Water Supply Connections - EdgeStar IB450SSP Owner's Manual

EdgeStar Built-in Ice Maker

Water Supply Connections

The water supply should be ready at the point of installation. The water
supply pressure should be a minimum of 15 psig with a static pressure
not more than 80 psig. (A wall outlet directly behind the ice maker will
make installation easier.)
IMPORTANT:
1. All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
2. Make certain that the pipes are not pinched or kinked or
damaged during installation.
3. Check for leaks after connection.
Tools required: ½ in. open-end wrench, Phillips screwdriver
Connecting the water line:
1. Turn off main water supply. Turn on nearest faucet long enough
to clear line of water.
2. Find a ½ in. to ¾ in. vertical cold water pipe near the installation
location. The distance should be less than 9 feet. The water
supply hose provided with the ice maker is about 9 feet long.
3. A shut-off valve must be installed to the main water supply. If
the water pipe has a plain piece of copper tubing, attach a ¼" O.D.
compression union to the tubing and remove the nut.
4. Connect nuts of the water supply hose to tap and water inlet
valve. Tighten firmly by hand, then one-half turn with wrench.
5. Turn on main water supply and tap. Check for water supply
connection leaks. Tighten every connection (including connections
at the water inlet).
IMPORTANT: When you connect the water supply hose, pay
attention to the indications of "Water inlet" on the machine.
• In general, it is always a good idea to filter the water. A water filter can
remove taste and odors as well as particles. Where water is very hard,
softened water may result in white, mushy cubes that stick together.
Deionized water is not recommended.
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