Kenmore BOTTOM FREEZER 795.713 Use And Care Manual page 27

iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking
water line.
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line.
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 seifpiercing 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.
4.FASTEN THE SHUT OFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff
valve
to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type JJ_
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to
swell.
NOTE: Do not over tighten or you may crush the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
Washer
-Jlnlet End
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 wail as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches in diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper
tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
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.
Saddle-Type Compression
Shutoff Valve Nut
Packing --
Nut
Outlet Ferrule (sleeve)
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.
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