Hotpoint HTS22GBMARCC Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 16

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER LiNE
(CONT.)
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest fiequently used
drinking water line.
Ill SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line ofwateL
1_ CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the vMve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the 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 than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing off" any sediment from the
water pipe.
I_ DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using a
self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove any
burrs resulting flom drilling the hole in the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
[] FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp_
Saddle-Type J
ShutoffValve
,)
VerticalCold
Water Pipe
NOTE: Commonwealttl of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle wdves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
(;onsult with your licensed plumbeL
[] TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
robing.
Washer
Pipe End
Clamp
I-_ ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refligeratoL
Rotate the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
[about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about
10" (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
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