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IHSTALLIHGYOURREFRIGERATOR,CONT.
HOWTOCOHHECTTHE
WATERSUPPLY
To reduce the risk of injury or
death, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
>'-Read all instructions before
installing device.
_- DO NOT attempt installation if
instructionsare 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.
:_ Disconnectpower to refrigerator
prior to installing device.
MATERIALS NEEDED
>_'/2'outerdiameterflexible copper
tubing
_- Brasscompression nut and sleeve for
Y,"outer diameter coppertubing.
Shut-offvalve (requires a '/," hole to
be drilled into watersupply before
valve attachment)
Adjustable wrench
_- Y,"hex nut driver
NOTE: Add 8' to tubinglength needed to
reach water supply for creation of
service loop.
1, Create service I_op with tubingusing
care to avoid kinks in tubing.
4. Placeendof coppertubinginto water
valve inletport. Shape tubing slightly-
DO NOT KINK - so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and
screw nut into inletport. _ghten nut
with wrench.
To avoid property damage or
possible injury, follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
Consult a plumbertoconnect
copper tubing to household
plumbingto assure compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
:_ Confirm water pressure to water
valve is between 20 and 100
pounds per square inch.If water
filter is installed, water pressure to
watervalve must be a minimum of
35 pounds per squareinch.
DO NOT use a self-piercing, or _',J'
saddle valve! Both reduce water
flow. become dogged with time,
and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
_ghten nuts by hand to prevent
cross threading. Finish tightening
nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do
not overtighten.
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Wait 24 hours before placing
refrigerator intofinal position to
check and correct anywater leaks.
2. Removeplastic cap from water valve
inlet port.
3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated.
A
B
IMPORTANT:DO NOTovertighten.
Cross threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (C) and turn
on water supply. Check for leaksand
correct, if present.
c
7. Monitor waterconnection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.
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