Fisher & Paykel RS36W80 series User manual

ActiveSmart™ Integrated Door Drawer Refrigerator
RS36W80 models
US CA
DUAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
845689 A 08.16
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Framed and Frameless Cabinetry

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1SAFETY AND WARNINGS
!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 www.fisherpaykel.com or www.dcsappliances.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
Dual installation refers to the joining of 1 x RS36W80R model with 1 x RS36W80L model.
2DUAL INSTALLATION
RS36W80R MODELS RS36W80L MODELS
RS36W80RJ FP RS36W80LJ FP
RS36WRU FP RS36W80LJC DCS
RS36W80RJC DCS
RS36W80RUC DCS
This booklet refers to left hinge and right hinge products.
IMPORTANT!
 Each refrigerator will need its own water supply with shut off valve. If a splitter is used
to supply each refrigerator with water from one water supply, we recommend that a solid
brass type be used.
 If a dual power outlet is used, make sure the outlet is suitable for two right angled plugs.
 Extension cords should not be used in the dual installation.
IMPORTANT!
This booklet is supplementary to your separate ‘Installation instructions’ booklet which is
supplied with your appliance. Included in this booklet are instructions which are unique
to dual installation. For correct and complete installation of your appliance(s) follow the
‘Installation instruction’ booklet supplied with your appliance.

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3COMPONENTS LIST
Included with the Dual Install kit (24641).
Alcove fixing bracket
(1)
Joiner bracket
(1)
Left hinge product
alcove bracket
(1)
Right hinge product
alcove bracket
(1)
Foam pads
(6)
Spring clips (provided with
the appliance)
(6)
Center trim
(1)
Bottom joiner bracket
(1)
M8 nut
(1)
M8 Nut
M8 Nut
M8 set screw
(1)
M8 Screw Set
M8 Screw Set
M5 x 12 Socket head cap screw
(11)
M5 x 12 SHCS
(Socket Head Cap Screw)
M5 x 12 SHCS
(Socket Head Cap Screw)
#8 x 16 mush
washer screw
(5)
#8 x 16
Mush Washer
Twin Thread
Philips Screw
#8 x 16
Mush Washer
Twin Thread
Philips Screw
Toe kick
(1)

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4ALCOVE DIMENSIONS
1Measure and attach foam pads to three locations down the right side of the left hinge
product. (Align the top of the foam pad to your measurement mark. Align the side of the
foam pad with the front edge of the cabinet).
 2” (50mm) from the cabinet top.
 35” (890mm) from the cabinet top.
 13” (50mm) from the floor.
Repeat on the left side of the right hinge product.
IMPORTANT!
To ensure good fit of joiner trim, foam pads should be placed at identical heights on left
hinge and right hinge products.
2” (50mm)
35” (890mm) 13” (50mm)
ALCOVE DIMENSIONS inches (mm)
AOverall height of alcove 84” (2134)
BOverall width of alcove 72” (1829)
B
A
5ATTACHING FOAM PADS

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6REMOVING HINGE BRACKET AND FITTING ALCOVE BRACKET
Fitting alcove bracket
4Screw the front two M5x8 countersunk Phillips screws (refer to C). Check that the top face
of the front trim is parallel to the product.
5Shift M5x10 pan head Phillips trim attachment screws into the slots in the alcove bracket,
(refer to D).
– If you are not satisfied that the front trim is parallel to the product, screw the jacking
screw supplied: M5x12 Socket head cap screw (refer to E) to adjust the trim position.
6Once you are satisfied that the front trim is parallel to the product, secure the alcove bracket
with the third countersunk screw (refer to F).
B
A
E
F
C
D
Removing hinge bracket
The following steps show how to remove the hinge bracket (non hinged side) and fit the
alcove bracket. This process is required on both left hinge and right hinge products.
<1/4” (6mm)
Top trim
1Ensure the distance between the end of the top trim and the side of the cabinet is no
greater than 1/4” (6mm). If distance is greater than 1/4” (6mm), loosen the pan head Phillips
screws at the back of the trim and shift the trim sideways to suit.
2On the right hand side (when facing the product) loosen the M5 x 10 pan head Phillips top
trim attachment screws. Shift screws towards the center of the trim, (refer to A).
3Remove the right hinge bracket from the left hinge product by unscrewing the countersunk
Phillips head screws with a Phillips head screwdriver (refer to B).
Repeat process of removing hinge bracket and fitting alcove bracket on the right
hinge product.
We have recommended starting with the left hinge product, then repeating the process on the right hinge product.

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7ATTACHING TOP JOINER BRACKET AND ALCOVE FIXING BRACKET TO ALCOVE
1Use M5x12 Socket head cap screws to connect the top joiner bracket to the alcove
fixingbracket.
– For 80” installation, use the upper slots of the alcove fixing bracket (refer to A).
– For 84” installation, use the lower slots of the alcove fixing bracket (refer to B).
A
B
2Measure the width of your alcove. Mark a line in the center of the cavity, on the ceiling.
3For flush installation measure 41/4” (108mm) back from the front face of the adjacent
cabinetry doors (refer to C). Using #8 x 16 mush washer screws (4), align and fix the joiner
bracket to the center of the alcove (refer to D).
– Face1 should be 41/4” (108mm) back.
– Face 2 should be lined up with the center of the alcove.
For proud installation, the joiner bracket should sit forward.
– Face 1 should be 41/4” (108mm) - x.
(x = distance the product sits proud).
– Face 2 should be lined up with the center of the alcove.
Loosely fix the screws into the center of each slot to enable adjustment in the joiner bracket.
WARNING!
Ensure anti tip brackets are fitted at this stage (refer to separate ‘Installation instructions’
booklet supplied with your appliance).
IMPORTANT!
Door panels must be fitted to doors at this stage (refer to separate ‘Installation
instructions’ booklet supplied with your appliance).
WARNING!
Do not open doors.
SCALE 1:10
84” (2134mm)
72” (1829mm)
At this stage connect to water and electrical supply as per the ‘Installation instructions’
booklet supplied with your appliance.
WARNING!
Failure to follow the instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
41/4” (108mm) = flush installation
41/4” (108mm) - x = proud installation
x
C
D
Face 1
Face 2
41/4” (108mm) = flush installation
41/4” (108mm) - x = proud installation

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8LOCATION OF PRODUCTS INTO ALCOVE — RIGHT PRODUCT
1Roll the right hinge product into the right hand side of the alcove until the product makes
contact with the joiner bracket.
IMPORTANT!
For flush installation: check for flushness of the product with the surrounding cabinetry
(refer to separate ‘Installation instructions’ booklet supplied with your appliance) on
how to achieve flushness.
2Adjust the product height (refer to separate ‘Installation instructions’ booklet supplied with
your appliance).
3Screw two M5 x 12 Socket head cap screws to connect the alcove bracket to the joiner
bracket (refer to A).
4If the product is not flush, further loosen the top screws of the alcove attachment bracket
if required and move the bracket in a forward to back motion to suit (refer to B).
5Recheck product flushness (refer to separate ‘Installation instructions’ booklet supplied
with your appliance). Once satisfied with flushness, tighten top screws fix an additional
#8 x 16 mush washer screw (refer to C).
SCALE 1:10
SCALE 2:5
A
SCALE 2:5
C
B

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9LOCATION OF PRODUCTS INTO ALCOVE — LEFT PRODUCT
A
IMPORTANT!
Open the door of the right hinge product.
1Roll the left hinge product into the left hand side of the alcove until the product makes
contact with the joiner bracket (refer to A).
IMPORTANT!
For flush installation: check for flushness of the product with the adjacent product (refer
to separate ‘Installation instructions’ booklet supplied with your appliance on how to
achieve flushness).
2Open the left hinge product door to access the brackets (refer to B).
3Adjust the product height (as per the separate ‘Installation instructions’ booklet supplied
with your appliance), so holes in the top trim are in line with the holes in the joiner bracket
(refer to C).
– Note: for clarity of drawing, top trims are not shown.
4Screw two M5 x 12 Socket head cap screws to fix left hand top trim to the joiner bracket
(refer to C).
B
C

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!0 PREPARING FOR CENTER TRIM
1Remove the center* M10 x 65 Socket head cap screws from the base of the products
(refer toA)
*Remove the right screw from the left hinge product.
*Remove the left screw from the right hinge product.
2Attach the bottom joiner bracket using M10 x 65 Socket head cap screws (refer to B).
A B
3For 80” products, cut center trim using the same method as instructed for side trims
(refer to separate ‘Installation Instructions’ booklet supplied with your appliance).
4Mark out three locations for the spring clips along the center trim to match foam pad
locations on cabinet.
5Insert right hand spring clip into the center trim channel (refer to C).
IMPORTANT!
Ensure the bottom of the right hand spring clip is located on the right hand side of the
channel.
6Insert the left hand spring clip into the center trim channel (refer to D).
7Before pushing the left hand spring clip all the way into the trim, squeeze the two spring
clips together and push home. You will hear the spring clips engage into the trim (refer to E).
Repeat for the remaining two locations on the center trim.
CD E
CLICK!

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!1 ATTACHING THE CENTER TRIM AND TOE KICK
IMPORTANT!
Open both refrigerator doors.
1Bring the center trim in front of
the gap between the two products
(refer to A).
2Starting from the upper spring clips, squeeze the clips to
slot between the two products (refer to B).
3Repeat on the middle and then the lower clips.
4Using the palm of your hand, push trim all the way down
the length of the product.
C
B
6Installing toe kick
Unscrew the toe kick bracket screws mid-way, and bring forward (refer to Dand E).
Repeat this process for both products.
5Screw the M8 set screw into the threaded hole of the
bottom joiner bracket to support the middle trim. This
maintains the height position of the trim. Once you are
satisfied with the location of the middle trim, use the M8
nut to lock the set screw into location (refer to C).
7Place toe kick over the brackets and position
the outer brackets until flush with surrounding
cabinetry. Use the folded edge of the supplied
toe kick or another suitable straight edge
to align the inner brackets. Once satisfied,
remove the toe kick.
8Tighten the toe kick bracket screws to lock brackets into position and remove the backing
from the Velcro strip (refer to F). Attach the toe kick to the adhesive surfaces.
A
F
D
E

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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
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