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Installation Instructions
INST
ALLA
TION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts
and 2 ferrules (sleeves)
—to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
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Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are
preassembled to the tubing.
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fitting at the end, you will need an
adapter
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the water line to the refrigerator
OR
you can cut
off the flared fitting with a
tube cutter
and then
use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end
from SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing.
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Shutoff valve
to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet
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point of connection to the
COLD WATER LINE
.
Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle-type valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
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drinking water line.
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Choose a location for the valve that is easily
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of a vertical water pipe. When 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.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE
VALVE
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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.
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ice production or smaller cubes.
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
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.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
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Pipe Clamp
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
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