11.Thread the nut onto the coupling at the end of the copper tubing. Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. Do not overtighten.
CONNECTING THE DRAIN
Gravity Drain System
Connect the ice maker drain to your drain in accordance with all state and local codes and ordinances. If the ice maker is provided with a gravity drain system, use the following guidelines when installing the drain lines. This will avoid water from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and potentially flowing onto the floor, causing water damage.
•Drain lines must have a minimum of 5/8" (15.88 mm) inside diameter.
•Drain lines must have a 1" drop per 48" (2.54 cm drop per 122 cm) of run, or 1/4" drop per 12" (6.35 mm per 30.48 cm) and not have any low points where water can settle.
•The floor drains must be large enough to accommodate drainage from all drains.
•The ideal installation has a standpipe with a
•It may be desirable to insulate the drain line up to the drain inlet.
SIDE VIEW
15" Models
18" Models
1.Drain Hose
2.1" (2.54 cm) Air Gap
3.PVC Drain Reducer
4.Center of drain should be 20" (50.8 cm) back on 15" models from front of door and 23" (58.4cm) back on 18" models from front of door, with or without the 3/4" (1.91 cm) panel on the door.
