Fisher & Paykel RX216DT7XV2 Installation Instructions And User Manual page 12

Installation instructions
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Water connection
Note: ensure refrigerator is not plugged into a power supply.
Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2' (610 mm) diameter).
1
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending the service loop. Do not use
plastic tubing.
Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
2
Place brass nut (
3 a
Reminder: Do not use an old sleeve. The nut and sleeve are provided in the
Use and Care packet.
Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly
4
– do not kink – so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.
Slide brass nut (
5 a
Place adjustable wrench on nut (
maintain position. Using second adjustable wrench, turn the lower nut (
counterclockwise and fully tighten while holding the upper nut in place.
Important!
Do not over-tighten. Cross threading may occur.
Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secure. Connect tubing to frame
6
with water tubing clamp (
correct if necessary. Continue to observe the water supply connection for
two to three hours prior to moving the refrigerator to its permanent location.
Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
7
Correct leaks, if necessary.
Handle removal
Handles are installed at the factory.
Tools needed:
5⁄32" (4 mm) Allen wrench
To remove:
Remove cap-screw from handle mounting post using 5⁄32" (4 mm) Allen
wrench.
Repeat the procedure on all posts to remove the handle.
To replace:
Align handle with the mounting posts.
Fully tighten all cap-screws to secure handle in place.
) and sleeve ( ) on copper tube end as illustrated.
b
) over sleeve ( ) and screw nut into inlet port.
b
) attached to plastic waterline and
1
) and turn on water supply. Check for leaks and
c
Step 1
2' (610 mm)
diameter min
Step 2
Step 3
)
2
Step 5a
Step 5b
Step 6
Fig.4 Connecting the water supply
b
a
b
a
1
2
c