For The Plumber - KitchenAid KUIS185S Installation Instructions Manual

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FOR THE PLUMBER
CONNECT TO WATER
(observe local codes)
1
Use l/o" OD soft
copper
tubing
for the cold
water
SUPPlY.
2P
'd
rove e
a
convenient
manual
shut-off
valve
tn the
water lrne
3 Position
the tubing
so It can enter
the access hole
located
in the
right-hand
rear of the cabrnet.
The
tubing
should
extend
beyond
the
cabinet
front
when
the cabinet
is pushed
back into
position.
See
Figure
5.
NOTE:
Always
purge the water line before making the final
connection
to the inlet of the water valve to prevent
possible water valve malfunction.
After
the cabinet
is in place, bend the tubing
to meet
the connection
at the water valve. The garden hose
threaded
compression
fitting
is found
in the parts
bag. This joint
provides
a convenient
disconnect
for
service.
Be sure the tubing
is clear of compressor,
to
prevent rattle.
CONNECT THE DRAIN
(observe local codes)
1 Th e unrt IS provrded
with
a gravity
drain
2
The
ideal
installation
has
a standpipe
(1'14"
mrnimum)
installed
directly
below
the outlet
of the
drawn tube.
Refer lo Figure
5 for the proper
location
of the standpipe.
3 It may be desirable
to insulate
drain
line thoroughly
up to drain
Inlet.
CONDENSATE
PUMP
1. When drain connection
below the level of the unit is
not available a condensate
pump may be used to lift
the water to an available
drain.
2. Install condensate pump on floor behind ice maker with
discharge tube to the rear. Run bin drain directly into
pump as shown in Figure 5A.
3. Run power cord thru hole into unit compartment
(See
Figure 5A)
4. Remove lower grille assembly.
(See Figure 5B)
5. Remove shunt from receptable and plug in condensate
pump. (See Figure 5C)
NOTE:
Do not
discard
shunt
that
is removed
from
receptable.
This must be replaced
if unit is to be
operated
without
condensate
pump.
CONDENSATEPUMPHASPRESSURE
ADD PLASTIC
HOSE
SWITCH
THAT CYCLES
FROM BIN DRAIN
ITS PUMP.
/
DIRECTLY
TO PUMP
a
%" ID TUBE
R CORD
THIS HOLE
SUPPLIED
R LINE
THIS HOLE
RIGHT
END VIEW
BACK
VIEW
FIGURE
5
I /
VALVE
1/4"O.D.
WATER
LINE
COMPRESSION
FITTING
AT WATER
------I<
VALVE
BEND
FIELD
SUPPLIED
WATER
LINE
4
4" LONG
5/0"
I.D. RUBBEF
DRAIN
TUBE
- RUN
TO
I
, OPEN
DRAIN
l-1/4" MINIMUM
HOLE
FOR FIELD
3"
SUPPIED
WATER
TO CONNECT
TO WATER
VALVE
FITTING
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