INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ActiveSmart™ Built-in refrigerator RS36A72J and RS36A72U models US CA www.fisherpaykel.com 843157 A 06.
FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION SEQUENCE RELEVANT TO YOUR CABINETRY RS36A72J and RS36A72U models 1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS 2 BEFORE INSTALLATION 3 COMPONENTS LIST 4 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS 5 CAVITY PREPARATION 6 MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF POWER CORD 7 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS 8 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS 9 ATTACH ANTI-TIP BRACKET WOODEN/PLASTER BOARD WALL INSTALLATION SOLID WALL INSTALLATION SPACER INSTALLATION !0 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY !1 PRODUCT PREPARATION !2 LEVEL YOUR PRODUCT !3 ATTACH SIDE
1 2 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! Please follow the installation steps below to ensure your appliance is installed and operates correctly. WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the safety and warnings outlined in this installation guide before operating this appliance. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. Power ●● ●● ●● ! WARNING! Cut Hazard Take care – panel edges are sharp. Failure to use caution could result in injury or cuts.
3 COMPONENTS LIST Door panel fittings – Included with standard appliance. French door hanging bracket (2) Drawer hanging bracket (1) Side bracket (10) Side strap (10) M5 x 10 pan head Phillips screw (10) M8 stud (6) M8 washer (6) M8 nut (6) Top cover (4) Side cover (10) #8 x 16 mush washer screw (34) Optional accessories – The standard appliance does not include a door panel set. Fisher & Paykel door panel sets are available (EZKleen stainless steel door panels).
3 COMPONENTS LIST Anti-tip bracket fittings – Included with standard appliance. Anti-tip bracket (1) #10 x 40 pan head Phillips screw (4) Masonry plug (4) Product hardware – Included with standard appliance. Kickstrip filter (1) Kickstrip grille (1) Power cord clip (1) Side trim bracket (6) Side trim (2) Filter cartridge tool (1) External display module (1) (included with RS36A72U standard appliance) Ice & Water fittings – Included with standard appliance.
F F 4 F F F F PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS J J B G G C B F A A D D A A 3 1/2” (89 mm) C 5/32” (4 mm) F Framed: Finish return Note: shows adjoining cabinetry not sharing 5/32” (4 mm) door gap E E I I PLAN VIEW H H F F PRODUCT DIMENSIONS PROFILE VIEW A D D Overall height of product* E Overall width of product CAVITY DIMENSIONS inches (mm) A Overall height of cavity 72” (1829) B Overall width of cavity 36” (914) (when adjoining cabinetry cannot share 5/32” (4 mm) door gap) C O
4 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS C B D A 115° DOOR OPENING (FULL ROTATION) 115° DOOR OPENING [FULL ROTATION] Wall B A 90° DOOR OPENING Wall 90° DOOR OPENING DOOR CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS inches (mm) A Depth of door (widest opening) measured from front of cabinetry 17 5/16” (440) B Depth of drawer (open) measured from front of cabinetry* 15 3/4” (400) C Minimum door clearance** to adjacent wall* (115° – full internal access)* 11 13/16” (300) D Minimum door clearance** to adjacent wall* (90°
F F 4 F F PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3672 DOOR PANEL SET B L L F F G G C B K K F A A D D 3 1/2” (89 mm) A A C 5/32” (4 mm) Framed: Finish return Note: shows adjoining cabinetry not sharing 5/32” (4 mm) door gap J J E E I I F F F C C PRODUCT DIMENSIONS D inches (mm) Overall height of product* 71 27/32” (1825) 35 21/32” (906) A D F Minimum cabinetry gap clearance from edge of product 5/32” (4) G Overall depth of product (excluding front door panels) CAVITY DIMENSIONS in
4 PRODUCT AND CAVITY DIMENSIONS – WITH RD3672/RD3672U DOOR PANEL SET D E B C A 115° DOOR OPENING (FULL ROTATION) 115° DOOR OPENING [FULL ROTATION] Wall B C A 90° DOOR OPENING Wall 90° DOOR OPENING DOOR CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS inches (mm) A Depth of door (widest opening) measured from front of door 17 5/16” (440) B Depth of drawer (open) measured from front of drawer, including handle 15 3/4” (400) C Depth of drawer (open) measured from front of drawer, excluding handle 14 3/16” (360) D Mi
5 A CAVITY PREPARATION ! Recommended area above cavity for connections C 31 1/2” (800 mm) 2 15/16” (75 mm) 5 29/32” (150 mm) 4 11/32” (110 mm) 4 11/32” (110 mm) Floor B 5 3/32” (129 mm) 5 29/32” (150 mm) Alternative electrical connection location REAR VIEW OF CAVITY CAVITY DIMENSIONS A Electrical Plumbing inches (mm) A Overall height of cavity 72” (1829) B Overall width of cavity 36” (914) (when adjoining cabinetry cannot share 5/32” (4 mm) door gap) B C Overall depth of cavity Elect
6 MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF POWER CORD Power cord (excl.plug) – 31 1/2” (800 mm) LEFT HAND SIDE Power cord (excl.plug) – 80 23/32” (2050 mm) RIGHT HAND SIDE Power cord (excl.
7 CUSTOM DOOR PANEL DIMENSIONS B C A A B g C A A E g H D g D F E g H PROFILE VIEW ISO VIEW D DIMENSIONS A Height of top door panel PROFILE RS36A72J VIEW B Width of top door panel F D C Gap between top door panels D Height of bottom drawer panel ISO VIEW ISO VIEW 12 17 3/4” (451) 5/32” (4) 23 15/32” (596) E Height from bottom of product to top of bottom drawer panel 27 15/32” (698) F Width of bottom drawer panel 35 21/32” (906) PROFILE VIEW door panels and bottom drawer panel
7 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://thekitchentools.fisherpaykel.com 15 7/16 2 5/32 Ø 3/32 REF 12x Pilot holes recommended for bracket attachment. (Do not penetrate front surface).
8 ATTACH SIDE TRIM BRACKETS A IMPORTANT! Before installing your appliance, ensure the dimensions of the finished enclosure are correct for your appliance following the ‘Product and cavity dimensions’ section. 3/4” (19 mm) ~ 4” (100 mm) ~ 35” (900 mm) ~ 4” (100 mm) 3/4” (19 mm) Discard 1 Break off the datum lip to each side trim bracket and discard. Repeat for all side trim brackets x6.
9 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.
!0 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. DO NOT use water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. WARNING – connect to potable water supply only.
!0 5 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Position the appliance 1.5 – 2 ft. (450 – 600 mm) in front of the finished enclosure (refer to D). This will allow access behind the appliance for water and power connections. At the back of the appliance, cut the water tube to a suitable length for connecting to the water outlet. Ensure there is enough tubing to pull the appliance out for service, if required. 6 Assemble the following water fittings onto the other end of the water tube.
C P !1 1 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 down (Refer to A). 2 PRODUCT PREPARATION A 4 Pull cap gently towards the left hinge to remove (Refer to B). Secure M8 studs into the refrigerator doors, ensure the open end faces the top. Repeat on all refrigerator doors. B Reserve end hinge cap for later installation. 3 Remove the right hinge end cap.
!2 ●● ●● ●● 1 !3 LEVEL YOUR PRODUCT It is important that all four corners of the product 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. Raise the product using an 7/16” (11 mm) hex socket or 3/16” (4 mm) hex Allen key. One turn of height adjusting nuts is equivalent to 1/16” (1 mm) height travel. Note: maximum travel 13/16” (20 mm).
!4 ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL SET The assembly of Fisher & Paykel door panel sets (EZKleen stainless steel door panels) and custom door panel sets are outlined below. For 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. French door panels 1 Drawer door panel Mounting handle (Refer to A) For Fisher & Paykel door panel sets, remove the plastic plugs from the handle holes x4.
!5 1 HANGING ICE & WATER DOOR PANEL 5 Remove the external display module from inside the product. Thread the display harness through the door panel cavity. Ensure the grommet is engaged. 2 Connect the display harness onto the refrigerator door by firmly inserting until you feel it clip securely (refer to B). B On the external display, enable the dispenser lock, this will help prevent any water from dispensing during water connection. To lock, press the button for 4 seconds.
!6 1 Hang all door panels onto M8 studs and align the side bracket forks onto the refrigerator door. HANGING NON-WATER DISPENSING DOOR PANELS 3 Once satisfied with all door panels, secure M8 studs with M8 washer and M8 nut. The top of the stud must remain below the top face of the door panel. 4 Secure side bracket forks by tightening side screws. Ensure the forks are positioned around the body of the side screw (M5 x 10 pan head Phillips screw).
150 C P TOP TRIM AND HINGE END CAPS !7 !8 INSTALL WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE IMPORTANT! 150 The water filter head must be firmly pushed into the product and secured, incorrect installation can lead to water leaks. 18 0 C 1 Secure the top trim to the L ceiling of the enclosure with screw x1 (#8 x 16 mush washer screw). O 1 Remove the red protective cap on the spigot head and align the filter cartridge tool over the filter handle.
!9 1 To stabilize the product, lower the front feet. Turn clockwise to lower feet. ATTACH COVERS AND KICKSTRIPS 4 For Fisher & Paykel door panel sets, remove any remaining protective film from all door panels. 5 Open the refrigerator French doors to conceal the outer top studs using top covers. Firmly push top cover over top door studs. Repeat on the opposite side. 2 3 24 Kickstrip filter Remove filter from inside the product.
@0 FINAL CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER Ice & Water models only All models Ensure the water filtration system has been flushed. Check all parts are installed. ●● Ensure the product is level. Ensure the product 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.
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