LG Electronics MFL62184416 Yy Shutoff valve to, Connect to the cold water line. The shutoff

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22INSTALLATION

yy If your existing copper water line has a	Water Line Installation Instructions
flared fitting at the end, you will need
an adapter (available at plumbing supply	WARNING
stores) to connect the water line to the
	When using any electrical device
refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared
fitting with a tube	(such as a power drill) during
cutter and then use a	installation, be sure the device is
compression fitting.	battery powered, double insulated
yy Shutoff valve to	or grounded in a manner that will
	prevent the hazard of electric shock.
connect to the cold water line. The shutoff
valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at	Install the shutoff valve on the nearest
the point of connection to the COLD
WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves	frequently used drinking water line.
are included in many water supply kits.	1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-	Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the
type valve complies	pressure on the line.
with your local	2 CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
plumbing codes.
	Choose a location for
	the valve that is easily
Note	accessible. It is best to
A self piercing saddle type water valve	connect into the side of a
	vertical water pipe. When
should not be used.	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.