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EX T ENDED HEIGHT GRIL L E Contents 3 Built-In Extended Height Grille 4 Air Flow Requirements 5 Functional Panel 6 Grille Hinging System Features and specifications are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit subzero.com/specs for the most up-to-date information.
EX T ENDED HEIGHT GRIL L E Built-In Extended Height Grille WARNING This design feature involves potentially hazardous elements consisting of large, heavy panels located overhead. It is the responsibility of the designer to specify panel support components suitable for this use and the installer to use proper workmanship during construction. Sub-Zero cannot be liable for custom applications beyond its control.
EX T ENDED HEIGHT GRIL L E Air Flow Requirements Allow for at least 1/2" (13) space on all four sides of the grille panel for proper air flow to the refrigeration system. For flush inset models, this is around the sides, top and bottom of the decorative grille panel. Refer to the illustration below. Space must be maintained between the decorative grille panel and surrounding cabinetry for air flow. Refer to the illustrations below.
EX T ENDED HEIGHT GRIL L E Functional Panel A 1/4" (6) thick functional panel must be installed in the inner grille frame (the part that flips up) to prevent warm air discharge from short-circuiting back into the system. Refer to the illustration below. Use sizing for the “backer panel” found in the panel configurator or Sub-Zero design guide. Visit our website, subzero.com. FUNCTIONAL PANEL Functional panel (side view). subzero.
EX T ENDED HEIGHT GRIL L E Grille Hinging System H ING ING S Y S T EM C LEAT Specify the customer-supplied hinging system consistent with cabinetry and with sufficient capacity to support the weight of the decorative grille panel. Refer to the illustration below. Field install a cleat to the back side of the decorative grille panel to hold the flip-up inner grille frame in position when raised. Follow dimensions in the inset illustration below for the 10" (254) long cleat.
EX T ENDED HEIGHT GRIL L E Grille Hinging System I N S TALL CLEAT AND CATCH The cleat must be located to the left of a line 3" (76) to the right of the center of the built-in unit to clear the system fan shroud. Refer to the illustration below. Depending on the design and size of the catch, it will need to be recessed into the functional grille panel and possibly partially into the decorative grille panel.
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