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DCS ActiveSmart RS36A72JC Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator
RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models
US CA
www.dcsappliances.com
843160 A
06.15

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS models US CA www.dcsappliances.com 843160 A 06.15...
  • Page 3 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY RS36A72JC DCS and RS36A72UC DCS 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...

  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    Plumbing Your product must be installed by a qualified plumber or a DCS by Fisher & Paykel ● ● Authorized Service Agent as incorrect plumbing can lead to water leaks.
  • Page 6 Optional accessories – The standard appliance does not include a door panel set. DCS by Fisher & Paykel door panel sets are available (Stainless steel door panels). To complete the integrated appliance for non-Water dispensing models the customer should supply their own custom door panel set.
  • Page 7 Water fittings – The standard appliance does not include water fittings. DCS by Fisher & Paykel water fittings are available (part number: 841301). These parts need to be purchased separately by the customer and comply with local regulations.
  • Page 8 * Assumes a door panel thickness of 3/4” (19 mm). *** Door panels to be manufactured and fitted by cabinetmaker, min. 5/8” (16 mm) - max. 3/4” (19 mm) thickness. RS36A72JC DCS model shown only. When designing custom door panels, with non-Water dispensing models.
  • 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 RD3672C DOOR PANEL SET 3 1/2” (89 mm) 5/32” Flush with front (4 mm) of cabinetry Framed: Finished return top and sides PLAN VIEW Note: shows adjoining cabinetry not sharing 5/ 3 2” (4 mm) door gap PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product*...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3672C/RD3672CU 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

    CAUTION: central area can only fit electrical plug if it is placed within a recessed cavity. *  Water fittings kit – The standard appliance does not include water fittings. Standard DCS by Fisher & Paykel water Framed: Finished return top and sides fittings kit are available (part number: 841301).

  • 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 23/32” (2050 mm) Power cord (excl. plug) – 80  23/32” (2050 mm)
  • Page 14 Maximum weight of an individual top door panel 22 pounds (10 kg) Maximum weight of bottom drawer panel 21 pounds (9.5 kg) RS36A72JC DCS model shown only. When designing custom door panels, with non-Water dispensing models. Custom door panels and handles to be manufactured and fitted by cabinetmaker.
  • 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://www.dcsappliances.com/designers-architects/ 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 ● ● The assembly of DCS by Fisher & Paykel water fittings are outlined below, other water fittings purchased separately also follow the installation steps below: Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate isolating faucet for water connection –...
  • Page 19 CONNECT TO WATER SUPPLY Pex tube installation Copper tube installation Firmly insert water tubing into the PLV (refer to A). The tube should push in at least 5/8” At the front of the appliance, assemble the compression fittings onto the end of the tube (16 mm) before reaching the stop.

  • Page 20: Connect To Electrical Supply

    CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IMPORTANT! Ensure water tubing is routed away from any sharp objects, sharp corners (beware of ● ● kinking the tube as this will stop water flow), and not in a location where it can be kinked or squashed.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Assemble Door Panel Set

    The assembly of DCS by Fisher & Paykel door panel sets (Stainless steel door panels) and custom door panel sets are outlined below. For DCS by 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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Attach Covers And Kickstrips

    ATTACH COVERS AND KICKSTRIPS To stabilize the product, lower the For DCS by Fisher & Paykel door front feet. Turn clockwise to lower feet. panel sets, remove any remaining protective film from all door panels. Repeat on the opposite side.

  • Page 28: 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 32 www.dcsappliances.com Copyright © Dynamic Cooking System, Inc 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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