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21
Icemaker Installation
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic tubing, insert the molded end of the
tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Connect the tubing to the valve
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
Flush out the tubing
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Compression
Nut
Plastic tubing
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall
after installation .
Route the tubing
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not
plugged into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install
it in the water line near the refrigerator.
Remove the screws holding the right side of the
access cover. Fold back the cover.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water
valve (refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing, insert the molded end of the
tubing into the water valve connection and tighten
compression nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold
it in a vertical position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
Connect the tubing to the
1/4″ Compression Nut
Tubing Clamp
1/4″ Tubing
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator
Connection
Plastic
Tubing
One of the illustrations below will look like the
connection on your refrigerator.
refrigerator
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