Waterlineinstallation - GE TFX25ZPBEAA Owner's Manual

Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BeforeYouBegin
When connecting a GEReverse Osmosis Water System to your refrigerator, the only approved
installation is with a GERVKIT.
If the water supplyto the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtrafion System AND the
refrigerator also has a water filter, use the refrigerator's filter bypass plug. Using the refrigerator's
water filtration cartridge in conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes and slower
water flow from the water dispenser.
This water line instaflation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer.
Follow these instructions carefufly to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to
refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Carl a quafified plumber to correct
water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
Toprevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker feeler
arm is kept in the STOP (up) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fail below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) during installation, be sure the
device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock.
All instaflations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
What YouWill Need
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply
pipe. Then add 8 feet (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm)
coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
>: A water supply kit (containing copper robing, shutoffvalve and fittings listed beh)w) is available at
extra c{)st fiom y{nn dealer or fiom Parts and Accessories, 800-626-21102,
i_:_: Cold water supply. The water pressure must be belween 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.2 bar) on models
without a water fiher and between 40 and 120 p.s.i. (2.8-8.2 bar) on models with a water fiher.
i_:Power drill.
>: Coppertubing, l /4" outer diameter to connect the refiigerator
to the water supply. Be sure both
ends of the robing are cut square.
Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because the water supply line is under pressure at
all times. Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle with age and crack, resulting in
water leakage.
i_:Two I/4" outerdiametercompression nutsand2 ferrules(sleeves_-Io connect the copper robing to
the shutoffx_dve and the refiigerator water valve.
i_:If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will need m_adapter(avaihble at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the retiigevator ORyou can _a_toffthe tlmed
fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
>: Shutoff valveto connect to the cold water line. The shutoffvalve should have a water inlet with a
mininmm inside (fiameter of 5/32" at the point of connection to the COLDWATERLINE. S addle-type
shutoffvalves are included in many water supply kits. Beti)re purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
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