Water Line Installation Instructions - LG LFX28979 Owner's Manual

Water Line Installation Instructions

WARNING
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is bat-
tery powered, double insulated or grounded in
a manner that will prevent the hazard of electric
shock.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drink-
ing water line.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the
line.
2
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible.
It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary
to connect into a horizontal water pipe,
make the connection to the top or side,
rather than at the bottom, to avoid draw-
ing off any sediment from the water pipe.
3
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VA LVE
Drill a ¼ in. hole in the water pipe
using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe. Be careful not to allow water
to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a
¼ in. hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.
NOTE
The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing.
Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA
tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross Link Polyethylene
(PEX) tubing.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes
248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal
and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult
with your licensed plumber.
5
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins
to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may
crush the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
6
ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor
(behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close
to the wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow
the refrigerator to move out from the wall after instal-
lation.
7
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper
tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the
shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into
the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold Packing
Water Pipe Nut
Outlet
Valve
NOTE
NOTE
Compression Nut
19
INSTALLATION
Washer
Inlet End
Ferrule (sleeve)