6
Slide the brass nut over the sleeve and screw it into the inlet
6.
port.
Place an adjustable wrench on the nut (C) attached it to the
7.
plastic waterline. Maintain position.
Using a second adjustable wrench, turn the lower nut (A)
8.
counterclockwise and fully tighten it while holding the upper
nut in place. Do not overtighten.
Pull on the tubing to confirm the connection is secure.
9.
Connect the tubing to the frame with the water tubing clamp
(D).
Turn on the water supply. Check for leaks and correct if
10.
necessary. Continue to observe the water supply connection
for two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its
permanent location. Monitor the water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks if necessary.
C
onneCTing
THe
W
aTer
s
uPPly
Unplug the refrigerator from the electrical outlet.
1.
Create a service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2 foot/61
2.
cm diameter). Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending
it into a service loop. Do not use plastic tubing.
Remove the plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
3.
Place the brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on the end of the
4.
copper tube as illustrated. The nut and sleeve are provided in
the use and care packet. Do not use an old sleeve.
Place the end of the copper tubing into the water valve inlet
5.
port. Shape the tubing slightly. Do not kink the tubing so that
it feeds straight into the inlet port.
i
nsTallaTion
i
nsTruCTions
Min. 2’ diameter
(not to scale)
Copper Tubing
A
A
B
B
A
C
D
