Vintage Cellars Le Cache Placement Requirements - Manual (Page 2)

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:
Required Clearance Above the Wine Cabinet
Model
Height (in.)
Minimum
Clearance (in.)
Minimum
Ceiling Height
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”)