSTALLATION, AND MORE

DESIGNER REFRIGERATION

Contents

3 Designer Refrigeration

4 Opening Dimensions

5 Electrical

6 Plumbing

7 Preparation

8 Anti-Tip Bracket

10 Placement

10 Alignment

11 Water Line

12 Panels

14 Panel Installation

16 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.

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DESIGNER REFRIGERATION

Product Information

Important product information, including the model and serial number, are listed on the product rating plate. For column models, the rating plate is located inside the middle drawer near the drawer guide opposite the hinge. For tall and drawer models, the rating plate is located inside the cabinet, to the left of the upper drawer. Refer to the illustrations 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 and support section of our website, subzero.com, or call Sub-Zero Customer Care at 800-222-7820.

RATING PLATE

Tools and Materials

• Screwdrivers—standard, Phillips, and Torx.

• Power drill.

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

• Standard socket and wrench set.

• 2' and 4' levels.

• Tubing cutter.

(.9 m) of

• 3'

PEX tubing.

• Saddle valve.

• Material to protect home, ooring, and cabinetry during

installation.

/4" OD copper, braided stainless steel, or

Column models

Tall and drawer models

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SITE PREPARATION

NOTE:

SIDE

Opening Dimensions

DESIGNER MODELS

253/4" (654)

FOR OUTDOOR

25" (635)

OPENING

DEPTH

MODEL

OPENING

HEIGHT

TOP VIEW

OPENING WIDTH

OPENING DIMENSIONS

COLUMN AND TALL W H

18" Column 18" (457) 84" (2134) 24" Column 24" (610) 84" (2134) 30" Column and Tall 30" (762) 84" (2134) 36" Column and Tall 36" (914) 84" (2134)

DRAWER W H

24" Drawer 24" (610) 341/2" (876) 27" Drawer 27" (686) 341/2" (876) 30" Drawer 30" (762) 341/2" (876) 36" Drawer 36" (914) 341/2" (876)

The depth of each designer model is 24" (610). Allow for panel thickness when planning the nished opening depth.

A minimum 3 of the opening—4

/2" (89) nished return is required on all sides

/2" (114) for the outdoor model. Framed cabinets require additional nished ller material behind the face frame for a proper installation. Refer to the illustration.

DUAL INSTALLATION

When installing two units side by side in a dual installation, the opening width is the width of the two units added together. A dual installation kit is required for this installation. If a dual installation kit is not specied, a minimum

(51) ller strip is required between the units.

VIEW

31/2" (89) finished returns will be visible and should be finished to match cabinetry—

41/2" (114) for outdoor model.

/4" (19)

31/2" (89)

FINISHED

RETURN

FRAMELESS

CABINETRY

TYPICAL

31/2" (89)

FINISHED

RETURN

FRONT VIEW

FRAMED

CABINETRY

/4" (19)

TYPICAL

FILLER

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.

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SITE PREPARATION

Electrical Requirements

Installation must comply with all applicable electrical codes.

The electrical supply must be located within the shaded area shown in the illustration and chart below. A separate circuit servicing only this appliance is required.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For indoor models, a ground fault circuit

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

For the outdoor model, a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is required to reduce the risk of electrical shock.

The electrical outlet must be positioned with the grounding prong to the right of the thinner blades.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LOCATION

18" Model 6" (152) 24" Model 91/2" (241) 27" Model 11" (279) 30" Model 121/2" (318) 36" Model 151/2" (394)

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

LEFT SIDE

OF OPENING

41/2"

(114)

/4" (6)1/4" (6)

Electrical supply location

FLOOR

41/4"

(108)

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SITE PREPARATION

Plumbing Requirements

Installation must comply with all applicable plumbing codes.

Locate the water supply line within the shaded area shown in the illustration below. Connect the water supply line to the house supply with an easily accessible shut-off valve. Do not use self-piercing valves. The water supply line must be ush with the oor and cannot interfere with the installation of the anti-tip bracket.

Column and tall models with an ice maker or water dispenser feature a water ltration system. An in-line lter is required for drawer models with an ice maker when water conditions have a high sediment content.

A reverse osmosis system can be used provided there is constant water pressure of 35–120 psi

(2.4–8.3 bar) supplied

to the unit at all times. In this application, the water ltration system must be bypassed. Refer to Water Filter Bypass on page 18. A copper line is not recommended for this application.

WATER SUPPLY LOCATION

18" Model 3" (76) 24" Model 51/2" (140) 30" Model 6" (152) 36" Model 9" (229)

PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

Water Supply Line

Water Pressure 35–120 psi (2.4–8.3 bar) Excess Water Line for Connection 36" (914)

/4" OD copper, braided

stainless steel, or PEX tubing

RIGHT SIDE

OF OPENING

6" (152)

3" (76)

AREA EXTENDS

FORWARD ON FLOOR

Water supply location

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/2" (13)

SITE PREPARATION

Preparation

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

Remove the kickplate by extracting the two mounting screws. Refer to the illustration below.

SCREW

Kickplate removal

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SITE PREPARATION

Anti-Tip Bracket

WARNING

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

The back of the anti-tip bracket must be installed 24" (610) from the front of the unit (without panels).

Use all the 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 bracket to the back wall.

ANTI-TIP HARDWARE

1 Anti-tip bracket

12 #12 x 2 4 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 bracket 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 the wall studs or wall plate a minimum of

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

CONCRETE FLOOR APPLICATION

After properly locating the anti-tip bracket 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 the wall studs or wall plate a minimum of

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

ANTI-TIP BRACKET PLACEMENT

18" Model 9" (229) 24" Model 12" (305) 27" Model 131/2" (343) 30" Model 15" (381) 36" Model 18" (457)

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WALL PLATE

SUBFLOORING

Wood oor

FINISHED FLOORING

WOOD FLOOR

WALL PLATE

SUBFLOORING

CONCRETE

FLOOR

FINISHED FLOORING

11/2"(38)

min

Concrete oor

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 the 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 the door/ drawers closed and protect any nished ooring.

Use an appliance dolly to move the unit near the opening. The front leveling legs are extended below the front rollers to improve stability during placement. Once the unit is placed in front of the opening, completely retract the front leveling legs to allow the unit to be rolled into position. The front and rear leveling legs can be adjusted from the front once the unit is positioned.

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 bracket is properly engaged.

Alignment

LEVELING

Once the unit is in position, the height adjustment can be made from the front. Using a Phillips drive, turn clockwise to raise the unit or counterclockwise to lower. Use the lowest torque setting when using a power drill. Do not turn the leveling legs by hand. Refer to the illustration below.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Level the unit to the oor, not the 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.

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Leveling

REAR

ADJUSTMENT

FRONT

ADJUSTMENT

INSTALLATION

Alignment

ANCHORING

Adjust the depth of the unit to t ush with the surrounding cabinetry. Once aligned, verify the door/drawers open properly, then install screws in each side trim.

SCREW

SIDE TRIM

CABINETRY

FACE

FRAME

PANEL

THICKNESS

Anchoring

FRONT OF

UNIT

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. Connect the plastic tubing from the unit to the house water supply line with the tting connection kit provided. Check all water line ttings for leaks.

Locate the water line in the notch as shown in the illustration below.

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Water lines cannot be exposed to

freezing temperatures.

/4" compression connection

/4" compression union tting for

NOTCH

Water line

WATER LINE

CONNECTION

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PANELS

Stainless Steel Panels

The outdoor model requires the use of Sub-Zero stainless steel outdoor accessory panels.

Stainless steel panels are available through an authorized Sub-Zero dealer. For local dealer information, visit the nd a showroom section of our website, subzero.com.

The thickness of indoor stainless steel panels is

and outdoor stainless steel panels is 1 each designer model is 24"

(610). Allow for panel thickness

/2" (38). The depth of

/4" (19)

when planning the nished opening depth.

Reveals of the upper and lower outdoor stainless steel panels is

/8" (3) are typical, however, the reveal between

/4" (6)

to accommodate the lock.

Custom Panels

For designer models, custom door/drawer panels and handle hardware must be installed.

The thickness of the custom panel can vary. A minimum

/8" (16) thick panel is required, but the thickness can be increased provided it does not exceed the maximum panel weight indicated in the chart below. The depth of each designer model is 24" planning the nished opening depth.

(610). Allow for panel thickness when

Reveals between panels can vary, 1/8" (3) reveals are typical.

CAUTION

When installing a panel thicker than 1" (25), the 90° door stop may be required to prevent damage to the unit and adjacent cabinetry.

CAUTION

As reveals between cabinetry and the unit decrease, severe nger pinching can occur while the door is closing.

Finish all sides of the custom panels. They will be visible when the door/drawer is open.

D-style handles are recommended. Locate the door handle near the edge of the panel opposite the hinge and centered top to bottom. Locate the drawer handles near the top edge of each panel. Stainless steel tubular and pro handles are avail able through an authorized Sub-Zero dealer. For local dealer information, visit the nd a showroom section of our website, subzero.com.

PANEL REQUIREMENTS

WEIGHT PER PANEL MAX

18" Column 45 lb (20 kg) 24" Column 60 lb (27 kg) 30" Column 75 lb (34 kg) 36" Column 75 lb (34 kg)

WEIGHT PER PANEL MAX

30" Tall (door) 50 lb (22 kg) 36" Tall (door) 60 lb (27 kg) Drawer 15 lb (7 kg)

PANEL THICKNESS MIN

All Panels

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/8" (16)

PANELS

Custom Panels

DOOR PANEL HEIGHT

The height of the custom door panel can extend beyond the typical panel height, provided it does not exceed the weight limit. Refer to the illustration below.

13/4"

(45)

A DECORATIVE VALANCE

/8" (3)

DOOR

PANEL

84"

(2134)

HINGE

Upper valance (side view)

CANNOT EXTEND

BEYOND THIS PLANE

24" (610)

TO BACK OF UNIT

TOE KICK CLEARANCE (EXCLUDES OUTDOOR MODEL)

The height of the toe kick area can extend beyond the typical toe kick height, provided it does not exceed the dimensions in the illustration below. Toe kick heights from

(51) to 3

/8" (98) require a reduced toe kick accessory 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.

VENTED

LOUVERS

24" (610)

TO BACK OF UNIT

11/8" (29)

MAX

TOE KICK

ADJUSTMENT

A DECORATIVE TOE KICK

CANNOT EXTEND

BEYOND THIS PLANE

2" (51)*

6" (152)

FROM

FLOOR

HINGE

DOOR PANEL

*2" (51) to 37/8" (98) requires sales accessory. **Column models only.

Toe kick (side view)

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PANEL INSTALLATION

EDGE OF DOOR PANEL

Panel Installation

DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION

Typical panel dimensions are based on an 84" (2134) nished

height with

/8" (3) reveals. Placement of the template must

be adjusted for panels exceeding the typical dimensions.

For tall models, the door panel should be installed rst, followed by the upper, then lower drawer panel.

Place the panel face down on a protected work surface. Position the template ush with the top and sides of the panel. Verify the correct side of the template is being used, then mark and drill holes. Refer to the illustration below.

For tall models, align the notch in the template with the bottom of the door panel, then mark and drill holes. Refer to the illustration below.

TOP OF DOOR PANEL

TOP OF

DOOR PANEL

84" APPLICATION

83 7/8" ACTUAL

USE TABS FOR HINGE SIDE PANEL EDGE ON DUAL INSTALLATION

DOOR PANEL

BOTTOM OF

BOTTOM OF DOOR PANEL

TOP OF

DOOR PANEL

83 7/8" ACTUAL

84" APPLICATION

DUAL INSTALLATION SIDE PANEL EDGE ON USE TABS FOR HINGE

BOTTOM OF

DOOR PANEL

Use a Torx drive to partially insert a #8 x

/2" screw into the

second hole from the top on each side of the panel. The

screws should be approximately

/16" (4) proud of the panel

and will support the weight of the panel during installation.

Align the support screws on the back of the panel with the slotted holes on both door mounting brackets. Refer to the illustration below. Opening the door slightly may help with alignment. Once the panel is supported by the screws,

partially insert a #8 x

/2" screw into the second hole from

the bottom on each side of the panel, but do not tighten.

CAUTION

As reveals between cabinetry and the unit decrease, severe nger pinching can occur while the door is closing.

BACK OF

DOOR PANEL

Door panel template—top

Door panel template—bottom (tall models only)

Door panel mounting

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PANEL INSTALLATION

LEFT EDGE OF DRAWER PANEL

Panel Installation

DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION

Use a Torx drive to partially insert a #8 x

/2" screw into the

second hole from the top on each side of the panel. The

screws should be approximately

/16" (4) proud of the panel

and will support the weight of the panel during installation.

Align the support screws on the back of the panel with the slotted holes on both drawer mounting brackets. Refer to the illustration below. Opening the drawer slightly may help with alignment. Once the panel is supported by the screws,

partially insert a #8 x

/2" screw into the second hole from

the bottom on each side of the panel, but do not tighten.

TOP OF DRAWER PANEL

TOP OF

DRAWER PANEL

TOP HOLES FOR UPPER

AND LOWER

DRAWERS

BACK OF

DRAWER PANEL

PANEL ADJUSTMENT

Close the door/drawers, now adjustments can be made to align the panels and reveals.

For side-to-side adjustment, move the panel side to side, then install and tighten all mounting screws.

For up-and-down and in-and-out adjustments, slightly loosen the bracket screws. Depending on the level of adjustment required, it may be helpful to loosen all of the bracket screws which will allow for maximum adjustment. Once the bracket screws are loosened, use a wrench to rotate the cams to make adjustments. After the adjustments have been made, tighten all bracket screws. Refer to the illustrations below.

IN-AND-OUT

CAM

BRACKET

SCREWS

BRACKET

SCREWS

UP-AND-DOWN

CAM

WER PANEL

Drawer panel template—top Drawer panel mounting

In-and-out adjustment

Up-and-down adjustment

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INSTALLATION

Completion

DOOR TRIM INSTALLATION

After the panels have been adjusted, install the decorative side trim to the door/drawers. To install, start at the top and align the trim with the front and rear anges on the bracket, then snap into place by pushing the trim toward the back of the panel. Once the top is secure, continue the installation downward until the remaining trim is completely secure. Refer to the illustrations below.

SIDE TRIM

FRONT

FLANGE

REAR

FLANGE

Door side trim

Bracket anges

SIDE TRIM INSTALLATION

Install the decorative trim strip to the handle side of tall and column models. The side trim snaps over the bracket attached to the handle side of the unit. Refer to the illustration below.

Side trim

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INSTALLATION

Completion

TOP TRIM INSTALLATION

Identify the top trim strips by the notch on one end at the bottom; this trim strip ts on the hinge side of the unit.

Insert the outer end of each trim strip behind the vertical side trim. Engage the snap in the plastic side bracket and slide the panel as far to the outside as possible. Refer to the illustration below.

Rotate the inner end of each panel into the side ange of the center shroud next to the water lter access door. Press on the trim strip to snap into place. Refer to the illustration below.

KICKPLATE INSTALLATION

Position the kickplate and install using the two mounting screws. Refer to the illustration below. The kickplate must be removable for service. The oor cannot interfere with removal.

For indoor models, a maximum 6"

(152) decorative kickplate

can be attached to the factory-installed kickplate. The two rows of vented louvers can be covered if the door panel is a minimum 4"

(102) from the nished oor. A decorative kick-

plate cannot be attached to the outdoor model.

To install a decorative kickplate, remove the paper backing from the magnets and attach the decorative kickplate to the magnets. The magnets allow the decorative kickplate to be removed if necessary.

Turn power on by touching “power” on the control panel.

Inner top trim

Outer top trim

SCREWMAGNET

Kickplate installation

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