4. FASTEN | THE SHUTOFF | VALVE | &FLUSH | OUT | THE TUBING |
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Fasten the | shutoff valve to | the cold water pipe with the pipe | Turn the | main | water | supply | on and | flush out | |
clamp. |
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| the tubing | until | the | water is dear. |
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Pipe |
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_ __ | Vertical | Cold | |
Shutoff Valve |
| Water | Pipe |
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
&TIGHTEN THE PiPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to
swell.Washer
Pipe Clamp | Inlet End | |
Clamp Screw- |
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9.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
*Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
°If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator's water valve, install the filter in the water line near the refrigerator.
°Do not use old hoses; only use new hoses provided by the manufacturer. For more information caii
HOME®.
1.Remove the plastic flexible cap from the refrigerator connection.
2.Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing. (See figure 1)
3.Insert the end of the tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
CAUTION: Review that leaks are not occurring in the water line.
Back of refrigerator
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.
&ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wail or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet] as close to the wail as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (2.4 m) coiled into 3 turns of about 10" (254 mm) diameter]
to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wail after installation.
7.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
Shutoff Valve
Nut
1/4"(6.35 mm) Tubing
Tubing
1/4" (6.35 ram' | ) |
Compression |
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Ferrule |
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Nut _ |
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Figure 1 | Connection |
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Fasten the tubing into the tubing clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator. First, loosen the screw fastening the clamp. Next, insert the tubing in the groove. Finally,
Pacldng"__
Nut
_rule(sleeve)
Outlet
Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
10. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.
11.START THE ICEMAKER
Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position. The icemaker wil! not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15°F
begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is
in the I (on) position. 14