Installation - Kenmore 7997 - 19.0 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
Install the shutoff 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 r maize the
connection to the top or side, rather
than at the bottom, to avoid drawing
off any sediment from the water pipe.
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3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe
(even if using a selfpiercing valve)
using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe. Take care not to
allow
water
to drain into the drill. Failure to
drill
a 1/4 hole may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes.
4.FASTEN THE SHUT OFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff
valve
to the cold water pipe with the pipe
clamp.
6. ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wail or floor
(behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wail as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches in diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wail after installation.
7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper
tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Maize sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
Saddle-Type Compression
Shutoff Valve Nut
Packing
Nut
Outlet Ferrule (sleeve)
Valve
Saddle-Type J Vertical Cold
Shutoff: Valve Water Pipe
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.
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to
swell.
NOTE: Do not over tighten or you may crush the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
Washer
End
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.
8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the
water is clean
Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of
water has been flushed through the tubing.
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