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Installing
Your
Refrigerator
How
to Connect
the
Water
Supply
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WARNING
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To reduce
the risk of injury
or death,
follow
basic
precautions,
including
the
following:
Read all instructions
before installing device.
DO NOT attempt installation
if instructions
are not understood
or if they are beyond personal skill level
Observe all local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT service device unless specifically recommended
in owner's manual or published user-repair
instructions.
Disconnect
power to unit prior to installing device.
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CAUTION
I
To avoid
property
damage
or possible
injury,
follow
basic
precautions,
including
the
following:
Consult a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing
to assure compliance
with local codes and
ordinances.
Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. If water filter is installed
water pressure to water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square inch.
DO NOT use a self-piercing,
or 3116" saddle valvel
Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time, and
may cause leaks if repair is attempted.
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening
nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not
overtighten.
Wait 24 hours before placing unit into final position to check and correct any water leaks.
MateriMs Needed
• 1/,, outer diameter
flexible copper tubing
• Shut-offvalve (requires
a 1/4"
hole
to be drilled into water supply
before valve attachment)
• Adjustable
wrench
• _A" hex nut driver
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reate
service
loop with
tubing
using
care
to avoid
Mnks
in tubing
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Remove
plastic
cap
(A) from
_B
1
water
valve
inlet
port
(B).
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Place
brass
nut
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and
D
E
sleeve Jon coppe,
\\1
tube
end as illustrated.
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Place
end
of copper
tubing
into
_P
water
valve
inlet
port.
Shape
tubing
sh'_hdy-DO
NOT
KINK-so
that
tubing
feeds
straight
into
inlet
port.
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Slide brass nut over sleeve
and
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screw nut into inletport.
Tighten
nut with wrench.
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Pull
on tubing
to cont_rm
_/,
connection
is secuJte.
Connect
tubing
to frame
with
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water tubing clamp and tun Lt; ll °
on water supply.
Check
for
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leaks
and
correct,
if
present.
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Monitor
water
connection
for 24 hours.
1
"
Correct
leaks,
if necessary.
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