Connecting The Water Supply - Electrolux UR15IM20RS Use And Care Manual

Installation
8
Connecting the Water
Supply
CAUTION
Observe and follow all local plumbing
codes when installing this appliance.
After completing the installation, turn
on the water and recheck the drain
and water connections for leaks.
This ice machine must be connected to a
potable cold water supply line delivering
water pressure between a minimum of 20
psi and a maximum of 120 psi.
Use 1⁄4" copper tubing for your water
supply which is available at any local
hardware or plumbing supply store.
Route the 1⁄4" copper tubing to suit your
installation being sure not to kink the
tubing. Purchase enough copper tubing
length to allow a coil to be formed behind
the unit for a "service loop" which will allow
the appliance to be pulled out from the
installation for servicing or cleaning (Figure
5). Connect the copper tubing to the "top
side" of a cold water pipe to prevent the
ice-maker from plugging with sediment.
A shutoff valve is recommended on the
water supply line to ease servicing the
appliance. NOTE: A SELF-PIERCING
TYPE VALVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED as
they are prone to clogging with sediment
which will create pressure drop reducing
the water supply to the unit.
Connect the copper tubing water supply to
the water valve inlet with the compression
nut fitting provided. Secure the water
supply line to the back of the cabinet with
the screw and strain relief clamp provided
in the corner of the back panel (Figure 5).
Make certain all connections are watertight
after installation. Form the tubing so that it
will not vibrate against the cabinet body or
kink when your appliance is moved in and
out of position.
This ice machine is designed to make
clear ice from the majority of water
sources on a daily basis. If your results are
unsatisfactory, your water may need to be
filtered or treated. A water specialist can
recommend proper water treatment.
Water supply
service loop
(to shut
o valve)
Compression
tting
Water valve
inlet
Figure 5 Back view of ice machine
NOTE
• The water line fitting is to be used
with copper tubing only. Do not
use with plastic tubing since it
may crack or rupture with age.
• Do not use any thread sealers on
this water line fitting.
• Reverse osmosis, (RO), water,
softened water, and de-ionized
water are not recommended as
they will adversely affect the
quality of the ice.
Once all connections have been made,
plug in the power cord and gently push
the unit into position. Allow at least
1-1/2 inches clearance behind the unit
for electrical, water supply and drain
connections.
Water Supply
Line
Clamp and
Screw
Water
supply
line