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SUPPLIES NEEDED
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Copper or PEX Tubing, 1/4 in. outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. To
determine how much tubing you need, measure the distance from the
water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe.
Then, add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8
feet (2.4 m) coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. (25 cm) diameter] to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
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Power drill and 1/4 in. drill bit.
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1/2 in. or adjustable wrench.
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Flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers.
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One 1/4 in. outer diameter compression nut and one ferrule (sleeve) to
connect the tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
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If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end, purchase an
adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refrigerator OR cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and use a
compression fitting.
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Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve should
have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32 in. at the 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.
NOTE:
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A self-piercing saddle type water valve should not be used.
WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Shut off the main water supply.
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Then turn on the nearest faucet
to relieve the pressure on the
line.
