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If the refrigerator is installed in an area
with low water pressure (below 30 psi),
you can install a booster pump to
compensate for the low pressure.
3.1 Connecting the water supply
You will need the following tools and parts
(not included):
You need to purchase several items to
complete this connection. You may find
these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure that you:
Use the tubing that came with your
refrigerator
and
installation kit. Do not use old tubing.
Connect to the cold-water pipe. If you
connect to the hot water pipe, the purifier
may malfunction.
Connect with the potable water only.
Do not contaminate the water pipes
during installation.
1. Shut off the main water supply.
PLASTIC TUBING
1/4" plastic tubing
m olded end (bulb)
→
1/4" compression nut (1)
the
water
supply
COPPER TUBING
1/4" copper tubing
1/4" compression nut (1)
Ferrule (2)
2. Using a 1/4" drill bit, drill a hole into the
cold water line, then install the saddle-type
shutoff valve.
3. Connect the water line installation kit
(not included) to the shutoff valve.
4.Turn the main water supply back on,
then turn on the shutoff valve and flush out
the tubing until the water runs clear.
Note:
The initial dark discoloration of water is
normal.
5. Turn off the shutoff valve.
3.2 Connecting the water supply line to
the refrigerator
You need to purchase several items to
complete this connection. You may find
these items sold as a kit at your local
hardware store.
You can use plastic tubing, copper tubing,
or stainless steel tubing as the water line
installation kit.
STAINLESS STEEL TUBING
1/4" stainless steel tubing
1/4" compression nut (1)
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