GE TBX22PRBMLBB Owner's Manual page 26

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Installing the water line.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
What YouWill Need
Todetermin e how much copper iubing you need.[
Measure the distance from the watez valve On fl_e back otd_e
refiige!:ator tO the water supply pipe, Then add 8 feet (244 cm),
{ Be sure there is suit!cient exua tubing [about 8 feet (244 cm)
coiled into 3
rams of about !0 inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow
the refiigerator to move out tram the wall after installationl
., A water supply kit (containin ,gCOl)per tubing shutofl valve and
fittings listed 1)elo_) is availal)le at extra (:()st fl'om _our dealer or
ti'om Parts and Accessories, 800-626-2002.
,, A cold water supply. The water pressure must be 1)et_een
20 and 120 p.s.i.
, Power drill.
Copper tubing,1/4" outer diameter to connect the refligerator to
the _ater supply. Be sure both ends of the robing are cut square.
Donotuseplastictubingor plasticfittingsbets)use the ws)ter s upplylineS under
pressure at all times.Cert_?in typesof pbstic tl bing rn_ybecome brittle withage
andcrock,resultinginwaterleak;)ge.
, Two1/4" outer diametercompressionnuts and2 ferrules (sleeves)--
to (:onlle(t
the cot)per
ttlbing to the shlltof( valve and the
refrigerator water valve.
lt'yom" existing water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will
reed an adapter (available at plum ) N supply stores) to co mect
the water line to the refligerator OR yon (:an (all off the flared
fittino with a tubecotterand then use a compression
fitting.
Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoff valve
should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of
5/32" at the point ofconne(:tion
to the COLDWATERLINE.
Saddle-type shutolt valves are in(luded in many water supply
kits. getore purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies
with your local plumbing codes.
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