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[!] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water.
[] INSTALL THE SHUTOFF VALVE.
a. Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line
b. Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible° It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to
the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid
drawing off any sediment from the water pipe
c. Drill a !14" hole in the water pipe, using a sharp bit.
Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe
Pipe
clamp'x_
Saddle-type
shutoff valve_
Washer
Inlet
end
- Vertical
cold water
pipe
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are
illegal and their use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber,
d, Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp°
e. Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper
tubing,
_-] ROUTE THE COPPER TUBING AND
CONNECT IT TO THE SHUTOFF VALVE.
Route the copper tubing between the cold water line
and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole ddlled in the wall or
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing ['about 8 feet
(244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about t0" (25 cm)
diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move out from
the wall after installation.
Saddle-type
shutoff valve
Packing nut
Outlet valve
_ L_ Compression nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are
illegal and their use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) 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
[] TURN ON THE WATER AND FLUSH OUT
THE TUBENG.
a. Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear
b, Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 I) of water has been flushed through
the tubing.
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