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Connect the
³⁄8
" compression fitting to the water supply line prior
to installing the unit into the cabinet opening. Attach so that the
³⁄4
" connection is facing upward as shown above.
Copper tubing only: Put the tubing into the 90° elbow fitting as far
as it will go (the copper tubing bends and kinks easily). Slide the
nut and ferrule forward and start the nut onto the elbow threads.
Flexible braided connection: Secure nut to elbow using
5⁄8
" open
ended wrench or adjustable wrench.
NOTE
: Do not use Teflon
®†
tape with compression fittings.
Be sure rubber washer is properly seated in fitting. Slide the
³⁄4
" fitting up to the valve and hand tighten to avoid cross-
threading. Hand tighten until the coupling is tight.
Using pliers, check the tightness of the coupling. An additional
¹⁄4
to
¹⁄2
turn may be required to seal the rubber gasket.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Place paper towel under 90° elbow fitting. Turn on water supply
and check for leaks. If leak occurs, repeat previous step.
Connect to Drain
Place towel under drain hose to catch any water in drain hose.
Place the small green drain hose clamp onto the small end of the
drain hose. Push the new drain hose into the black drain hose
connector up to the drain hose stop.
Using pliers, squeeze open the small green drain hose clamp and
slide onto connector between stops.
After hose is connected, remove towel.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
