LET'S MAKE THE WATER CONNECTION
Connect to the cold water supply line
The recommended
connection can be made using a shutoff
valve. This is a more complex installation
and should only be attempted by an
experienced installer with the proper
knowledge and tools.
CAUTION
Product Damage
• Do not use paste -type pipe
sealants on water line connec
tions.
Doing so may result in clogging of
water passages.
Where plumbing codes
permit, a saddle valve (not
supplied) can be used to
supply water to the
dispenser.
If the saddle valve is to be
used on copper pipe it is not necessary
to pre-drill any holes. Simply follow the
directions for "self-piercing attachment"
included with the valve.
(Attach the valve to a cold water supply
line)
Note: Saddle valves are susceptible to
clogging.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
• Never use an electric drill to drill
into water pipes. It can result in an
electric shock. Use a non-electric
hand drill.
NOW, LETS CONNECT THE WATER TO DISPENSER HEAD
Before you start, open the valve and let
a small amount of water run through it
into a pan. This will flush the line of any
sediment.
When connecting to a compression type
fitting tee or valve, remove the nut and
ferrule (a rounded brass fitting) from the
valve. Then, place the nut followed by
the ferrule over the end of the longest
copper tube coming from the dispenser
head.
Push the tube end all the way into the
valve opening or tee fitting. Hold the tube
end in position and push the ferrule
down as far as it will go. Now, tighten the
nut over the ferrule with your fingers.
Make sure the tube end is going straight
into the hole. Then tighten the nut firmly
with a 1/2" wrench.
TIME TO TEST YOUR WATER CONNECTION
Place a pan under the unattached tubes
and have your handy assistant turn the
knob on the faucet. You should see
water coming out of the small copper
tube. Let the water run for a few
seconds to flush out the lines, then tell
your assistant to turn the faucet off.
Open the valve all the way and see if your
connection is watertight. If it isn't, redo
your connection.
