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Cennecting
the Water
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
: Shut off t he main w ator sopply:
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
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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.
If necessary to connect to a horizontal
water pipe, make the connection at the top or side rather than at the bottom, to
avoid any sediment from the water pipe.
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Drill the homefor the valve:
Drill a ¼" hole in the water pipe (even if you are using a self+piercing
valve)
using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.
Make sure not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a %" hole may
result in reduced ice production or smaller ice cubes.
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Fasten the shutoff
valve:
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Fasten
the shutoff
valve
to the
cold water
pipe
with
the
pipe
clamp.
Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR must be adhered
to.
Saddle valves are illegal and use in not permitted
in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Tighten the pipe clamp:
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing water begins to swell.
Do not over-
tighten or you may crush the tubing.
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', 2.4m, coiled into 3 turns of about 10", 25cm
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
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