Feed Water Supply
Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan,
then install a cold feed water supply fitting. For new home installation using standard plumbing fittings, see first two illustrations below. A typical installation for existing homes using the saddle valve is shown in third illustration below.
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
1 Turn off the cold water supply.
2 Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 3⁄8 ″ OD tubing. A typical connection is shown in illustrations at right (parts not included). Make sure a water supply valve is used.
Typical location
Cold water
Preferred water supply connection (using compression fitting)
Water supply valve
Insert (not included)
Ferrule
Cold water pipe
3⁄8″ tubing to inlet
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION Where codes permit
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation,
use plumbing code
1 | Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as shown in | |
illustration at right. | ||
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| DANGER: To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, use | |
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| ELECTRIC DRILL. | |
| Close the water supply valve by turning the handle clockwise. | |
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| Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge | |
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air from the system. Close faucets when water runs smoothly. | ||
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Snug valve into bracket
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Some threads should be visible
Rubber gasket
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
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required if holes |
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in clamp are | 1⁄4″ hole | |
threaded |
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| seal is in place | |
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| Clamp X |
Clamp Z |
| Valve |
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Tubing insert
Tubing adapter
Handle
Compression nut
Use to connect the tubing
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