Fisher & Paykel ACTIVESMART RS36W80 User manual

DUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE
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ACTIVESMART™ INTEGRATED
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
RS36W80 and RS9120W models

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CONTENTS
1SAFETY AND WARNINGS
2DUAL INSTALLATION
3COMPONENTS
4CAVITY DIMENSIONS
5ATTACH BRACKET ASSEMBLY TO CAVITY
6ATTACH FOAM PADS
7REMOVE HINGE BRACKET
8ATTACH CAVITY BRACKET
9POSITION INTO THE CABINETRY
!0 ATTACH CENTRE TRIM
!1 INSTALL TOE KICK

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1SAFETY AND WARNINGS 2DUAL INSTALLATION
RS91WR MODELS RS91WL MODELS
RS9120WRJ RS9120WLJ
RS9120WRU
RS36WR MODELS RS36WL MODELS
RS36W80RJ RS36W80LJ
RS36W80RU
IMPORTANT!
 Each appliance requires a water supply and shut off valve. Use a solid brass type splitter if
both appliances are supplied with one water supply.
 Ensure the dual power outlet is suitable for two right angled plugs.
 Extension cords should not be used in the dual installation.
 This dual installation guide is only supplementary instructions for installing two appliances
side by side. For complete installation specific to your appliance, follow the ‘Installation
guide’ supplied with your appliance.
!WARNING!
This appliance is top-heavy and must
be secured to prevent the possibility of
tippingforward.
To ensure that the appliance is stable under
all loading conditions, theanti-tip bracket and
fittings supplied must be installed according
tothe following installation instructions by a
professional installer.
IMPORTANT!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The models shown in this installation guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to
our website fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
Dual installation refers to the joining of one left hinge and one right hinge model using a
joiner kit (sold separately).
 Use RS91W joiner kit to pair 1 x RS91WR model with 1 x RS91WL model.
 Use RS80 joiner kit to pair 1 x RS36WR model with 1 x RS36WL model.

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3COMPONENTS
Dual install joiner kit
Not supplied and must be purchased separately
Joiner bracket
(1)
Cavity fixing bracket
(1)
Right hinge cavity bracket
(1)
Left hinge cavity bracket
(1)
Foam pads
(6)
M8 Nut
M8 Nut
Centre trim
(1)
Toe kick
(1)
Bottom joiner bracket
(1)
M8 nut
(1)
Spring clips
(6)
M5 x 12 SHCS
(Socket Head Cap Screw)
M5 x 12 SHCS
(Socket Head Cap Screw)
M8 Screw Set
M8 Screw Set
#8 x 16
Mush Washer
Twin Thread
Philips Screw
#8 x 16
Mush Washer
Twin Thread
Philips Screw
M5x12 Socket head cap screw
(11)
M8 set screw
(1)
8x16 mush washer screw
(5)

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A
B
RS36W80 / RS9120W
CAVITY DIMENSIONS in mm
A
Overall height of cavity
for appliance using RD3680/RD9120 door panel set
for appliance using RD3684/RD9121 door panel set
84”
80”
2134
2032
BOverall width of cavity 72” 1829
4CAVITY DIMENSIONS

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5ATTACH BRACKET ASSEMBLY TO CAVITY
For flush installation
3 Measure 4 1/4” (108mm) back from the ceiling front edge
of the cavity and mark a line (C) across the centre line.
4 Place the joiner bracket to ceiling surface.
 Align Face1 to the marked line (C).
 Align Face 2 along the centre line of the cavity.
For proud installation
5 Place the joiner bracket forward of the flush installation
location. To determine the location,
 Measure the depth of the door panel that protrudes
from adjacent cabinetry front surface (D).
 Calculate the distance (E) of proud installation location,
4 1/4” (108mm) –D =E
Face 2Face 2
Face 2Face 1
Attach top joiner bracket and fixing bracket to cavity
1 Attach the top joiner bracket to the cavity fixing bracket with M5x12 socket head cap
screws.
 For 80” (2032mm) installation, use the upper slots of the cavity fixing bracket (A).
 For 84” (2134mm) installation, use the lower slots of the cavity fixing bracket (B).
SCALE 1:10
84” (2134mm)
72” (1829mm)
D
ceiling front edge
C
41/4”
(108mm)
41/4”(108mm)
centre linecentre line
C
D
E
F
IMPORTANT!
 Ensure the anti tip brackets are installed before attaching the cavity fixing bracket. Refer to separate ‘Installation guide’ supplied with your appliance.
 Ensure the water and power supply are already connected, and door panels installed before attaching the cavity fixing bracket.
Note: illustration above shows cavity for RS36W84/RS9121W model.
A
B
top joiner bracket
cavity fixing bracket
6 Place the joiner bracket to the ceiling surface
 Align Face 1 to the marked line (E)
 Align Face 2 along the centre line of the cavity.
7 Fix the joiner bracket with 8x16 mush washer screws (F).
Loosely fix the screws to enable adjustment in the centre
of each slot of the joiner bracket.
2 Measure the width of the cavity. Mark a line on the ceiling along the centre of the cavity.

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6ATTACH FOAM PADS
IMPORTANT!
Foam pads should be placed at identical heights on left and right hinge appliances to
ensure good fit of joiner trim.
MEASUREMENTS in mm
ADistance of first tab location from cabinet top 2” 50
BDistance of second tab location from cabinet top 35” 890
cDistance of third tab location from floor 13” 50
Attaching foam pads to appliance
1Mark three locations along the edge of the non-hinge side of each appliance. Refer to the
measurements table below.
A
B
C

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Front side view
7REMOVE HINGE BRACKET
IMPORTANT!
Follow these steps to remove the hinge bracket on the non-hinge side of both left and
right hinge appliances.
Removing hinge brackets from appliance
1 Measure the distance between the end of the top trim and the side of the cabinet.
 Ensure the distance is not greater than 1/4” (6mm).
 If distance is greater than 1/4” (6mm), loosen the screws at the back of the trim and shift
the trim sideways to suit.
2 At the non-hinge side of the appliance, loosen the M5x10 pan head attachment screws from
the end of the top trim, and then shift the screws towards the centre of the trim. (A)
B
A
3 Unscrew the countersunk screws with a crosshead screwdriver to remove the hinge bracket
from the appliance. (B)
<1/4” (<6mm)
Top trim
Note: illustration above shows cavity for RS36W80/RS9120W model.

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IMPORTANT!
Follow these steps for fitting the cavity bracket on the non-hinge side of both left and
right hinge appliances.
Attaching cavity bracket to appliance
1 Screw the cavity bracket with two M5x8 countersunk Phillips screws (A) to the location
where the hinge bracket was removed.
 Ensure that the top face of the front trim is parallel to the appliance.
2 Shift the M5x10 pan head Phillips screws into the slots in the cavity bracket. (B).
 If the front trim is not parallel to the appliance, screw M5x12 socket head cap screw (C) to
adjust the trim position.
3 Once the top trim is parallel to the appliance, secure the cavity bracket with another M5x8
countersunk screw (D).
C
D
A
B
8ATTACH CAVITY BRACKET

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Positioning right hinge appliance into the cabinetry
1 Coil the excess water hose and power cord flat behind the appliance.
2 Push the right hinge appliance into the right hand side of the cavity until it makes contact
with the joiner bracket.
3 Adjust the height of the appliance to align inside the cabinetry.
Refer to ‘Align appliance inside the cabinetry’ in a separate ‘Installation guide’ supplied with
your appliance.
4 Fasten the cavity bracket to the joiner bracket with two M5x12 socket head cap screws (A).
5 If the appliance is not flush, further loosen the top screws of the cavity attachment bracket if
required and move the bracket in a forward to back motion to suit (B).
6 Recheck appliance flushness (refer to separate ‘Installation guide’ booklet supplied with your
appliance). Once satisfied with flushness, tighten top screws fix an additional
#8 x 16 mush washer screw (C).
D
SCALE 1:10
SCALE 2:5
A
SCALE 2:5
C
B
E
F
IMPORTANT!
 DO NOT install the appliance on a soft, uneven, or unlevelled floor to avoid twisting the
appliance and poor door sealing.
 If using a Powered driver, use low torque setting to avoid damaging theheight adjustment
system.
 Ensure that the top, bottom and sidge gaps are not greater than 1/16"(1.5mm) to achieve
correct alignment.
 Finalalignment will be achieved once door panels have been installed andthe appliance
is pushed back to sit flush with the cabinetry.
Positioning left hinge appliance into the cabinetry
7 Coil the excess water hose and power cord flat behind the
appliance.
8 Open the door of the right hinge appliance.
9 Push the left hinge appliance into the left hand side of the
cavity until it makes contact with the joiner bracket. (D)
!0 Open the left hinge appliance door to access the brackets (E).
!1 Adjust the height of the appliance to align inside the cabinetry.
Refer to ‘Align appliance inside the cabinetry’ in a separate
‘Installation guide’ supplied with your appliance.
 Note: For clarity of drawing, top trims are not shown.
!2 Fasten the cavity bracket to the joiner bracket with two M5x12
socket head cap screws (F).
9POSITION INTO THE CABINETRY
Note: illustration above shows appliance with RD3684/RD9121 door panel.

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Preparing the centre trim
1 Remove the M10x65 socket head
cap screws from the base of the
appliances. (A)
2 Attach the bottom joiner bracket
using M10 x 65 Socket head cap
screws. (B)
3 For 80” (2032mm) installation,
cut centre trim using the same
method as instructed for side
trims.
(Refer to ‘Cabinet trims installation‘
in the Installation guide supplied
with your appliance).
4 Mark out three locations (C) for
the spring clips along the centre trim to match the foam pad
locations on cabinet.
5 Insert right hand spring clip into the centre trim channel. (D)
IMPORTANT!
Ensure the bottom of the right hand spring clip is located on
the right hand side of the channel.
6 Insert the left hand spring clip into the centre trim channel. (E)
7Before pushing the left hand spring clip all the way into the
trim, squeeze the two spring clips together and push all the way
through. You will hear the spring clips engage into the trim. (F)
Repeat for the remaining two locations on the centre trim.
D E
F
CLICK!
!0 ATTACH CENTRE TRIM
Attaching the centre trim between appliances
1 Open both appliance doors. Position
the centre trim in front of the gap
between the two appliances. (G)
2 Starting from the upper spring clips,
squeeze the clips to slot between
the two appliances (H).
3 Repeat on the middle and then the lower clips.
4 Using the palm of your hand, push trim all the way down
the length of the appliance.
5 Screw the M8 set screw into the threaded hole of the
bottom joiner bracket to support the centre trim. This
maintains the height position of the trim.
I
H
6 Once you are satisfied with the location of the centre
trim, use the M8 nut to lock the set screw into location (I).
G
B
A
C
Note: illustration above shows appliance with RD3680/RD9120 door panel.

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Installing the toe kick
1 Loosen the screws (A) of the toe kick bracket
mid-way, and pull the bracket slightly outward
(B).
Do this step for both appliances.
2 Place toe kick over the brackets and position
the outer brackets (C) until flush with
surrounding cabinetry.
 Use the folded edge of the supplied toe
kick or another suitable straight edge to
align the inner brackets (D).
3 Once aligned, remove the toe kick.
4 Lock the brackets into position by tightening
the screws and remove the backing of the dual
adhesive strip (E) of the brackets. Attach the
toe kick to the adhesive surfaces of the Velco
strips.
E
A
B
!1 INSTALL TOE KICK
C
C
DD

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