Installation Instructions.
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 |
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water |
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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
| Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as shown in | |
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illustration at right. | ||
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| DANGER: To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, | |
| use a | |
| DO NOT USE AN 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 | |
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purge 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.
Nut (2) – not | Predrill |
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required if holes in | 1⁄4″ hole | Seal – make sure the | |
clamp are threaded |
| seal is in place |
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| Clamp X |
Clamp Z |
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| Valve |
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Tubing adapter |
| Tubing insert | Handle |
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Use to connect the tubing
Compression nut
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