Water Line Installation Instructions - LG LSXS26386 Series Owner's Manual

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 shuto 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
o any sediment from the water pipe.
3
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼ in. 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 ¼ in. 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 shuto valve to the cold water
pipe with the pipe clamp.
5
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Pipe Clamp
S a d d l e - Ty p e
Shuto Valve
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.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or
you may crush the tubing.
6
ROUTE THE TUBING
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
Route the tubing between the cold water
line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in
the wall or oor (behind the refrigerator or
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as
possible.
NOTE
Be sure there is su cient extra tubing (about
8 feet (2,4 m) coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in.
(0,25 m) diameter) to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
INSTALLATION 17
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
Inlet End