Vintage Cellars Le Cache Placement Requirements User Manual

Le Cache Wine Cabinets - Placement Requirements

POWER REQUIREMENT

The cooling unit plugs into a standard wall outlet. The components of the cooling unit draw 3 amps, and the
electric outlet on the side of the cooling unit also is rated for 3 amps. The cord extends 6 ½ feet from the
back of the cabinet. If an extension cord is used, it should be 14-gauge wire or thicker, grounded, and as
short as possible. We recommend using a surge protector rated at 15 amps or more.

FLOOR SURFACE

Because of the significant weight of your wine cabinet, it is important that it be placed on a hard surface,
otherwise the cabinet may become skewed if the doors settle unevenly over time. If you will be placing your
cabinet on thick carpeting, consider placing a carpet board underneath the wine cabinet. You can purchase
a carpet board from Le Cache, or you can have your local hardware store cut a 3/4 inch plywood board to
the following dimensions (inches):

Model # (All Series) Length Width

1400 26.5 25
2400 35 25
3100 45 25
3800 54 25
5200 69.5 25
Euro Credenza 63 25
Contemporary Credenza 61 17

WEIGHT LOAD FACTOR

After loading your wine cabinet with wine bottles, it will be extremely heavy. When selecting a location for
your cabinet, make sure that the floor underneath is strong enough to support the weight of the cabinet.

Approximate Weight (lbs)

Model Empty Cabinet Bottles Total – Full Cabinet

Contemporary Series

1400 320 516 836
2400 385 858 1,243
3800 475 1,374 1,849
5200 510 1,866 2,375
Credenza 300 345 645

Euro Series
1400 345 516 861
2400 415 858 1,273
3800 510 1,374 1,884

5200 550 1,866 2,416
Credenza 350 540 890

Mission Series
1400 330 516 846
2400 395 858 1,253
Credenza 350 540 890

Wine Vault Series
3100 385 1,104 1,489

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS –
UPRIGHT CABINETS WITH STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS

The heat generated by the cooling unit is ventilated through the top of the cabinet (except credenzas).
Consequently, the wine cabinet must have sufficient clearance above the cabinet for the hot air to dissipate.
If the hot air generated from the cooling unit cannot be dissipated, the cooling unit will be unable to maintain
cold temperatures inside the wine cabinet and/or will run all the time.

The space above, to the front and to the sides of the wine cabinet must be open and unobstructed. In
addition, the wine cabinet must be placed in a space that is properly ventilated. The cabinet cannot be
placed in an alcove, closet or built-in space unless an exhaust system is installed to evacuate the hot air
generated by the cooling unit above the top of the wine cabinet. In addition, access to the top of the wine
cabinet is necessary to allow for periodic cleaning of the coils.

If you don't have enough clearance above the wine cabinet, we can modify the cabinet's intake (rear vent
modification) so that only 8-9 inches are required above the cabinet. However, with this modification, the
cabinet cannot be placed flush against the rear wall, because 3-4 inches of space are required behind the
wine cabinet.

Refer to the following table for guidance regarding required clearances for upright wine cabinets without rear
vent modifications:

Model

Contemporary, Loft and Wine Vault Series

1400 72 18 90 (7’ 6”)
2400 82 18 100 (8’ 4”)
3100 83 18 101 (8’ 5”)
3800 86 18 104 (8’ 8”)
5200 86 18 104 (8’ 8”)

European Country Series
1400 78 12 90 (7’ 6”)
2400 88 12 100 (8’ 4”)
3800 91 12 103 (8’ 7”)
5200 91 12 103 (8’ 7”)

Required Clearance Above the Wine Cabinet

Height (in.)

Minimum

Clearance (in.)

Ceiling Height

Minimum