CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
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.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼ 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 ¼ 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. |
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the tubing.
Washer
Pipe Clamp | Inlet End |
Clamp Screw 
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 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.
Pipe Clamp
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
| Vertical Cold | |||
Shutoff Valve |
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| Water Pipe |
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.
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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