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Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE (ONSOMEMODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper ,_ater supply ki/s are _X8X2, _\_8X3
or _TK8X4,depending on the amount of ulbing you need.
Approx>d plastic ,_vtmrsupply lines a_ GE SmmtConnecf *'
Refi-igecatorTnbing (_\_08X10006, _3(08X10015 and
_XO8XlO025).
_3_en connecting your refl-igemtor to a GE Re,w_e Osmosis
Wamr S}:smm,the only approxvd installation is with a GERVKit.
For other rex_e osmosis _tmr s_:smms,tollow the
manuf_mmrer's recommendations.
This ,_ater line installation is not ,_vtn'antedby the refl-igecator
or icemaker manuf{tcmrer Follow these instructions careflflly'
to minimize the risk of expensive ,_amrdamage.
_hter hammer (,_ater banging in the pipes) in house plumbing
can cause damage to refkige_vttorparts and lead to ,_amr leakage
or flooding. Calla qualified plumber to correct _tmr hammer
betore installing the ,_vtmrsupply line to the refi-igecato_:
To pre,>nt burns and product damage, do not hook up the
,xvtter line to the hot ,xvtter line.
If you use your refl-igecatorbefore connecting the wamr line,
make sure the feeler ann is in the STOP(up) position.
Do not ins/all the icemaker tubing in areas where tempecamres
t_tllbelow fieezing.
_]_en using any electrical device (such as a p(mer drill) during
installation, be sure the device isdouble insulamd or grounded
in a manner to pre,_nt the hazard of electric shock, or isbatmU
p(mered.
M1installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
WHAT YOU WiLL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConneet" Refrigerator Tubing kit,
1/4" outer (tiameter to connect the reflJge_vttor to the ,xater
supply. If using coppe,; be sure both ends of the robing are
cut square.
To demmfine bow much robing you need: Measure the distance
flom the _ater val_e on the back of the refi-igemtor to the _x_tter
supply pipe. Then add 8' (9.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra
robing (about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 rams of about 10" [25 cm]
diamemr) to allow the refl-igemtor to mo_ out flom the _x_tll
after installation.
GE SmartConnec[ '_Refl-igemtor Tubing Kits are available in the
tollowing lengths:
6' (1.8 m) - _X08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - _X08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - _08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allcm:s at least 8' (2.4 m) as
described abox_.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied
in GE SmartConnect" Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any
other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure
at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age
and cause water damage to your home°
WHAT YOU WiLL NEED (CONT.)
" AGE water supply Mt (containing robing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra
cost flom your dealer or flom Parts and Accessories,
1.800.661.1616.
- A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).
- Power drill.
"1/2" or adjustable wrench.
- Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
- Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper robing
to the shutoff valve and the refligerator water valve.
OR
- If you are using a (;E SmartConnect _'*Refligerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
" If your exisOng copper water line has a flared fitOng
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refligerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
Do not cut formed end flom GE SmartConnect'"
Refiigerator robing.
- Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimmn inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
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