iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
1.SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.
2.CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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 THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1¼, (6.35 mm) | hole in thewater | _ | |
pipe using a sharp bit. |
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Remove | any burrs |
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resulting | from drilling | the |
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hole in the pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a
1¼" (6.35 mm) hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
NOTE: Licensed plumbers must use only cooper tubing NDA tubing #49595 or 49499 or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
4.FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp |
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Vertical | Cold | |
Shutoff Valve | Water | Pipe |
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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.
5.TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.
Pipe Ctamp _ | L | _ | IWnlethErnd |
Clamp Screw!_ | _ |
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6.ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall 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 wall 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.
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Shutoff Va_e_ |
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Packing |
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Nut |
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Outlet | Ferrule (sleeve) |
Valve |
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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.
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