GE 200D8074P037 Owner's Manual And Installation page 26

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing
is that supplied in GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other
plastic water supply line because the line is
under pressure at all times. Certain types of
plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause
water damage to your home.
• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.888.261.3055).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
1/2" or adjustable wrench.
•
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4 " outer diameter compression nuts
and 2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary
fittings are preassembled to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared
fitting at the end, you will need an adapter
(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut
off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then
use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end
from GE SmartConnect
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
Installation Instructions
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Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
1
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough
to clear the line of water.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
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.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
3
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.
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