Water Hookup - U-Line Outdoor Onb115 Quick Start Manual

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Water Hookup

Water Hookup
Crescent Ice Makers
PREPARE PLUMBING
Water Hookup
The water valve uses a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm)
compression fitting. U-Line recommends using accessory
PREPARE PLUMBING
water hook up kit – part # 80-54674-00. The kit includes
The water valve uses a standard 1/4" (6.35 mm)
a 10' (3 m) braided flexible water supply line and a brass
compression fitting. U-Line recommends using accessory
hose fitting.
water hook up kit – part # 80-54674-00. The kit includes
a 10' (3 m) braided flexible water supply line and a brass
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hose fitting.
Plumbing installation must observe all state
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and local codes. All water and drain connections
MUST BE made by a licensed/qualified plumbing
Plumbing installation must observe all state
contractor. Failure to follow recommendations
and local codes. All water and drain connections
and instructions may result in damage and/or
MUST BE made by a licensed/qualified plumbing
harm.
contractor. Failure to follow recommendations
and instructions may result in damage and/or
Water Supply Connection
harm.
When connecting the water supply, please note the
Water Supply Connection
following:
When connecting the water supply, please note the
• Before installing the unit and connecting to the cold
following:
water supply, review the local plumbing codes.
• Before installing the unit and connecting to the cold
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi
water supply, review the local plumbing codes.
(138 and 827 kPa).
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi
• Water has less than 400 mg/L (ppm) total dissolved
(138 and 827 kPa).
solids and hardness level below 200 mg/L (ppm) —
i.e., below 12 grains per gallon. Check by using TDS
• Water has less than 400 mg/L (ppm) total dissolved
meter or consulting with local water company.
solids and hardness level below 200 mg/L (ppm) —
i.e., below 12 grains per gallon. Check by using TDS
• TDS and/or water hardness above these limits should
meter or consulting with local water company.
be treated with a reverse osmosis system or other
filtration system.
• TDS and/or water hardness above these limits should
be treated with a reverse osmosis system or other
• Softened water is not recommended as it may result in
filtration system.
softer ice than desired.
• Softened water is not recommended as it may result in
• The water line MUST have a shut-off valve in the
softer ice than desired.
supply line.
• The water line MUST have a shut-off valve in the
• The water line should be looped into 2 coils. This
supply line.
will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and
servicing. Make certain that the tubing is not pinched
• The water line should be looped into 2 coils. This
or damaged during installation.
will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and
servicing. Make certain that the tubing is not pinched
or damaged during installation.
Water Hookup
Water Hookup
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Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line
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is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack
or rupture with age and cause damage to your
Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line
home.
is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack
or rupture with age and cause damage to your
Do not use tape or joint compound when
home.
attaching a braided flexible water supply line
that includes a rubber gasket. The gasket
Do not use tape or joint compound when
provides an adequate seal – other materials
attaching a braided flexible water supply line
could cause blockage of the valve.
that includes a rubber gasket. The gasket
provides an adequate seal – other materials
Failure to follow recommendations and
could cause blockage of the valve.
instructions may result in damage and/or harm,
flooding or void the product warranty.
Failure to follow recommendations and
instructions may result in damage and/or harm,
Use new hose set. Do not reuse old hose set.
flooding or void the product warranty.
Use new hose set. Do not reuse old hose set.
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Turn off water supply and disconnect electrical
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supply to unit prior to installation.
Use caution when handling back panel. The edges
Turn off water supply and disconnect electrical
could be sharp.
supply to unit prior to installation.
Use caution when handling back panel. The edges
could be sharp.
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