Cavity Preparation - Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RS36A80 Installation Manual

IMPORTANT!
Internal box
The anti-tip bracket and fittings supplied must be fitted to the wall
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Anti tip of the finished enclosure to withstand 220lbs (100kg) load.
A
bracket kit
Ensure that anti-tip bracket is installed correctly to prevent the
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appliance tipping forward when door is open.
Ensure the bracket is secured to structural beams or wall studs
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nearest to the center of the alcove.
Anti-tip bracket
(1)
Attach anti-tip bracket
Project horizontally from the bottom edge of the finished enclosure
1
towards the center of the back wall.
– For 80" (2134mm) cavity installation — measure 2 7/16" (62mm)
Masonry plug
(4) downward from the projection line (A).
– For 84" (2032mm) cavity installation — measure 6 7/16" (164mm)
downward from the projection line (B).
This will locate the contact surface between the bracket and appliance.
#10x40 cross-head screw
(4)
Tools
Cross-head screwdriver
Mark the location for placement of the anti-tip bracket. Place the bracket
2
Powered driver (optional)
so the top edge of the contact surface aligns with the mark (C).
Mark the locations of the screw holes on the wall based on the most
3
central wall stud (D).
Drill screw holes to the marked locations.
4
Pencil
For wooden / p laster board wall installation:
5
– Fix the bracket to the wall with #10x40 pan head cross-head screws,
and screw tightly (E).
For solid wall installation:
6
– Hammer masonry plugs into the wall until flush.
– Fix the bracket to the wall with #10x40 pan head cross-head screws
(4x), and screw tightly (F).

CAVITY PREPARATION

A
B
Anti-tip
bracket
WARNING!
Read the following before fastening with masonry plugs and/or screws:
Ensure the screws avoid electrical, gas and water conduits.
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Ensure lightweight masonry material such as cinder block
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and new concrete (no curing time) are not used in installation.
Do not use metallic materials that may corrode, stain and/or
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damage the enclosure.
C
D
IMPORTANT!
When positioning the appliance
in the cabinetry, ensure that the
anti-tip bracket overlaps the
refrigerator by a minimum 2 3/8"
(60mm) for a secure hold.
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60mm overlap
Anti-tip
bracket
E
F
If the minimum 2 3/8"
(60mm) overlap cannot
be achieved, install a
solid spacer to the wall
stud behind the bracket.
60mm overlap
Spacer
Anti-tip
bracket
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