Design Guide

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Series | Optional Accessories and Installation Considerations
Optional Accessories and
Installation Considerations
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Series Built-in Refrigeration
Appliance Load Bearing Capacity
30-Inch Single Door Refrigerator
1,110 lbs. / 500 kg
18-Inch Single Door Freezer 560 lbs. / 250 kg
30-Inch Bottom Freezer 900 lbs. / 410 kg
36-Inch French Door 1,200 lbs. / 540 kg
B18IF900SP
18-Inch
Single Door Freezer
B30IR900SP
30-Inch
Single Door Refrigerator
B30IB900SP
30-Inch
Bottom Freezer
B36IT900NP
36-Inch
French Door
H
79
7
/
8
" (2029 mm) 79
7
/
8
" (2029 mm) 79
7
/
8
" (2029 mm) 79
7
/
8
" (2029 mm)
W
17
3
/
4
" (451 mm) 29
3
/
4
" (756 mm) 29
3
/
4
" (756 mm) 35
3
/
4
" (908 mm)
V
— — — 17
3
/
4
" (451 mm)
R
— — 51
11
/
32
" (1304 mm) 51
11
/
32
" (1304 mm)
F
— — 28
13
/
32
" (722 mm) 28
13
/
32
" (722 mm)
Max. Panel Weight
37 lbs. (17kg) 64 lbs. (29kg) 55 lbs. (25kg) 55 lbs. (25kg)
Location
The appliance should be installed in a dry, ventilated room. It
may not be installed outdoors. The ambient temperature of the
room must be between 55°F (13°C) and 100°F (43°C).
The appliance should not be exposed to constant direct
sunlight or excessive heat. If installation next to a heat source,
such as an oven, radiator, etc. is unavoidable, use a suitable
insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances
from the heat source:
– 1
1
/
4
" (30 mm) from an electric cooking appliance,
– 11
13
/
16
" (300 mm) from an oil or solid-fuel cooking
appliance.
Installation And Cutout Dimensions
Please see pages 193, 195, 197 and 204–209 for
complete cutout planning information.
It is important to observe the specified dimensions of the
installation cutout for a trouble-free installation of the appliance
and for the subsequent appearance of the door panel.
– In particular ensure that the cutout is square. Squareness
can be checked by suitable means, e.g. spirit level, diagonal
measurements, etc.
– The side walls of the cutout must be flush. The minimum
thickness of the side and top walls is
5
/
8
" (16 mm).
The minimum thickness of toekick panel is
1
/
4
" (6 mm).
Furniture / Fixtures
During installation, the appliance is fastened to adjacent and
overhead furniture / fixtures and it is therefore essential that all
such furniture / fixtures are well secured to the substructure or
adjacent wall.
Flooring / Substructure
On account of the heavy weight of a fully loaded appliance,
a load-bearing substructure is required. To ensure correct
installation and function, the support must be flat, level and
made of hard, rigid material. If in doubt, contact an architect
or a building expert.
Refer to the following table for load-bearing capacity:
Flat Stainless Steel Door Panels
Single Door Refrigerator
BFL30IR800
(For Model B30IR900SP)
30-Inch
Single Door Freezer
BFL18IF800
(For Model B18IF900SP)
18-Inch
Installation Accessories
FRAMKITB80 Frame Kit
Included with all pre-assembled bottom freezers,
this adjustable frame is also available as an
optional accessory for use with any custom
column for installation in 24-inch (610 mm) deep
cutouts. The kit includes two identical and
reversible metal side trims whose placement between the
interior cutout wall and the appliance helps overcome the
challenge of unfinished cabinet returns.
HEATKITB80 Heater Kit
When two appliances are installed
side-by-side a sealing kit must be
used. For combinations that
involve a freezer column, this kit is
provided. For all other (non-traditional,
i.e. two bottom freezers) side-by-
side combinations or instances where any appliances are
installed less than 6" (152 mm) apart from one another but
not connected side-by-side, purchase this kit. This kit is also
recommended for use with any installation in areas that are
subject to extreme humidity.
Filter Accessories
BORPLFTR10 Water Filter
Replacement water filter for use in all freezer and bottom
freezer models.
SCRNFLTR10 Filter By-Pass
Filter by-pass for use with existing in-home water filtration
systems. For all freezer and bottom freezer models.
Handles
B36HNDL800 36-Inch Handle
Coordinates with Bosch appliances. Choose one handle for
each single door unit. (Must be ordered from Service)
Heater Kit Required
Select Bosch built-in refrigeration appliances are designed to be equipped with a decorative door panel. A panel can be custom-made or
purchased as a stainless steel accessory. The table below illustrates the dimensions of the stainless steel panel accessories and can be
used as a guide in creating custom panels. At 79
7
/
8
" (2029 mm) tall, they are designed for a toekick height of 4" (102 mm), and a total
cutout height of 84" (2134 mm) yielding
1
/
8
" (3 mm) reveals. At
3
/
4
" (19 mm) deep, they are designed to attach to the 24" (610 mm)
deep appliance for an overall depth of 24
3
/
4
" (629 mm). See pages 193, 195, 197 and 204–209 for cutout planning.
When using custom panels, always ensure that the panel reverse is finished to match the exterior, as parts of the panel reverse will be
visible when the refrigerator door is opened.
IMPORTANT: While these sketches can serve as a general guide in planning panel dimensions, the correct panel dimensions are
dictated by design choices including style and dimensions of surrounding kitchen cabinetry, case and toekick height, etc. Please ensure
careful planning based on the specific kitchen design.
W
H
4" (102mm)
W
H
R
F
4" (102mm)
V
4" (102mm)
W
H
R
F
W
H
4" (102mm)
W
H
R
F
4" (102mm)
V
4" (102mm)
W
H
R
F
W
H
4" (102mm)
W
H
R
F
4" (102mm)
V
4" (102mm)
W
H
R
F
Single Door
French Door
Bottom Freezer
Door Panel Dimensions
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