GE TFX25PRBABB Owner's Manual page 19

ShutOff the Main WaterSupply
Tuna on file nearest fmlcet long enough to clear tile line of water.
Install the Shutoff Valve
V-_ Install tile shutoffvalve on file nearest fi'equent-
ly used drinking water line.
[2--] C hoose a location for tile valve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessa U to con-
nect into a horizontal water pipe, lnake tile con-
nection m tile mp or side, rather than at the bot-
mill, m
avoid dra,_ing off a W sedinlent fi'Olil tile
water pipe.
V_ Drill a 1/4" hole in file water pipe, using a sharp
bit. ReInove any brat's resulting fi'om dx'{llingthe
hole in the pipe.
V_ Fasten tile shutoffvalve to die cold water pipe
with the pipe clmnp.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper
tubing.
Washer
Pi , InletEnd
Saddle-Type -Vertical C oldWater Pipe
ShutoffValve
NOTE:Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes
248CMR shall be adheredto. Saddlevalvesare illegal and
useis notpermittedin Massachusetts. C onsultwith your
licensedplumber.
_-] Tighten file clamp screws until tile sealing wash-
er begins to swell.
Route the Copper Tubing and Connect It to the Shutoff Valve
Route file copper tubing between tile cold water
line and the refl'igerator.
Route file robing fllrough a hole drilled in file wall
or floor (behind the refi'igerator or ac_acent base
cabinet) as close to file wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8
feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10"
(25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
Place tile compression nut and fernile (sleeve)
onto the end of the robing and connect it to the
shutoffvalve.
Saddle-Type ShutoffValve
Packing Nut
Compression N ut
Ferrule (sleeve)
OutletValve
NOTE:Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes
248CMR shall be adheredto. Saddlevalvesare illegal and
useis notpermittedin Massachusetts. C onsultwith your
licensedplumber.
Make sure file uibing is flilly inserted into tile valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
Turn On the Water and Flush Out the Tubing
V-_ Turn tile nlain water supply on and flush out tile
uibing until tile water is clear.
[_-] Slnit tile water offat file water valve after about
one quart (1 L) of water has been flushed
through the uibing.
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