GE TFH22PRXAAA Owner's Manual page 19

ShutOff the Main WaterSupply
Turn on die nearest fml(et long enough u) dear dm line ofwater.
Install the Shutoff Valve
[_ Install the shutoffvalve on tile nearest
frequentlyused drin_ng water line
[_ Choose a location ti/r the valve d]at is easily
accessible. It is best t() connect into tile side of a
vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connect into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather d]an at the
bottom, to avoid drawing offany se(fimem tiom
tile water pipe.
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[] Drdl a 1/4 hole m tile water pipe, using a sharp
bit. Remove any burrs resuhing fiom drilling d_e
hole in tile pipe.
[_ Fasten the shumffvalve u) dm (old water pipe
wid_ die pipe (lamp.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper
tubing.
Washer
inletEnd
Saddle-Type
SllutoffValve
.Vertical C oldWaterPipe
NOTE:Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes
248CMR shaftbe adheredto. Saddlevalvesam illegal and
useis not permittedin Massachusetts. Consultwith your
licensedplumber.
@ Tiahten [lie clamp screws until tl]e sealing
washer begins u) swell.
Route the Copper Tubing and Connect it to the Shutoff Valve
Route the copper robing bem,een tile cold water
line and die refiigeraU)r.
Route the robing duough a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind tile refiigeramr or adja( ent base
cabineO as close u) tile wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about 8
feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about IOH
(25 cm) diameter] to aflow the refrigerator to
move out from the waft after instaflafion.
Place tile compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
omo the end of din robing and connect it t() die
shuu)ffvalve.
Saddle-Type ShutoffValve
_ i_q r
PackingNut
_.. Compression
:errule (sleeve)
Outlet Valve
Nut
NOTE:Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes
248CMR shaftbe adheredto. Saddlevalvesam illegal and
useis not permittedin Massachusetts. Consultwith your
licensedplumber.
Make sure tile robing is flflly inserted in/() tl]e valve.
Tighten dm( ompression nut set urely
Turn On the Water and Flush Out the Tubing
Fy] Turn [lie main water supply on and flush out tl]e
robing undl tile water is clear.
[_ Shut the water t)ffat the water valve after about
one quart (1 L) t)fwater has been flushed
d]rough die robing.
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