Installation Instructions
WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TYPICAL PLUMBING INSTALLATION
WITH WATER SUPPLY KITS WX8X2, WX8X3 and WX8X4
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washer |
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pipe | Tubing coiled | ||
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Shutoff valve |
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| 1/4″ Fitting |
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| Hole for tubing | Ferrule |
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| Compression nut |
Ferrule | SmartConnect™ | Refrigerator |
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| Tubing | connection |
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Compression nut |
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| Compression |
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| SmartConnect™ Tubing |
1SHUT OFF MAIN WATER SUPPLY
•Open the closest cold water faucet to clear water from the line.
2INSTALL SHUTOFF VALVE ON NEAREST COLD FREQUENTLY USED DRINKING WATER LINE
•Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
•Drill a 1/4″ hole in one wall of the water pipe, using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.
•Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
3ROUTE WATER SUPPLY TUBING BETWEEN COLD WATER LINE AND REFRIGERATOR
•Route tubing where the temperature remains above 35°F.
•Then route the tubing through a hole drilled in the floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
4CONNECT WATER SUPPLY TUBING TO SHUTOFF VALVE
If using copper tubing, place the compression nut and ferrule onto the end of the tubing and connect to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely, then pull on the tube to check for a secure connection.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
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