GE GTR16BBSARCC Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 12

Installation instructions
I[! iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE IONSOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reconm_ended copper water supply kits are WX8X2,
_X8X3 or _X8X4, depending on tile anmunt of
robing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE SmartConnec( '_Refl'igerator Tubing
(_3X08X 10002, _3X08X 10006, _3X08X 10015 and
X43X08X 10025).
When c(mnecting yore" refl_igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systems, tollow tile manufi_cturer's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted bv the
refl'igerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions careflfllv to minimize tile risk of expensive
water damage.
_'ater halnlner (water banging in tile pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. (:all a qualified
plmnber to correct water hammer befi)re installing
the water supply line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook
up tile water line to tile hot water line.
If volt/lse VO/lr refl'igerator before connecting tile
water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is
in tile 0 (off) position (on power switch models) or
tile feeler ann is in tile
STOP(up)
position (on feeler
arm models).
Do not install tile icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures tall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sm'e the device is double
insulated or gro/mded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plmnbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnecP" Refrigerator Tubing
Mt, 1/4" outer diameter to connect tile refrigerator
to tile water suppl> If using copper, be sure both
ends of tile robing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance ti'om tile water _:dve on the back of the
refl'igerator to tile water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow tile refl'igerator to move
out fi'om tile wall after installation.
GE SmartConnect'" ReDigerator Tubing Kits are
available in tile fl>llowing lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) -WXOSXIO006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X100I 5
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that tile kit you select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmaxtCormect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use amy other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and
cause water damage to your home.
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