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Installation Instructions
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
[] CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical ,a-ater pipe. When it is necessary m connect
into a horizontal ,a-ater pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing offany sediment from tile
,a-ater pipe.
[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe, using a sharp
bit. Remove any burrs resulting fi'om drilling the
hole in the pipe.
[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
PipeClamp
Saddle-Type_
ShutoffValve
,)
VerticalColdWaterPipe
[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
copper tubing.
Washer
Inlet End
[] ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the copper tubing between the cold water
line and the refi'igerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the _a-all
or floor (behind the refi'igerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
[about 8 feet (944 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about
lO" (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refi'igerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
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