On The Water - Kenmore 363.58892890 Owner's Manual

BnstaH the ShutoffValve
a° install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinldng water line.
b. Choose a location for the valve that is easily
accessible, it is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water piper 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.
c_ Drill a I/4" hole in the water pipe, using a sharp
bit° Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the
hole in the pipe.
do.Fasten the shutoff valve
Pipe
to the
cold
water pipe clamp _\
with the pipe clamp.
Saddle-type
e, Tighten the champ
shutoff
screws until the valve
sealing washer begins
to swell.,
Do not overtighten
or you may crush the
copper tubing.
end
Vertical
water
pipe
Note: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CHR shall be adhered to, Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts_
Consult with your licensed plumber°
[_ Route the Copper Tubing and
Connect it to the ShutoffValve
Route the copper tubing between the cold water' line
and the refrigerator_
Route 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,
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about
8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about
I0" (25 cm) diameter] to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the
tubing and connect it
to the shutoff valve_
Mal_e sure the tubing
is fully inserted into the
valve, Tighten the
Saddle-_ype
shutoff valve
Packing nut
Outlet valve
compression nut securely.
Compression nut
Note: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CHR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts,
Consult with your licensed plumber,
E_ Turn On the Water and Flush Out
the Tubing.
a. Turn the main water supply on and flush ou_ the
tubing until the water is clear.
b, Shut the water off at the water' valve after about one
quart (1 L) of water has been flushed through the
tubing.
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