F.INSTALL THE FEED WATER TAPPING VALVE AND TUBING

The feed water tapping valve which is supplied, is designed to be used on 3/8" to 1/2" OD soft copper tubing (plain or chromed) and rigid metal pipe. Do not use it on flexible ribbed tubing, because it has too thin a wall thickness and it requires special hardware.

Soft Copper Tubing Installation:

1)Close the cold water supply valve under the sink, or the main valve for the house.

2)Before installing the feed water tapping valve, make sure that the piercing lance does not protrude beyond the rubber gasket. (See Fig. 3)

3)Assemble both halves of the feed water tapping valve onto the copper tubing.

4)For 3/8" OD tubing, use the side of the bracket with the projections to prevent distortion of the tubing. Use the "V" side of bracket for all larger size tubing. Tighten the screws evenly and firmly. The brackets should be parallel. Do not deform the tubing. (See Fig. 3)

5)To pierce the soft copper tubing, turn the handle clockwise until it is firmly seated. The valve is closed in this position. With a wrench, tighten the nut/seal around the valve handle stem. Open the cold water supply valve.

6)Remove the cover from the appliance and disconnect the orange 1/4" tubing from the feed water fitting. (See Fig. 6)

7)Connect one end of the orange tubing to the feed water tapping valve using the brass compression nut, insert in plastic sleeve. (See Fig. 3)

NOTE: For basement installations, the existing orange feed water tubing may have to be longer to reach the feed water tapping valve.

IMPORTANT: Some local plumbing codes may prohibit the use of saddle-type valves and/or drain connections. States prohibiting the use of saddle valves are Alaska, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota. Check your local plumbing codes for any restrictions that apply. Massachusetts CMR 248 strictly prohibits the use of saddle-type valves. The feed water connection must conform to applicable plumbing codes.

Rigid Metal Pipe Installation:

1)Close the cold water supply valve and drain the line to prevent spillage.

2)Drill a 3/16" diameter hole at the desired location on the pipe. To prevent any electrical shock hazard, use a battery operated drill.

3)Turn the feed water tapping valve handle clockwise to expose the piercing lance beyond the rubber gasket no more than 3/16". (See Fig. 3)

4)Assemble the feed water tapping valve on the pipe by inserting the piercing lance into the drilled hole and tightening the two halves together. Use the "V" side of the bracket. Tighten the screws evenly and firmly, keeping the two sides of the bracket parallel.

5)Turn the feed water tapping valve handle clockwise to close the valve. With a wrench, tighten the nut/seal around the valve handle stem.

6)Remove the cover from the appliance and disconnect the orange 1/4" tubing from the feed water fitting. (See Fig. 6)

7)Connect one end of the orange tubing to the feed water tapping valve using the brass compression nut, insert, and plastic sleeve. (See Fig. 3)

NOTE: For basement installations, the existing orange feed water tubing may have to be longer to reach the feed water tapping valve.

Valve Handle Stem

Nut/Seal

Insert

Piercing Lance

Plastic Sleeve

Compression Nut

1/4" Orange Feedwater Tubing

For 3/8" OD tubing, use the side of the bracket with the projections.

For 7/16" to 1/2" OD tubing or rigid pipe, use the "V" side of the bracket.

Fig. 3

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