GEAppliances GTL27 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 18

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
(CONT.)
• Two i/4" outer diameter compression nuts and 2
ferrules Isleeves)--to connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect TM 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 _M Refrigerator tubing.
• 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.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
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[TI SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
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C HOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choosea location for thevalve
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
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.
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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.
r41 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold Water Pipe
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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