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DCS RS36A80JC Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Frameless cabinetry
ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator
RS36A80JC DCS and
RS36A80UC DCS models
US CA
www.dcsappliances.com
841337 B
08.15

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Frameless cabinetry ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models US CA www.dcsappliances.com 841337 B 08.15...
  • Page 3 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY NOTE: PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION ONLY RS36A80JC DCS and RS36A80UC DCS models FRAMELESS CABINETRY FRAMED CABINETRY (Frameless: Aligns the product with the cabinetry) (Framed: Aligns the product with the frame of the cabinetry)

  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    All the hardware required to mount the door panel sets to the refrigerator doors is supplied. DCS by Fisher & Paykel door panel sets are available (Stainless steel door panels, model ● ●...

  • Page 6: Components List

    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 washer screw hanging bracket (10) (10) Phillips screw (46) (10) M8 stud M8 washer M8 nut Top cover Side cover...
  • Page 7 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 8 COMPONENTS LIST Product hardware – Included with standard appliance. Kickstrip filter Top kickstrip grille Bottom kickstrip grille #8 x ⅝” (16 mm) Side trim Top trim* pan head screw Top trim joining bracket* Air divider Screw cover Side trim bracket Fixing bracket Installation aiders (4) (required for Frameless cabinetry installation)
  • Page 9 MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF HOSE AND POWER CORD Power cord (excl. plug) – 31 1/2” (800 mm) LEFT HAND SIDE RIGHT HAND SIDE Water inlet hose – 53” (1350 mm) Water inlet hose – 84 1/4” (2120 mm) Power cord (excl. plug) – 80 3/4” (2051 mm) Power cord (excl.

  • Page 10: Product And Cavity Dimensions

    ** Refer to custom door panel dimensions section. *** Door panels and toe kick to be manufactured and fitted by cabinetmaker, maximum thickness ¾” (19 mm). RS36A80JC DCS model shown only. When designing custom door panels, these are only available for non-Water dispensing models.
  • Page 11 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS For 90° door swing a hinge limiting pin is supplied with your appliance. This pin fits in the boreholes of the top hinge (refer to Z). WARNING! Before opening doors to the product, ensure the product 115°...
  • Page 12 Height of front panels with required gap above = 80” (2032 mm) (  product height + cabinetry gap). *** Optional Stainless steel front panels – Model no. RD3680C (non-Water dispensing model) and model no. RD3680UC (Ice & Water model). RS36A80JC DCS model shown with RD3680C door panels.
  • Page 13 Height of front panels with required gap above = 84” (2134 mm) (  product height + cabinetry gap). *** Optional Stainless steel front panels – Model no. RD3684C (non-Water dispensing model) and model no. RD3684UC (Ice & Water model). RS36A80JC DCS model shown with RD3684C door panels.
  • Page 14 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680C/RD3684C DOOR PANEL SET For 90° door swing a hinge limiting pin is supplied with your appliance. This pin fits in the boreholes of the top hinge (refer to Z). WARNING! Before opening doors to the product, ensure the product 115°...
  • Page 15 CAVITY PREPARATIONS Left side of cavity Alternative area above cavity for electrical connections 29 3/4” (756 mm) 5 ⅝” (143 mm) Floor 2” (51 mm) 2 7/8” (73 mm) Electrical and water connections must be within this space if located behind the refrigerator REAR OF CAVITY IMPORTANT! For ease of installation, ensure cavity width is consistent top to bottom and height is consistent left to right.

  • Page 16: Custom Door Panel Dimensions

    Custom door panels to be manufactured and fitted by cabinetmaker. Toe kick can be manufactured by cabinetmaker or stainless toe kick can be used. RS36A80JC DCS model shown only. When designing custom door panels, these are only available for non-Water Door handles available as a separate accessory.
  • Page 17 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS The drawings below apply to non-Water dispensing models only (RS36A80JC DCS). 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...
  • Page 18 80” (2032 mm) CAVITY – ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when doors and/or drawer, are open. The 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. WARNING! Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
  • Page 19 84” (2134 mm) CAVITY – ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET IMPORTANT! Safety requires refrigerators be stable when doors and/or drawer, are open. The 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. WARNING! Failure to follow instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
  • Page 20 84” (2134 mm) CAVITY – ATTACH TOP TRIM IMPORTANT! Take care when working with the appliance outside of the finished enclosure, as the appliance is not secured and has the possibility of tipping forward. Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation. On the right side of the top trim, insert M5 nuts x2 onto the top and bottom slide.
  • Page 21 ATTACH SIDE BASE BRACKETS AND INSTALLATION AIDERS IMPORTANT! The installation aiders supplied are used to determine how far the appliance needs to be positioned into the finished Take care when working with the appliance outside of the finished enclosure, ● ●...

  • Page 22: Connect To Water And Electrical Supply

    CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IMPORTANT! The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer. ● ● DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. ● ● WARNING – connect to potable drinkable water supply only. ●...
  • Page 23 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY At the back of your appliance, connect the appliance to the electrical supply (115 VAC, Thread the free end of the water hose into the dedicated hole located in the base of the appliance, through to the back of the appliance (refer to C). 60 Hz) with the fitted plug and lead, and turn on.
  • Page 24 PRE-ALIGNING YOUR PRODUCT IMPORTANT! It is important that all four corners of the appliance is supported firmly onto the floor to eliminate any movement. ● ● Installing the appliance on a soft, uneven, or not level floor may result in twisting of the product and poor door sealing. ●...
  • Page 25 TEMPORARILY FIXING YOUR PRODUCT AND ATTACHING DOOR STUDS Carefully open the refrigerator French doors to Secure M8 studs into the refrigerator doors, remove the installation aider attached. Untighten ensure the open end faces the top and the the screws x2 (M5 x 8 countersunk Phillips screws). studs go all the way in.
  • Page 26 INSTALL WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE AND KICKSTRIPS IMPORTANT! The water filter head must be firmly pushed into the product and secured, incorrect installation can lead to water leaks. ● ● It is not necessary to shut off the water supply when installing the water filter. ●...
  • Page 27 ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL SET The assembly of DCS by Fisher & Paykel kits (Stainless steel door panels) and custom door panels are outlined below. For DCS by Fisher & Paykel kits, only remove the protective film for handle installation. This will protect the finish of the door panels until installation is complete.
  • Page 28 HANGING ICE & WATER DOOR PANEL Remove the external display Connect display module from inside the product. harness onto the refrigerator door by Thread the display harness inserting firmly until through the door panel cavity. you feel it clip securely Ensure the grommet is engaged.
  • Page 29 HANGING NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS All door panels have full axis adjustment to ensure they are flush with adjacent walls. To adjust the height of each panel turn clockwise to raise stud or counter-clockwise to lower Hang all door panels onto M8 studs stud (refer to A).
  • Page 30 ICE AND WATER INITIATION Ensure the appliance is switched on and the isolation faucet has been connected and turned on. Ice maker initiation Water dispenser initiation (Ice & Water models only) To initiate ice maker before use: To flush the water filtration system before use: When the appliance is first turned on after installation, the ice maker will be off.
  • Page 31 ATTACH FIXING BRACKETS Carefully open the refrigerator French doors Slide screw cover in between the fixing bracket to attach fixing brackets. On the LH side, place and the side bracket on the appliance x1. a fixing bracket over the side of the appliance and secure mid-way with screws x2 (M5 x 8 Repeat this process for the remaining screw countersunk Phillips screws) (refer to A).
  • Page 32 ATTACH COVERS AND TOE KICK Note: To complete the integrated appliance, the customer should supply their own toe kick Remove any remaining protective film on for installation. The hardware required to mount the toe kick is supplied. your door panels. Open the refrigerator French doors, firmly Installing toe kick Unscrew the toe kick bracket screws mid-way, and bring forward (refer to A and B).
  • Page 33 ATTACH BOTTOM KICKSTRIP For toe kick installation higher than 4” (102 mm) For toe kick installation at 4” (102 mm) Measure the required height for the bottom grille. On a board, carefully score/cut With the grille tabs facing upwards, align the grille clips to the bottom of the plinth’s slots, DETAIL A the un-required vanes from the bottom of the kickstrip grille and discard (refer to A).
  • Page 34 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS IMPORTANT! Before installing your appliance, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are correct for your appliance following the ‘Product and cavity dimensions’ sections. Frameless cabinetry installation (opened cabinetry doors) Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket and discard.
  • Page 35 ATTACH SIDE TRIMS For 80” (2032 mm) cavity installation only Measure 4” (102 mm) from the top, shorter side trim and carefully cut using a fine tooth hacksaw to a length of 76“ (1930 mm). Refer to A for orientation of side trim. Aluminum Plastic Note: ensure cut is straight and square...
  • Page 36 ADJUSTING HINGE TENSIONING SCREWS Hinge tensioning screws can be tightened if increased door closing force is required. To ensure the French doors shut on their own, when pushed within the self close activation range, the hinge tensioning screws need to be tightened. The hinge tensioning screw is located in the French door hinges.

  • Page 37: Final Checklist

    FINAL CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER All models Check all parts are installed. Ensure the appliance is level. Ensure the appliance is securely fastened to the cabinetry with the supplied anti-tip bracket and fittings. Ensure the doors/drawer can open and close freely with no resistance from surrounding cabinetry.
  • Page 38 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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