Installing The Water Line; What You Will Need - AMERICANA Model 25 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
I_.ecommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
lines are GE SmartConnect
TM
Refl'igerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, tollow the manufimtm'er's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted bv tile
refl'igerator or icemaker manufimturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in tile pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage o, flooding. (;all a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer befl_re installing
the water supply line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refl'igerator beibre connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (Ofl} position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures thll below fl'eezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plmnbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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• Copper or GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer dialneter to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply: If using copper, be sure both ends
of the tubing are cut square.
To detemfine how nmch tubing you need: ineasure
the distance froln the water wflve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Be sure there is
sufficient extra tubing to allow the reli'igerator to move
out ti'oln the wall atier installation.
GE Slnart(]onnect
TM
Refl'igerator Tubing Fdts are
available ill the fi_llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 Ill) -- X_3X08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - X_3X08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - X43X08X10025
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartCmmect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age mid cause
water damage to your home.
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