The Refrigerator - GE 22 Installation And Owner's Manual

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
1
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 to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing off any sediment from the
water pipe.
3
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4 hole in the water pipe (even if using a
self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove any
burrs resulting from 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 result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
Installation Instructions
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(CONT.)
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
5
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.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
6
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.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about
10 [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation .
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
Inlet End