Le Cache 5200 Series 622 Bottle Wine Cellar - Provincial Cherry Finish Owner's Manual

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L E   C A C H E   P R E M I U M   W I N E   C A B I N E T S 
 
 
 
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IV.   P L A C E M E N T   O F   Y O U R   W I N E   C A B I N E T 
 
 
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.  In 
addition, access to the top of the cabinet is necessary for periodic cleaning of the coils. 
 
If you don’t have enough clearance above the cabinet, we can modify the cabinet’s intake 
(rear vent modification) so that only 8-9” are required above the cabinet, but 3-4” of space 
will be required behind the cabinet. 
 
Refer to the following table for guidance regarding the required clearance above the 
cabinet for upright 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”) 
 
Mission Series 
1400 
75 
15 
90 (7’ 6”) 
2400 
85 
15 
100 (8’ 4”)