INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed:

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

pencil

measuring tape or ruler

pliers

Phillips screwdriver

tube cutter

1/4" or 7 mm open-end wrench

adjustable wrench that opens to 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) minimum

bucket or pan to catch water

Parts needed:

screws or anchors for attaching mounting bracket to wall.

1/4" O.D. copper tubing

saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts needed to connect 1/4" tubing from faucet easy-connect fitting to water supply line. If a saddle valve is used, do not use a piercing type or 3/16" saddle valve, which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts used must meet all local codes and ordinances.

Parts supplied:

Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.

faucet assembly

water tank

tank mounting bracket

hose clamp

Location Requirements

Faucet requires a 1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter opening in sink or countertop. Faucet can be installed in place of sink spray hose. If faucet is not to be installed in sink spray hose opening, it is recommended that a qualified installer be contacted to drill hole through your type of sink or countertop. Thickness of sink or countertop hole must not exceed 1-3/4" (4.4 cm).

Cold water supply connection must be available. See “Water supply requirements” section.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical requirements” section. The outlet should be located within 42" (106.7 cm) of hot water dispenser tank.

Plumbing connections must comply with all sanitary and plumbing codes.

Water connections use easy-connect fittings which do not require sealing compounds to keep them from leaking.

Product dimensions and cabinet requirements

 

 

Faucet to be installed in a

 

Model Series

1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter

Tank must be

KHWG160 shown

sink or countertop cutout.

mounted vertically.

 

1-3/4" (4.4 cm) maximum

 

 

countertop or sink

 

 

thickness

cold water

 

 

supply line

 

 

 

 

11-1/8"

 

 

(28.3 cm)

 

 

model/serial

 

 

number label

42" (106.7 cm) maximum

 

 

from electrical outlet to

7-7/8"

6-7/8"

hot water dispenser tank.

(20.0 cm)

(17.5 cm)

 

Saddle valve or hard plumbed

 

connection to water supply line.

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KitchenAid Series KHWG160 installation instructions Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements

Series KHWG160 specifications

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