Hotpoint HTS22GBMARCC Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 15

Installation instructions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
• A GE water supply kit (containing ulbing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra
cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper robing
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnecU v Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
Do not cut formed end flom GE SmartConnecU v
Refligerator robing.
•
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 of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff vanes are included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
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