15
Installation Instructions
Main Water: Detailed Dimensions
Connecting to the Main Water Supply
Before connecting the refrigerator’s
water line
to the
house’s main
water supply,
the
house’s plumbing layout
must be understood.
1. Decide the best way to utilize the plumbing layout, then
2. Tap into the main water line while following these
requirements:
• The installer must provide the 5/16-in (0.8 cm) water line
and all fittings.
• The water line must be long enough to provide slack to
allow the refrigerator to be moved for floor cleaning and
servicing, without the need to first disconnect the water
line.
Water Line Tapped into Main Water
refrigerator
to
water supply
main
water line
water valve
shut-off
• All new installations must meet local plumbing code
requirements.
• The water shutoff should be placed in the base cabinet
on either side of the refrigerator (the right-side is
recommended) or in some other easily accessible area.
• If the water shut-off valve is placed in the back wall
behind the refrigerator, it must be at an angle so that the
water line is not kinked when the refrigerator is pushed
into its final position.
• Make sure the water supply pipe is within the range
shown in the illustrations at right.
Water Pressure Requirements
A cold water supply with water pressure between 30 and
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water
dispenser and ice maker.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a
licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis System in the Water Supply
IMPORTANT
:
The pressure of the water supply
leaving
a
reverse osmosis system
going to the refrigerator’s
water
inlet valve must be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827
kPa).
The water pressure from the cold water supply to the
reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).
Water Pressure Graphic
5 3/4 in
(14.61 cm)
1 in
(15.56 cm)
6 1/8 in
(2.5 cm)
3 3/16 in
(8.1 cm)
2 3/4 in
(7 cm)
19 1/4 in
(48.95 cm)
40-60 psi
30-120 psi
reverse osmosis
system
refrigerator
water supply
30-120 psi
water supply
refrigerator
