Water And Power Supply Connection - Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RS36W80 Series Installation Manual

IMPORTANT!
Water fittings kit
Ensure that the water connection is performed by a professional installer.
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The standard appliance includes a braided water line hose compatible
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with a brass adaptor.
Ensure there is enough tubing for the water connection and to pull
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the appliance out for service, if required.
Collet locking clip
(1)
Connect to water
(for Ice and Water models only)
Move the appliance in front of the
1/4" (6mm) adaptor 1
cabinetry close enough to allow access
(1)
behind for power and water connections.
At the front of the appliance, insert the
2
adaptor of the braided water line hose
1/4" (6mm) Stainless (A) into the PRV.
steel braided hose with
Note: If using a 1/4 PEX plastic tubing,
adaptor (1)
you need to use a water fittings kit (not
supplied and must purchase separately).
Insert the tube end of the adaptor fully
3
into the PRV. Once inserted, pull gently
on the tubing to ensure it is locked in (B).
Note: Dislodge the PRV from the clips,
if required.
Secure the connection by inserting a
4
locking key between the PRV and tube
end of the adaptor (C).
– If the PRV is dislodged during
Thread the free end of the water line hose
5
into the hole located at the base and
through the back of the appliance (D).
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WATER AND POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

installation, mount the PRV back
into the clip.
Flush water through the hose prior to connection to the appliance
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to remove any debris in the hose.
We recommend to use an isolating switch that can be accessed
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easily after the appliance is installed.
PRV
adaptor
PRV
B
D
C
F
At the back of the appliance, connect the
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free end of the braided hose to the water supply
(E), and then loosely coil the water line hose
(~2 – 3 times).
– Do not over-tighten the connection.
– Turn ON the water supply and check that
all connections are dry and free of drips.
Connect to power supply
Locate the power cord and connect the fitted
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plug to the electrical supply (115VAC, 60Hz) (F).
Turn ON the appliance to test if working.
– If using an isolating switch, turn OFF the
appliance before continuing the installation.
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