AMERICANA 16 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 15

Installation Instructions
[] CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Befl)re making tile connection to tile refrigerator,
be sure tile refrigerator, power cord is not I)lugged,,
into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if w)ur
water sui)ply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refl'igerator's water wdve. Install
it in the water line near the refl'igerator. If using
an approved plastic refl'igerator tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10009) to
connect tile filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Rei/lo'_e tile access coxei',
Remove tile plastic flexible cap from tile water
xalxe (refrigerator connection).
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Place tile compression nut and feHule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On an
approved plastic refl'igerator tubing kit, tile nuts
are ah'eadv assembled to the tubing.
Insert tile end of tile tubing into tile water wdve
connection as thr as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten tile fitting.
For plastic tubing fl'om an approved refl'igerator
tubing kit, insert the molded end of the tubing into
the shutoffwdve and tighten compression nut until
it is hand tight, then tighten one additional tm'n
with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
Fasten tile tubing into tile clamp provided to
hold it in a vertical position. You max need to
pry open tile clamp.
1/4" Copper --
Tubing
TubingClamp
/ 1/4" Compression
t
" Ferrule
(sleeve)
_ Approved
PlasticTubing
Reattach tile access cover.
[] TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.
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