Fisher Paykel RS36W80RJ1N, RS36W80RU1N Installation Manual

ACTIVESMART™ INTEGRATED

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

RS36W80 and RS9120W models

DUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE

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CONTENTS

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

1

DUAL INSTALLATION

2

COMPONENTS

3

CAVITY DIMENSIONS

4

ATTACH BRACKET ASSEMBLY TO CAVITY

5

ATTACH FOAM PADS

6

REMOVE HINGE BRACKET

7

ATTACH CAVITY BRACKET

8

POSITION INTO THE CABINETRY

9

ATTACH CENTRE TRIM

!0

INSTALL TOE KICK

!1

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1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS 2 DUAL INSTALLATION

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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.

Dual installation refers to the joining of one left hinge and one right hinge model using a
joiner kit (sold separately).

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Use RS91W joiner kit to pair 1 x RS91WR model with 1 x RS91WL model.

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Use RS80 joiner kit to pair 1 x RS36WR model with 1 x RS36WL model.

RS91WR MODELS RS91WL MODELS

RS9120WRJ RS9120WLJ

RS9120WRU

RS36WR MODELS RS36WL MODELS

RS36W80RJ

RS36W80RU

RS36W80LJ

IMPORTANT!

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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.

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Ensure the dual power outlet is suitable for two right angled plugs.

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Extension cords should not be used in the dual installation.

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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.

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.

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Dual install joiner kit

Not supplied and must be purchased separately

3 COMPONENTS

Joiner bracket
(1)

Centre trim
(1)

M5x12 Socket head cap screw
(11)

Cavity fixing bracket
(1)

Toe kick
(1)

M8 set screw
(1)

Right hinge cavity bracket
(1)

Bottom joiner bracket
(1)

8x16 mush washer screw
(5)

Left hinge cavity bracket
(1)

M8 nut
(1)

Foam pads
(6)

Spring clips
(6)

4

A

4 CAVITY DIMENSIONS

B

RS36W80 / RS9120W

CAVITY DIMENSIONS in mm

Overall height of cavity

for appliance using RD3680/RD9120 door panel set

A

for appliance using RD3684/RD9121 door panel set

Overall width of cavity 72” 1829

B

84”

80”

2134

2032

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5 ATTACH BRACKET ASSEMBLY TO CAVITY

ceiling front edge

C

C

D

E

IMPORTANT!

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Ensure the anti tip brackets are installed before attaching the cavity fixing bracket. Refer to separate ‘Installation guide’ supplied with your appliance.

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Ensure the water and power supply are already connected, and door panels installed before attaching the cavity fixing bracket.

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.

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For 80” (2032mm) installation, use the upper slots of the cavity fixing bracket (A).

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For 84” (2134mm) installation, use the lower slots of the cavity fixing bracket (B).

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.

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Align Face1 to the marked line (C).

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Align Face 2 along the centre line of the cavity.

Face 2Face 1

Face 2Face 2

A

B

top joiner bracket

cavity fixing bracket

2 Measure the width of the cavity. Mark a line on the ceiling along the centre of the cavity.

72” (1829mm)

84” (2134mm)

For proud installation

5 Place the joiner bracket forward of the flush installation

location. To determine the location,

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Measure the depth of the door panel that protrudes
from adjacent cabinetry front surface (D).

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Calculate the distance (E) of proud installation location,
4 1/4” (108mm) – D = E

D

41/4”

41/4”(108mm)

(108mm)

centre linecentre line

Note: illustration above shows cavity for RS36W84/RS9121W model.

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6 Place the joiner bracket to the ceiling surface

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Align Face 1 to the marked line (E)

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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.

F

6 ATTACH FOAM PADS

Attaching foam pads to appliance

Mark three locations along the edge of the non-hinge side of each appliance. Refer to the

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measurements table below.

MEASUREMENTS in mm

A

Distance of first tab location from cabinet top 2” 50

Distance of second tab location from cabinet top 35” 890

B

Distance of third tab location from floor 13” 50

c

IMPORTANT!

Foam pads should be placed at identical heights on left and right hinge appliances to
ensure good fit of joiner trim.

A

B

C

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7 REMOVE 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.

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Ensure the distance is not greater than 1/4” (6mm).

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If distance is greater than 1/4” (6mm), loosen the screws at the back of the trim and shift
the trim sideways to suit.

<1/4” (<6mm)

Top trim

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

Front side view

Note: illustration above shows cavity for RS36W80/RS9120W model.

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3 Unscrew the countersunk screws with a crosshead screwdriver to remove the hinge bracket

from the appliance. (B)

8 ATTACH CAVITY BRACKET

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.

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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).

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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).

A

B

D

C

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9 POSITION INTO THE CABINETRY

IMPORTANT!

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DO NOT install the appliance on a soft, uneven, or unlevelled floor to avoid twisting the
appliance and poor door sealing.

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If using a Powered driver, use low torque setting to avoid damaging theheight adjustment
system.

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).

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Ensure that the top, bottom and sidge gaps are not greater than 1/16"(1.5mm) to achieve
correct alignment.

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Finalalignment will be achieved once door panels have been installed andthe appliance
is pushed back to sit flush with the cabinetry.

A

B

C

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.

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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).

Note: illustration above shows appliance with RD3684/RD9121 door panel.

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E

D

F

!0 ATTACH CENTRE TRIM

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)

A

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)

Before pushing the left hand spring clip all the way into the

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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.

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).

G

B

C

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.

D E

H

F

CLICK!

6 Once you are satisfied with the location of the centre

trim, use the M8 nut to lock the set screw into location (I).

I

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.

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Use the folded edge of the supplied toe
kick or another suitable straight edge to
align the inner brackets (D).

!1 INSTALL TOE KICK

A

B

C

D

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.

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C

E

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