KitchenAid KHWG260, W10121528A Installation Requirements, ToolsandParts, LocationRequirements

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

These instructions are intended as a general guide only for use by qualified persons and do not supersede any national or local codes in any way. Compliance with all local, state, or national codes pertaining to this type of equipment should be determined prior to installation.

Read this entire instruction manual, as well as the instructions supplied in separate equipment, before starting the installation.

This hot water dispenser is not a water purifier. Some installations may require a water filtering system to improve the quality of the water.

ToolsandParts

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

Parts Needed

■ Screws or anchors for attaching the mounting bracket to

the wall

Tools Needed

■Adjustable wrench with minimum opening of 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)

■Phillips screwdriver

■Tape measure

■Pencil

■Pliers

■Tube cutter

■¹⁄₄" or 7 mm open-end wrench

■Bucket or pan

■ ¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm) O.D. copper or plastic tube

■ Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts needed to connect

¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm) tube from the faucet easy-connect fitting to

the water supply line. If a saddle valve is used, do not use a

piercing type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) saddle valve, which reduces

water flow and clogs more easily.

NOTE: Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts used must

meet all local plumbing codes and ordinaces.

Parts Supplied

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

■	Faucet assembly	■	Tank mounting bracket
■	Water tank	■	Hose clamp

LocationRequirements

Faucet for the hot water dispenser requires a 1³⁄₈" (3.5 cm) diameter opening in the sink or countertop. Faucet can be installed in the existing opening for a sink spray hose. If the faucet is not to be installed in the sink spray hose opening or another existing opening, it is recommended that a qualified installer be contacted to drill the hole through your sink or countertop. Thickness of the sink or countertop must not exceed 1³⁄₄" (4.4 cm).

Cold water supply connection must be available. See “Water Supply Requirements.”

Grounded 3 prong outlet is required. See “Electrical Requirements.” The outlet should be located within 42" (106.7 cm) of the 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.

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