U-Line Electrical / Plumbing Specfications
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CAUTION
Plumbing installation must observe all state and local
codes. All water and drain connections MUST BE made by
a licensed/qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow
recommendations and instructions may result in damage
and/or harm.
Water Supply Connection
When connecting the water supply, follow these guidelines:
• Review the local plumbing codes before you install the unit.
• Connect to the cold water supply.
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi.
• The water line MUST have a shut-off valve in the 1/4” O.D.
supply line.
• Leave approximately 8’ of water line to be coiled behind the
appliance. The water line should be looped into 2 coils. This
will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and servicing.
However, make certain that the tubing is not pinched or
damaged during installation.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
U-Line requires the use of copper tubing for installation.
Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line is under
pressure at all times. Plastic may crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
To connect to water supply:
1. Locate the desired cold
water supply location. Attach
a 1/4” copper line to this
location and route the tubing
to the appliance. Leave
approximately 8’ of water line
to be coiled behind the
appliance. The water line
should be looped into 2 coils.
This will allow the line to flex
when removing the unit for
cleaning and servicing.
2. Locate the U-Line supplied
garden hose fitting. Ensure the
end of the copper tubing has
been cut straight and free of
burrs. Slide the compression
nut and ferrule onto the
copper tubing as shown. Push
the assembly completely into
the garden hose fitting and
tighten using the two
wrenches.
Drain Connection (CLR2160 CLRCO2175)
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
• Drain can NOT be located directly below unit. Unit has
a solid base that will not allow the unit to drain below
itself.
• We strongly recommend the use of a U-Line drain kit
for both gravity & pump installations. A complete drain
kit containing all the items needed to connect your unit
are available from your dealer. Part No. U-
CLRDRAINKIT.
• Longer drain connections may require additional drain
hose lengths. Additional drain line can be purchased
from your dealer or directly from McMaster-Carr.
(McMaster-Carr # 52375K35)
The CLR2160 or CLRCO2175 can be installed using a Gravity
Drain, a Factory-Installed Drain Pump (U-Line P60) or a Locally-
Installed (U-Line P60) Drain Pump. Drain lines must have a 5/8”
inside diameter. The floor drain must be large enough to
accommodate drainage from all attached drains.
Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to prevent water
from flowing back into the ice maker storage bin and/or potentially
flowing onto the floor, causing water damage:
Gravity Drain
A Gravity Drain may be used if:
• Drain line has at least a 1-inch drop per 48 inches of run (1/4
inch per foot).
• Drain line does not create traps
or created traps are vented.
If using a Gravity Drain:
1. Slide 2 hose clamps onto the
drain connection on the rear of
the appliance.
2. Insert the barbed fitting halfway
into this connection.
3. On the other end of this barbed
fitting attach the 5/8” braided
tubing.
4. Slide a clamp on each side of the
barbed fitting as shown (see
Figure 39).
5. Insulate the drain line, if necessary to prevent condensation.
11 Prepare Plumbing
9/16" Wrench
1/4" Copper Water
Supply Line
7/16" Wrench
From Water Supply
to Ice Maker
Normal
Proper Drain
With Trap
Poor Drainage, Water Will Back Up
With Trap and Vent
Proper Drain
Drain Fitting from
Back of Unit
Worm Clamps
Drain Line
5/8" x 5/8"
Barb Connector
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