Jenn-Air JFC2089HEP Use & Care Manual page 10

I NSTALLATI 0 N
Connecting the Water Supply
Materials Needed:
• '/a" outer diameter flexible copper tubing
• Shut-off valve (requires a '//' hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)
• Adjustable wrench
• X" hex nut driver
Notes
• Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is
less durable and can cause damage.
• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of service loop.
2' diameter
1. Create service loop with copper minimum
tubing (minimum 2' diameter), f_-_._
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing _" '_, *
when bending it into a service
loop. Do not use plastic tubing.
2. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet AN
port. _:_(:_
,
.
Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) A, "-,B
on copper tube end as illustrated. _ ,,,
Reminder: Do not use an old _: _:_i_"
sleeve. The nut and sleeve are
provided in the use and care packet.
Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly. Do
not kink - so that tubing feeds straight
into inlet port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut
into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross
threading may occur.
,
Pull on tubing to confirm connection is
secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) and turn on
water supply. Check for leaks and
correct if necessary. Continue to
observe the water supply connection
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for two to three hours prior to moving
the refrigerator to its permanent
location.
7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours. Correct
leaks, if necessary.