Step 2, Install Water Line; Step 3, Connect Water Supply - GE Monogram ZFSB27DYSS Installation Instructions Manual

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• A cold water supply is required for automatic
Step
• Route 1/4" OD copper tubing between house
Install
Water Line
• Measure the distance from the water valve on
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to
clear the line of water.
Install a shut-off valve between the icemaker
water valve and cold water pipe in a basement
or cabinet. The shut-off valve should be
located where it will be easily accessible.
NOTE: If you must install the valve into a
horizontal water pipe, make the connection at
the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoid drawing off any sediment from the water
pipe.
• Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
• Fasten the shut-off valve to the pipe with pipe
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
• Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
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Check to be sure that refrigerator power cord
is not plugged into the wall outlet.
S tep
• Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
• Place compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
Connect
Water Supply
• Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
• Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
• Turn on the water at the shut-off valve to
icemaker operation. The water pressure must
be between 20 and 120 p.s.i.
cold water line and the water connection
location.
the back of the refrigerator to the water
supply line. Add 8 foot length to allow the
refrigerator to be moved away from the wall
after installation. Bend the tubing into 3 coils
of about 10".
clamp.
washer begins to swell. Do not over tighten.
onto the end of the tubing and connect it to
the shut-off valve. Make sure the tubing is
fully inserted into the valve and ferrule is
tightened.
water valve.
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
water valve connection a far as possible. Hold
the tubing in place and tighten the fitting.
provided to hold it in a vertical position. You
may need to pry open the clamp.
check for leaks.
Installation
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
Pipe Clamp
Saddle Type
Shutoff
Valve
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
• Turn on the main water supply and flush
debris from the line. Run about a quart of
water through the tubing into a bucket. Shut
off water supply at the shut-off valve.
NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are
included in many water supply kits. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
• Install optional water filter in the water line
near the refrigerator. A water filter is
recommended in areas where water supply
contains sand or particles. Installation
instructions are packed with the filter.
1/4" Copper Tubing
1/4" Compression Nut
Washer
Inlet End
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Tubing
Clamp
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
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