Installation Requirements
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We are so excited to help you green your world. It’s important to us that you have a smooth and seamless installation experience. To ensure this, we work with our professional installation partners to bring you your model Z with the utmost of care.
Our installation team will deliver and install your Model Z at a location of your choosing. Zauben requires professional installation performed by authorized installers—we do not support self installation.
Table of Contents
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Important Reminders
Space Requirements
Flush Installation
Wall Construction
Wall Surface Material
Access
Important Reminders
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It’s important to accurately measure the space prior to the day of installation. If the installation location does not meet the minimum requirements, the Installers cannot complete the delivery.
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Our team is available to help with any questions on installation. Please give us a call at (312) 248-2982 or reach out to us at hello@zauben.com to discuss any concerns or specifics for the installation.
Space Requirements
Ceiling height: The Model Z requires a full 8 feet of ceiling height, measured between the floor and the ceiling.
Surrounding space: The minimum space requirement for each Model Z is 6 feet as measured from the center of the Model Z; 3 feet to the left, 3 feet to the right, and at least 43 inches of clearance where the lightbar extends.
We also recommend clearing at least 2 feet of space in front of each Model Z to make sure your plants get all the light they need to thrive.
Flush Installation
What is a flush installation?
A flush installation is when the Model Z sits right up against the wall with a very minimal gap behind it. There are no visible power cords. This is the cleanest look.
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Flush Installation requirements:
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Baseboard: A maximum thickness of â…›” baseboard thickness is allowed, but no baseboard is even better.
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Outlet location: Each Model Z requires a grounded, three-pronged outlet within the 1.5” recess area. This area is 60 inches wide as measured from the center of the Model Z, and located at a height between 4 and 16 inches from the floor. The Model Z must be plugged directly into a grounded outlet, without using an extension cord or surge suppressor.
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Note: Any electrical work to move or install an outlet needs to be performed prior to installation.
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If installing multiple Model Z units side-by-side, there must be an outlet directly behind each model Z. Installers will need pre-approval from Zauben before connecting a Model Z to an extension cord.
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Surface mounted outlet boxes will not let the Model Z sit flush. Outlets must be flush with the wall surface.
What if I can’t install Flush? Can I still get a model Z?
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Absolutely. If your outlet is too high, or it’s on the floor, or if you have a baseboard, and you don’t want to make any physical changes, we will make it work for you. Typically the solution is spacing the model Z away from the wall by an inch or two. This is done to make room for a power cord to be run behind the unit. It will still look great!
Wall Construction:
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Building walls must be structurally sound at all wall fastener locations. The Model Z cannot be installed against temporary walls, partitions, doors, or any other non-permanent surface.
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The Model Z does not need to be fastened directly to studs, however studs must be behind any wall surface to deliver the structural integrity that is needed for a safe installation. Walls constructed from brick or concrete do not require studs.
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Supported stud types:
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Wood
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Metal
Access:
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Each model Z is shipped semi-assembled in a wooden crate.
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If street level access is available, the following requirements may apply:​
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Specific times of day in which large package deliveries may take place
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Building approval for large package deliveries through public areas
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If freight elevators are used for access, the following may apply:
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Coordinate time for access to use freight elevator (may be a specific time slot)
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Confirm if loading dock is at street level or from below, e.g., parking garage
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Passenger elevator use is not generally possible due to the large crate size and would require special authorization from Zauben.
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Stairwell access would require special authorization from Zauben.