Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RS36A80J Installation Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Framed cabinetry ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A80J and RS36A80U models US CA www.fisherpaykel.com 843155 B 08.15...
- Page 3 FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY NOTE: PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR FLUSH INSET INSTALLATION ONLY RS36A80J and RS36A80U models FRAMELESS CABINETRY FRAMED CABINETRY (Frameless: Aligns the product with the cabinetry) (Framed: Aligns the product with the frame of the cabinetry) Note: shown with custom Note: shown with custom panel attached to fridge...
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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 accidently 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 (46) (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 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.
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Page 10: Product And Cavity Dimensions
PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS 3 1/2” (89 mm) 5/ 3 2” (4 mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW Framed: Finished return top and sides Note: shown with custom panel attached to fridge PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product* 79 27/ 3 2”... - 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 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680 DOOR PANEL SET 3 1/2” (89 mm) 5/ 3 2” (4 mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW Framed: Finished return top and sides PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product* 79 27/ 3 2” (2028) Overall width of product 35 21/32”...
- Page 13 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3684 DOOR PANEL SET 3 1/2” (89 mm) 5/ 3 2” (4 mm) Flush with front of cabinetry PLAN VIEW Framed: Finished return top and sides PRODUCT DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Overall height of product* 83 27/ 3 2” (2130) Overall width of product 35 21/32”...
- Page 14 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3680/RD3684 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 is on its base packer and the polystyrene stability blocks 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.
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Page 16: Custom Door Panel Dimensions
CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS Note: top trim supplied for 84” (2134 mm) installation PROFILE VIEW RS36A80J DIMENSIONS inches (mm) Height of top door panel min. 45 9/ 3 2 – max. 49 9/ 3 2” (min. 1150 – max. 1252) Width of top door panel 17 3/4” (451) Gap between top door panels 5/ 3 2”... - 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/ 1 6 2 5/32 Ø 3/32 REF...
- 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 WARNING! 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. Tipping of appliance can lead to serious injury or death. Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation.
- Page 21 ATTACH SIDE BASE BRACKETS AND DOOR STUDS WARNING! 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. Tipping of appliance can lead to serious injury or death. Ensure all external packaging material is removed from the appliance before installation.
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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 Add ruler to show ushness x 4? IMPORTANT! It is important that the doors are in line with the frame and the appliance is centred before following these steps. ● ● It is important that all four corners of the appliance is supported firmly onto the floor to eliminate any movement. ●...
- Page 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 HANGING NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS Hang all door panels onto M8 studs All door panels have full axis adjustment to and align the side bracket forks onto ensure they are flush with adjacent walls. To the refrigerator door. adjust the height of each panel turn clockwise Ensure the forks are positioned to raise stud or counter-clockwise to lower ●...
- Page 29 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 30 ATTACH FIXING BRACKETS Carefully open the refrigerator French Slide screw cover in between the fixing doors to attach fixing brackets. Place fixing bracket and the side bracket on the bracket over the side of the appliance and appliance x1. secure mid-way with screws x2 (M5 x 8 countersunk Phillips screws).
- Page 31 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 push top cover over the top studs.
- Page 32 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).
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Page 33: 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. Framed cabinetry installation Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket and discard. Discard Repeat for all side trim brackets. - Page 34 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 35 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.
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Page 36: 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.fisherpaykel.com Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 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.