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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.
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 inch
(3,46 mm) 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 plumb-
ing codes.
NOTE
A self piercing saddle type water valve should
not be used.
Water Line Installation Instructions
WARNING
When using any electrical device (such as a
power drill) during installation, be sure the device
is battery powered, double insulated or grounded
in a manner that will prevent the hazard of
electric shock.
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 inch (6,35 mm) hole in
the water pipe using a sharp bit.
Remove any burrs resulting
from drilling the hole in the pipe.
Be careful not to allow water to
drain into the drill. Failure to drill
a 1/4 inch (6,35 mm) hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
NOTE
The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing.
Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing
(NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link
Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
5
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the clamp 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 (244 mm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inch
(25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move
out from the wall after installation.
INSTALLATION
16
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
Inlet End
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