Water Supply Connection - U-Line BI-98 Installation Manual

6 Prepare Plumbing
CAUTION
Plumbing installation must observe all state and local
codes. All water connections MUST BE made by a licensed/
qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow
recommendations and instructions may result in damage
and/or harm.
WARNING
To prevent accidental electrocution, make certain
that the floor surfaces surrounding the unit are
dry whenever power is removed from, or applied
to, the unit.

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.
• Install a shut-off valve in the 1/4 inch OD water supply
line.
• Connect sufficient tubing to the unit so that tubing
may be looped, allowing the unit to be removed for
cleaning and servicing (see Figure 18). However, make
certain that the tubing is not pinched or damaged
during installation.
• U-Line recommends the use of copper tubing for
installation.
To connect to water supply:
1. Install the 1/4 inch OD copper water line from the
main water source.
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Figure 16
2. Locate the compression fitting and ferrule packed with
the unit. Slide the compression fitting and ferrule over
the 1/4-inch OD water supply line. Do not use thread
sealing compound or tape. Using two wrenches,
tighten the compression fitting on the supply line (see
Figure 16).
3. Carefully bend the water supply line into position and
connect the line to the solenoid valve (see Figure 17).
Avoid kinking the water supply line.
Figure 18
Route the water supply line through the unit so it does not
come into contact with any internal components other
than the solenoid valve. See Figure 18. Normal operation
creates some vibration. A water supply line contacting an
internal component or cabinet wall can cause excessive
noise during operation or damage to the line.
4. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line
length to provide slack for easy removal from the
recessed area (see Figure 18). This will also safeguard
against kinking the line.
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Water Line
Figure 17
IMPORTANT
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