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INSTALLATION
Water Line Installation Instructions
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
WARNING
• When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is battery-powered, double-insulated or
grounded in a manner that will prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
Shut off the main water supply.
• Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the
pressure on the line.
Fasten the shutoff valve.
• Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
pipe with the pipe clamp.
Tighten the pipe clamp.
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold Water Pipe
Pipe Clamp
Inlet End
Clamp Screw
Washer
Choose the valve location.
• Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side
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.
Drill the hole for the valve.
• Drill a ¼ in. hole in the water pipe using a
sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the pipe. Be careful not
to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure
to drill a ¼ in. hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.
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• The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing.
Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing
(NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link
Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
• Do not over tighten clamp or you may crush the
tubing.
• 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.
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