GE Profile 21 Owner's Manual And Installation page 28

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT,)
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoffvalve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoffvalve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
Saddle-Type Shutoff V alve
Packing Nut 1 _
OutletValve
i_ ,_. _°mpressii_aN_connect
TM
_._ p/Tubing
Ferrule ( sleeve)
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
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[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
[] CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR (CONT.)
• We recommend
installing a water filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. Install
it in the water line near the refrigerator. If using
GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kit, you
will need an additional tube (WX08X10002) to
connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
Remove the access cover.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve
(refrigerator connection).
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown. On GE
SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the nuts
are already assembled to the tubing.
Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible. While holding the
tubing, tighten the fitting.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect
TM
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoffvalve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it
in a vertical position. You may need to pry open the
clamp.
1/4"
Ferrule
SmartConnect _ , RefTige_tor
Tubing _ Co_lnection