Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RS36A72J Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator
RS36A72J and RS36A72U models
US CA
www.fisherpaykel.com
843157 A
06.15

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A72J and RS36A72U models US CA www.fisherpaykel.com 843157 A 06.15...
  • Page 3 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY RS36A72J and RS36A72U models  SAFETY AND WARNINGS  BEFORE INSTALLATION  COMPONENTS LIST  PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS  CAVITY PREPARATION  MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF POWER CORD  CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS  ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS  ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET WOODEN/PLASTER BOARD SOLID WALL SPACER...
  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    SAFETY AND WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance is installed and WARNING! operates correctly. Electric Shock Hazard Power Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this installation guide before operating this appliance. To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator ●...
  • Page 6 COMPONENTS LIST Door panel fittings – Included with standard appliance. French door Drawer hanging bracket Side bracket Side strap M5 x 10 pan head #8 x 16 mush hanging bracket (10) (10) Phillips screw (10) washer screw (34) M8 stud M8 washer M8 nut Top cover Side cover...
  • Page 7 COMPONENTS LIST Anti-tip bracket fittings – Included with standard appliance. Anti-tip bracket (1) #10 x 40 pan head Masonry plug (4) Phillips screw (4) Product hardware – Included with standard appliance. Kickstrip filter Kickstrip grille Power cord clip Side trim bracket Side trim Ice &...
  • Page 8 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS 3 1/2” (89 mm) 5/ 3 2” Flush with front (4 mm) of cabinetry Framed: Finish return PLAN VIEW Note: shows adjoining cabinetry not sharing 5/ 3 2” (4 mm) door gap PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW Overall height of product* 71 27/ 3 2”...
  • Page 9 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS 115° DOOR OPENING 90° DOOR OPENING Wall Wall (FULL ROTATION) 115° DOOR OPENING 90° DOOR OPENING [FULL ROTATION] DOOR CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Depth of door (widest opening) measured from front of cabinetry 17 5/ 1 6” (440) Depth of drawer (open) measured from front of cabinetry* 15 3/4”...
  • Page 10 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3672 DOOR PANEL SET 3 1/2” (89 mm) 5/32” Flush with front (4 mm) of cabinetry Framed: Finish return PLAN VIEW Note: shows adjoining cabinetry not sharing 5/ 3 2” (4 mm) door gap PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product* 71 27/ 3 2”...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3672/RD3672U DOOR PANEL SET 115° DOOR OPENING 90° DOOR OPENING Wall Wall (FULL ROTATION) 115° DOOR OPENING 90° DOOR OPENING [FULL ROTATION] DOOR CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Depth of door (widest opening) measured from front of door 17 5/ 1 6”...
  • Page 12: Cavity Preparation

    CAVITY PREPARATION Recommended area above cavity for connections 31 1/2” (800 mm) 2 15/16” (75 mm) 5 29/32” (150 mm) 4 11/32” (110 mm) 5 29/32” 4 11/32” (150 mm) (110 mm) Floor Alternative electrical connection location 5 3/32” (129 mm) REAR VIEW OF CAVITY CAVITY DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of cavity 72”...
  • Page 13: Maximum Distance Of Power Cord

    MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF POWER CORD Power cord (excl.plug) – 31 1/2” (800 mm) LEFT HAND SIDE RIGHT HAND SIDE Power cord (excl.plug) – 80 23/ 3 2” (2050 mm) Power cord (excl.plug) – 80  23/32” (2050 mm)
  • Page 14 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS PROFILE VIEW RS36A72J DIMENSIONS inches (mm) ISO VIEW PROFILE VIEW Height of top door panel 44 7/ 3 2” (1123) Width of top door panel 17 3/4” (451) Gap between top door panels 5/ 3 2” (4) Height of bottom drawer panel 23 15/ 3 2”...
  • Page 15 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS The drawings below apply to non-Water dispensing models only. Dimensions are shown in Imperial (inches) and apply for the preparation and installation of custom door panels. For Dwg and Dxf files of the below panel preparation download the folder on http://thekitchentools.fisherpaykel.com 15 7/16 2 5/32 Ø  3/32 REF...
  • Page 16: Attach Side Trim Brackets

    ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS 3/4” (19 mm) IMPORTANT! Before installing your appliance, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are correct for your appliance 4” (100 mm) following the ‘Product and cavity dimensions’ section. 35” (900 mm) 4” (100 mm) 3/4” (19 mm) Discard Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket On one side of the finished enclosure, starting from the Fix side trim brackets to the side of one enclosure and discard.
  • Page 17: Attach Anti-Tip Bracket

    ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when doors and/or drawer, are open. An anti-tip bracket and fittings supplied must be fitted to the wall of the finished enclosure to withstand a 220.5 pound (100 kg) load. This will prevent the possibility of the appliance tipping forward, when doors and/or drawer, are open. When fastening with masonry plugs and/or screws: Ensure the screws avoid electrical, gas and water conduits.
  • Page 18 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IMPORTANT! At the front of the product, dislodge the PLV. Grasp the PLV from the clips by pulling The water connection to your Ice & Water refrigerator must be installed by a qualified it towards you (refer to A). ●...
  • Page 19 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Position the appliance 1.5 – 2 ft. (450 – 600 mm) in front of the finished enclosure (refer to D). This will allow access behind the appliance for water and power connections. At the back of the appliance, cut the water tube to a suitable length for connecting to the water outlet.
  • Page 20: Product Preparation

    PRODUCT PREPARATION Carefully open the refrigerator French doors and remove the left hinge end cap. Hold onto the corner of the end cap, firmly push to the right to disengage securing hook and pull Secure M8 studs into down (Refer to A). the refrigerator doors, ensure the open end faces the top.
  • Page 21: Level Your Product

    LEVEL YOUR PRODUCT ATTACH SIDE TRIMS It is important that all four corners of the product is supported firmly onto the floor to Left side trim ● ● eliminate any movement. Ensure the shorter side trim lip is facing Installing the appliance on a soft, uneven, or not level floor may result in twisting of the the top of the product (refer to A).
  • Page 22: Assemble Door Panel Set

    ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL SET The assembly of Fisher & Paykel door panel sets (EZKleen stainless steel door panels) and custom door panel sets are outlined below. For Fisher & Paykel door panel sets, only remove the protective film for handle installation. This will protect the finish of the door panels until installation is complete. French door panels Drawer door panel Mounting handle (Refer to A)
  • Page 23: Hanging Ice & Water Door Panel

    HANGING ICE & WATER DOOR PANEL Remove the external display Connect the display module from inside the product. harness onto the refrigerator door by Thread the display harness firmly inserting until through the door panel cavity. you feel it clip securely (refer to B).
  • Page 24: Hanging Non-Water Dispensing Door Panels

    HANGING NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS Hang all door panels onto M8 studs and align the side bracket forks onto the refrigerator door. Once satisfied with all door panels, secure M8 studs with M8 washer Ensure the forks are positioned and M8 nut. The top of the stud around the body of the side screw must remain below the top face of (M5 x 10 pan head Phillips screw).
  • Page 25: Install Water Filter Cartridge

    TOP TRIM AND HINGE END CAPS INSTALL WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE IMPORTANT! The water filter head must be firmly pushed into the product and secured, incorrect installation can lead to water leaks. Secure the top trim to the Remove the red protective cap on the ceiling of the enclosure spigot head and align the filter cartridge with screw x1 (#8 x 16 mush...
  • Page 26: Attach Covers And Kickstrips

    ATTACH COVERS AND KICKSTRIPS To stabilize the product, lower the For Fisher & Paykel door panel sets, front feet. Turn clockwise to lower feet. remove any remaining protective film from all door panels. Repeat on the opposite side. Kickstrip filter Open the refrigerator French doors to Remove filter from inside the product.
  • Page 27: Final Checklist

    FINAL CHECKLIST Ice & Water models only TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER Ensure the water filtration system has been flushed. All models To flush the water filtration system Check all parts are installed. When using your water dispenser for the first time, run the dispenser pad until water ●...
  • Page 28 www.fisherpaykel.com Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2015. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available.

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