CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
CAUTION
Only connect to the potable water provision.
1. SHUTOFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on
the line.
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. | Washer |
Pipe Clamp | Inlet End |
Clamp Screw |
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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, eather than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
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.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4” (6.35 mm) hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-
piercing valve) using a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain
into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4” (6.35 mm) hole
may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
NOTE: The hookup line cannot be white, plastic 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 
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 mm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10”
(25 cm) 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.
Compression | |
Shutoff Valve | Nut |
Packing
Nut
Outlet | Ferrule (sleeve) |
Valve |
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| Vertical Cold | |
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Shutoff Valve |
| 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 use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
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