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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Electrically ground refrigerator.
Do Not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in death, fire, or electrical shock
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-
latest edition or Canadian Electrical Code C22.1-1982 and C22.2
No. 01982 (or latest edition), and all local codes and ordinances.
120 volt, 60-Hz, 15 amp, fused, electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be
provided. This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong,
grounding-type wall receptacle.
3-prong grounding-type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding plug
grounding
plug
If codes permit a separate grounding wire is used,
it is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the grounding path is adequate.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are not sure the
appliance is properly grounded. Do Not have a
fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Some water may remain in line. Electric
drill must be grounded to prevent severe or
lethal shock if water is in line and enters drill
during use.
Use only 1/4” (6 mm) copper tubing for water line. Do
Not install copper tubing in area where temperatures
drop below 32
o
F (0
o
C). Before attaching copper tubing
to refrigerator, flush at least 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water
through the copper tubing and into a bucket to get rid of
any particles in the water line.
To calculate length of 1/4” (6mm) O.D. copper tubing needed:
1.
Locate a vertical 1/2” (1.2 cm) to 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) COLD water line near refrigerator area. A horizontal COLDwater
line can be used if directions in Step 4 are carefully followed.
2. Measure distance from cold water line to refrigerator. Add 24” (61 cm) to this measurement.
To rough in water line:
3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.
4.
Vertical cold water line: Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill 3/16” (4.5 cm) hole in an accessible location
in water line.
Horizontal cold water line:
Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill 3/16” (4.5 cm) hole in the
top of the water
line. This will keep sediment from collecting in valve.
5.
Position washer over hole in water line. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to expose
piercing lance a maximum of 3/16” (4.5 cm). Align piercing lance over hole in water line.
Place both halves of saddle valve bracket against water line. Turn saddle valve handle
clockwise until piercing lance enters hole in water line and is firmly seated. The saddle
valve is now in the closed position. Tighten packing nut. Evenly and firmly tighten
bracket screws so washer will make a water-tight connection.
Do not overtighten screws;
copper tubing could be crushed.
6.
Check that both ends of copper tubing are cut square. Slide compression nut and
sleeve onto copper tubing. Insert end of copper tubing completely into valve outlet.
Tighten compression nut to outlet with adjustable wrench.
Do not overtighten.
7.
Turn on main water supply. Check for leaks. Turn saddle valve counterclockwise and run
water through copper tubing into a bucket. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to shut off water to copper tubing.
8. Route copper tubing into refrigerator area.
