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Fisher & Paykel RS36A80J Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Frameless cabinetry
ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator
RS36A80J and RS36A80U models
US CA
www.fisherpaykel.com
843155 A
06.15

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Frameless cabinetry ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A80J and RS36A80U models US CA www.fisherpaykel.com 843155 A 06.15...
  • Page 3 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY RS36A80J and RS36A80U models FRAMELESS CABINETRY  SAFETY AND WARNINGS  BEFORE INSTALLATION  COMPONENTS LIST  MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF HOSE AND POWER CORD  PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS  CAVITY PREPARATIONS  CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS  ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS 84”...

  • 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 instructions guide before operating this appliance. To ensure that the appliance is not accidentally switched off, connect your refrigerator to its ●...

  • 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 (34) (10) M8 stud M8 washer M8 nut Top cover Side cover...
  • Page 7 COMPONENTS LIST Optional accessories – The standard appliance does not include a door panel set. Fisher & Paykel door panel sets are available (EZKleen 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 1/32” (1 mm) screw cover Side trim bracket Fixing bracket Installation aiders (4) (required for Frameless...

  • Page 9: Left-Hand Side

    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). RS36A80J model shown only. When designing custom door panels, these are only available for non-Water dispensing models.

  • Page 11: Door Opening

    PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS 115° DOOR OPENING 90° DOOR OPENING (FULL ROTATION) Wall Wall DOOR CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Depth of door (widest opening) measured from front of cabinetry 18 29/32” (480) Depth of drawer (open) measured from front of cabinetry* 14 3/ 1 6”...
  • Page 12 Height of front panels with required gap above = 80” (2032 mm) (  product height + cabinetry gap). *** Optional EZKleen stainless steel front panels – Model no. RD3680 (non-Water dispensing model) and model no. RD3680U (Ice & Water model). RS36A80J model shown with RD3680 door panels.
  • Page 13 Height of front panels with required gap above = 84” (2134 mm) (  product height + cabinetry gap). *** Optional EZKleen stainless steel front panels – Model no. RD3684 (non-Water dispensing model) and model no. RD3684U (Ice & Water model). RS36A80J model shown with RD3684 door panels.
  • Page 14 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680/RD3684 DOOR PANEL SET 115° DOOR OPENING 90° DOOR OPENING (FULL ROTATION) Wall Wall DOOR CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Depth of door (widest opening) measured from front of door 18 29/32” (480) Depth of drawer (open) measured from front of drawer, including handle 15 3/4”...
  • 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 Electrical Plumbing CAVITY DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 16: Custom Door Panel Dimensions

    22 pounds (10 kg) Maximum weight of bottom drawer panel** 24 1/4 pounds (11 kg) RS36A80J model shown only. When designing custom door panels, these are only available for non-Water Custom door panels, toe kick and handles to be manufactured and fitted by cabinetmaker.
  • Page 17 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS The drawings below apply to non-Water dispensing models only (RS36A80J). 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...

  • Page 18: Attach Side Trim Brackets

    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) Ensure surrounding cabinetry doors are open before marking screw locations for side trim brackets (refer to A).
  • Page 19 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. When fastening with masonry plugs and/or screws: Ensure the screws avoid electrical, gas and water conduits.
  • Page 20 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. When fastening with masonry plugs and/or screws: Ensure the screws avoid electrical, gas and water conduits.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23: Connect To Water And Electrical Supply

    CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY IMPORTANT! The water connection to your Ice & Water refrigerator must be installed by a qualified plumber or a Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent. ● ● The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer. ●...
  • Page 24 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 25: Level Your Product

    LEVEL YOUR PRODUCT 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 26 TEMPORARILY FIXING YOUR PRODUCT AND ATTACHING DOOR STUDS Carefully open the refrigerator French doors to Secure M8 studs into the remove the installation aider attached. Untighten refrigerator doors, ensure the screws x2 (M5 x 8 countersunk Phillips screws). the open end faces the top. Repeat this process for the remaining aiders.
  • Page 27 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. Remove the red protective cap on the spigot head and align the filter cartridge tool over the filter handle Front view Pull the freezer drawer out slightly and insert the filter cartridge and tool into the bottom...

  • Page 28: Assemble Door Panel Set

    ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL SET The assembly of Fisher & Paykel kits (EZKleen stainless steel door panels) and custom door panels are outlined below. For Fisher & Paykel kits, 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 29 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 (refer to B).
  • Page 30 HANGING NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS Hang all door panels onto M8 studs and Once satisfied with all door align the side bracket forks onto the panels, secure M8 studs with M8 refrigerator door. washer and M8 nut. The top of the stud must remain below the top Ensure the forks are positioned around face of the door panel.
  • 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. Installing toe kick Open the refrigerator French doors, firmly push top cover over the top studs.
  • Page 33 USE PROVIDED SCREWS TO FIX GRILL TO MATCHING HOLES ON PLASTIC PARTS 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 TRIMS AND HINGE TENSIONING SCREWS Installing side trim To ensure the French doors shut on their own, when pushed within the self close activation Ensure the shorter side trim lip is facing the bottom of the product (refer to A). range, the hinge tensioning screws need to be tightened.

  • Page 35: 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 ●...

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