Sub-Zero BI-36UG, BI-36R, BI-36F, BI-48SD, BI-42S, BI-36S Flush Inset Panels, Three-panel assembly

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Flush Inset

Flush Inset Panels. The flush inset application allows decorative panels on the front of the unit to be flush with surrounding cabinetry and is available for all built-in overlay models. For exact panel dimensions, refer to flush inset panel specifications on the following pages.

The flush inset design allows decorative panels to cover the door trim for a seamless appearance that blends with the design of the room. The most common way to achieve this look is to work with three panels—the deco- rative flush inset panel which is typically 3/4" (19), a .10"

(3)spacer panel and a 1/4" (6) backer panel. Depending on your cabinet manufacturer, this could also be one panel routed for different dimensions.

Regardless of the physical construction of the panels (three-panel assembly or routed panel), you will need to follow the flush inset panel specifications on the following pages for exact sizing and panel placement to ensure a proper fit.

The illustration to the right provides a rear view of the three-panel assembly with critical dimensions, standard for all built-in models.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The inside edges of the rough open- ing as well as the sides and a portion of the back side of the decorative panels will need to be finished, as they will be exposed when the doors are open.

Do not exceed the flush inset decorative panel dimensions. Exceeding dimensions could cause damage to the panels and the Sub-Zero unit.

Flush Inset Panel Requirements

MAX WEIGHT PER PANEL
BI-36R, BI-36RG and BI-36F	75 lbs (34 kg)
All Other Flush Inset Models	50 lbs (23 kg)
Grille Panel	13 lbs (6 kg)

MIN PANEL THICKNESS
All Flush Inset Panels		5/8" (16)
FLUSH INSET		SPACER
PANEL		PANEL
		BACKER
		PANEL
3/4"	.10" (3)	1/4" (6)
(19)
typical

Three-panel assembly

IMPORTANT NOTE: On glass door models, the edges of the window cut-out will need to be finished, as they will be exposed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For flush inset panels thicker than 3/4" (19), a 90˚ door stop may be needed to avoid interference with adjacent cabinets. Refer to the full-scale templates at the end of this guide.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When installing two units side by side in a flush inset application, refer to pages 32–35 for dual flush inset installations. Be aware that rough opening dimensions, panel sizes and offsets are different for this application.