GE PTC22MFMALCC Owner's Manual And Installation page 22

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
[] SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
2_ CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible. It is best m connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary m connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom,
to avoid dra,Mng of?[" a ny sediment from the
water pipe.
3_ DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the ,a-ater pipe (even if
using
a
self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove any
burrs resulting fi'om drilling the hole in the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may resuh in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoffvalve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
PipeClamp_
Saddle-Type _4 Vertical Cold
ShutoffValve Water Pipe
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consuh with your licensed plumben
[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
tubing.
Washer
PipeClamp
_lniet End
Claml
[] ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refi'igerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the u-all
or floor (behind the refi'igerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8 J[eet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about
10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refi'igerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
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