GE GBS18SBPARSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 14

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE CON SOME
MODELS)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reconnnended copper water supply kits are WXSX2,
_4UX8X3 or _4UX8X4, depending on tile ai//(i/lllt of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are (;E SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
X._3X08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis X._ter System, tile only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
systeIllS, tk,llow
tile
IIlaIltll_lcttlI'eI"S Fecoiiliileildatioils.
This water line installation is not warranted by tile
refrigerator or icen/aker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefldlv 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. Call a qualified
plmnber to correct water hamn/er beli)re installing tile
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 vou
/lse yo/lr
reli'igerator before connecting tile
water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is in
the 0 (off) position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures tall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent tile
hazard of electric shock, or is batte_ T powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plmnbing code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect tile refl'igerator
to tile water supply. If using copper, be sm'e both ends
of tile tubing are cut square.
To detemfine how much tubing you need: Measure
tile distance ti'om tile water valve on tile back of tile
reti'igerator to tile water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2.4 m). Be sm'e there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cnl]
diameter) to allow tile refrigerator to move otlt fl'oi//
tile wall atter installation.
GE SmartConnect'" Refl'igerator Tubing Kits are
available in the fi)llowing lengths:
2' (.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) - WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) -WX08X10025
Be sure that tile kit vou select allows at least 8' (2.4 m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartCmmec( _"Refrigerator Tubing
kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line
because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain
types of plastic will crack or rupture with age mad cause
water damage to your home.
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