Whirlpool 50 manual For the Plumber, Connect to Water, Sump Pump, Connect the Drain

FOR THE PLUMBER

CONNECT TO WATER

(observe local -codes)

1 Use 114” OD soft copper tubing for the cold water

supply.

2 Provide a convenrent manual shut-off valve In the water line.

3 Position the tub’ rng so it can enter the access hole

located in the right-hand rear of the cabinet. The tubing should extend beyond the cabinet front when the cabinet is pushed back into position. See Figure 5.

NOTE:

Always purge the water line before making the final

connection to the inlet of the water valve to prevent possible water valve malfunction.

After the cabinet is in place, bend the tubing to meet

the connection at the water valve. The garden hose

threaded compression fitting is found in the parts

bag. This joint provides a convenient disconnect for

service. Be sure the tubing is clear of compressor, to prevent rattle.

SUMP PUMP

1 When a drain connectlon below the level of the unit IS not avallable. a sump pump may be used to Irft the water to an avarlable drain

2 Install sump pump on floor behind ice maker with

discharge tube to the rear. Run bin drain directly Into sump pump as shown In the Illustration.

NOTE:

Electric connection to sump pump should be from a

circuit that remains energized continually.

FIELD SUPPLIED

WATER LINE

THRU THIS HOLE.

CONNECT THE DRAIN

(observe local codes)

1 The unit IS provided with a gravtty drain.

2 The Ideal Installation has a standpipe (llf4” mlnrmum) Installed directly below the outlet of the drain tube. Refer to Figure 5 for the proper location of the standpipe.

3 It may be desirable to insulate drain line thoroughly up to dram inlet.

		RIGHT	END VIEW	BACK	VIEW	FIGURE	5
3/4.*-j	+-	23.7/8”-1		17.7/8”-
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	d			I
		WATER	INLET	’
		SOLENOID		;
		VALVE		I

1/4”O.D.	WATER		RUBBER
LINE COMPRESSION		---	..UN TO
VALVE		IRAIN

BEND FIELD SUPPLIED WATER LINE

FOR FIELD

ED WATER I

3’

TO CONNECT TO WATER VALVE FITTING

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