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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
Installation Instructions
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TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten or you may crush
the tubing.
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FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
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to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
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cap from the water valve
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plumber.
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ROUTE THE TUBING
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the refrigerator.
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cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
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move out from the wall after installation.
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of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
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for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
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valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
