For installation assistance call 1-800-426-9345
7229100 (Rev. D 5/30/06)
REFRIGERATOR ICEMAKER CONNECTION KIT
COPPER TUBING, Sears Item No. 46---38444
KIT INCLUDES:
Item No. 46 - 38444
(a) 1/4” O.D. Copper Tubing
(b) 1/4” Tubing Union
(c) Water Supply Saddle Valve
(d) 2 each, 1/4” Tubing Insert
(e) 2 each, 1/4” Plastic Ferrule
TOOLS REQUIRED:
' 2 adjustable wrenches
' a hand or battery powered drill and a 1/4” bit to make a hole for the saddle valve pilot pin (see revers e side).
' tubingcutterorhacksaw(forcopper)
TYPICAL CONNECTION
water supply
saddle valve (c) -
see installation on
reverse side
tubing union,
1/4” (b)
REFRIGERATOR
tubing (a)
house cold
water pipe
Icema k er Filter Element Kit
order Sears Item No. 46 - 38442 (Regular)
or Item No. 46 - 38446 (Deluxe)
brass ferrule,
included with
tubing union (b)
union
COPPER
TUBING
CONNECTION
nut
* Some refrigerators have a male fitting,
without the tubing. Connect tubing (a)
directly to the male fitting on the refrig-
erator using a nut from the tubing
union (b) and corresponding ferrule
(and insert (d), if required).
tubing to ice maker (attached
to refrigerator) *
For installation assistance call 1-800-426-9345
7229100 (Rev. D 5/30/06)
INSTALL WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE
Check and comply with local plumbing codes before you
install a cold water supply fitting. The special saddle
valve included installs as follows. Locate the valve on the
cold water pipe, nearby the refrigerator, as shown on
page 1.
Note: You have to drill a 1/4” hole for the pilot pin (read
danger note below).
DANGER (IF DRILLING METAL PIPE): To protect
yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, use a hand or
battery powered drill only to make the hole. Do not use
an electric d rill.
1. Be sure to turn off water to the pipe and to drain water
from it before drilling.
2. Turn the valve into clamp A and tighten (may be preas-
sembled). Turn the valve handle all the way inward to
close.
3. Hold clamp A up to the pipe and mark the spot to drill.
First, read the danger note above. Then, drill the 1/4”
hole.
4. PlacethesealontheinsideofclampAasshown,over
the pilot pin. Place clamp A around the pipe, aligning the
pilot pin in the drilled hole.
5. Place clamp B around the pipe and secure in place to
clamp A with 2 screws. Tighten both screws evenly, but
do not overtighten and crush the pipe.
Note: Be sure the valve packing nut is tightened.
BE SURE TO CHECK
LOCAL CODES
handle
clamp A
clamp B
nut (2) --
not req’d
with all types of
clamp B
seal
pre--drill 1/4” hole
valve
nut
ferrule, brass
and plastic included
insert
cold water
pipe
CONNECTIONS
6. Make all tubing connections and tighten. Refer to the
drawing above and on the opposite side of this page. Be
sure the flow direction arrow points toward the refriger-
ator..
Notes:
Make a tubing loop behind the refrigerator, to allow mov-
ing of the refrigerator without disconnecting the tubing.
Locate the filter element, in the supply tubing, where ac-
cessible for changing ... behind the refrigerator, in the
basement, etc.
7. Turn the saddle valve handle all the way outward to
turn on t he water supply, and check for leaks.
