CONNECTING THE WATER LINE
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure
on the line.
2. 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.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4
≤
hole in the water
pipe (even if using a self-
piercing valve) using a sharp
bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the
hole in the pipe. Take care
not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to
drill a 1/4
≤
hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
NOTE:
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.
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten or you may crush the
tubing.
6. ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE:
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10
≤
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
7. 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.
NOTE:
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.
Pipe Clamp
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Pipe Clamp
Inlet End
Washer
Clamp Screw
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
Compression
Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Содержание GRL2187EP
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