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INSTALLATION
CAUTION
• Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.
Connect the tubing to the refrigerator.
Connect the tubing to the valve.
• Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of
the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted
into the valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
Flush out the tubing.
• Turn the main water supply on and flush
out the tubing until the water is clear. Shut
the water off at the water valve after about
one quart of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Compression Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
Tubing Clamp
¼ in. Tubing
¼ in. Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
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• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
• Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water
valve.
• Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
• Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
NOTE
NOTE
Turn the water on at the shutoff valve.
• Tighten any connections that leak.
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