iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
Instatl 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
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into the side of a vertical water pipe. |
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off any sediment | from | the | water pipe. |
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3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a I/4 in. hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the pipe. Be careful not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4 in. hole may result
in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
NOTE: The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA tubing :#49595 or 49599 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-
Vertical | Cold | |
Shutoff Valve | Water | Pipe |
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegat 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 overfighten damp or you may crush the tubing.
Washer
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Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw_
o 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 coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. 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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NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegal and their use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
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