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nstalhng Your Refrigerator
How to Connect the Water Supply
[ ,_ WARNING ]
To reduce the risk of injury or death, fo|low basic precautions, including the fol|owing:
• Read all instructions before installing device.
• DO NOT attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT service device unless specifically recommended in owner's manual or published user-repair
instructions.
• Disconnect power to unit prior to installing device.
[ ,_ CAUTION ]
To avoid property damage or possible injury, fol|ow basic precautions, inc|uding the
fol|owing:
• Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. Ifwater filter is installed,
water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.
• DO NOT use a self-piercing, or 3/1e"saddle valve! Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time, and
may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not
overtighten.
• Wait 24 hours before placing unit into final position to check and correct any water leaks.
Mateti;ds Needed
• V4"outer diameter
flexible copper tubing
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach
water supply for creation of service loop.
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Place end of copper tubing into
water valve inlet port. Shape
tubing slightly-DO NOT
KINK-so that tubing
feeds straight into inlet port.
• Shut-off valve (requires a V4" hole
to be drilled into water supply
before valve attachment)
• Adjustable wrench
, 1¼-hex nut driver
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Correct leaks, if necessary.
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