Installation Instructions

FEED WATER SUPPLY (cont.)

B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION

Where codes permit (Requires additional parts)

*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 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Saddle valve is available through GE Parts and Services at 1.800.626.2002, part number WS15X10023. Self piercing saddle valves are not recommended.

1.Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as required by product selection. (Be sure to follow manufacturers’ Installation Instructions).

DANGER: Many homes are electrically grounded through the plumbing. To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, use a battery-powered hand drill only to make the hole. DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC DRILL.

2.Close the water supply valve by turning the handle clockwise.

3.Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge air from the system. Close faucets when water runs smoothly.

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

Pre-drill

1/4″ hole Seal—make sure

required if holes

the seal is in place

in clamp are

 

threaded

Clamp X

 

Clamp Z

Valve

 

Washer

 

Tubing adapter

Handle

Compression

Use to connect the tubing

nut

 

C. OPTIONAL RIGID PIPE

INSTALLATION

For installation with rigid pipe between supply valve and sink faucet.

Option 1

1.Remove pipe from supply valve and sink faucet.

2.Obtain flexible pipe sized to your plumbing.

3.Install flexible pipe.

4.GO back to A. Preferred Installation section, step 4.

Option 2

1.Obtain compression fittings to fit rigid pipe.

2.Obtain any other fittings required to connect compression fittings to adapter.

NOTE: Adapter has 1/2-inch and 3/8-inch internal and external threads.

3.Remove pipe from supply valve.

4.Cut pipe to fit length of assembled fittings and adapter.

5.Install compression fitting to pipe.

6.GO back to A. Preferred Installation section, step 4.

NOTE: Above described materials are not included with the product.

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