Fisher & Paykel RS36A80J - Water and Electrical Supply Connection; Connecting the Water Supply

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!1 CONNECT TO WATER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
IMPORTANT!
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The water connection to your Ice & Water refrigerator must be installed by a qualified plumber or a Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent.
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The water connection instructions below are intended only for the professional installer.
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DO NOT use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
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WARNING – connect to potable water supply only.
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DO NOT install on line pressure above 120psi (827kPa) or below 22psi (150kPa).
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DO NOT use on hot water supply (100°F [38°C max.]).
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AVOID contamination of pipes during installation.
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The new water fittings (hose-sets) supplied with this appliance should be used. Old water fittings (hose-sets) should not be reused. ¼” (6mm) copper tubing or¼”(6mm) plastic tubing
can also be used, but this is not supplied with the standard appliance.
1 Ensure the refrigerator is NOT plugged into a power supply. Locate isolating faucet for
water connection – cold water supply only. Tee and faucet fittings are not supplied.
Position the appliance 1.5–2ft. (450–600mm) in front of the finished enclosure.
This will allow access behind the appliance for power and water connections.
2 At the front of the appliance, fasten
the adaptor onto one end of the
braided water hose.
Note: The adaptor is not required for
installation, if ¼”(6mm) PEX plastic
tubing is used.
3 Firmly insert the tube end of the adaptor into
the PLV, until the end is no longer visible. Once
inserted, pull gently on tubing to ensure it is
locked in (refer to A).
Note: dislodge the PLV if required.
4 Secure connection by attaching the locking key in between the PLV and tube end of the
adaptor (refer to B).
Note: if PLV was dislodged for installation (3), mount PLV back into clip.
B
1.5–2ft.
(450–600mm)
A
PLV