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3. DRILL A HOLE FOR THEVALVE
Drill
a 1/4"
(6,35
ram)
diameter
hole
in
the
water
pipeline.
Remove
jagged
edges
produces
after
perforation.
Make
sure
water
does
not
reach
the
drill.
Not
performing
the
1/4"
(6,35
ram)
perforation
can
lead
to
a
low or smaller
ice
production.
4. TIGHTEN
THE VALVE
Tight
the
valve
into
the
cold
water
pipeline
with
a tube
trap.
Pipe Clamp
--_
Saddle
Type
_
Shutoff
Valve
Vertical
Cold
Water
Pipe
7.CONNECT
PIPELINE TO VALVE
Place the compression
nut and
the copper
pipe ferule at
the
end
of the
pipe
and
connect
to the
valve.
Make
sure
the
pipe
is completely
inserted
into
the
valve.
Tighten
nut
carefully.
Saddle
Type
Outlet
Valve
. Compression
Nut
_erule
(sleeve)
NOTE:
Codes
for
248
CMR
pipelines
of the
state
of
Massachusetts
must
be
attached
to the
connection.
Valves of this type are banned
in Massachusetts.
Call an
authorized
plumber.
8. DRAIN
THE PIPE
Open
the main
water source
(I)and
drain the pipe
until
water
comes
out
clear.
NOTE:
Codes
for
248
CMR
pipelines
of the
state
of
Massachusetts
must
be attached
to the
connection.
Valves of this type are banned
in Massachusetts.
Call an
authorized
plumber.
5. TIGHTEN
THE TRAP
Tighten
the
trap
until
the
sealing
ring
begins
to grow.
NOTE:
Make
sure
it is not
too
tight,
this
can
break
the
pipe.
Washer
Pipe Clamp
_
_
i//-'----Inlet
End
Clamp
Screw_
Allow water flow from the bypass valve (2) and close after
draining
1/4 of a gallon
(1L) of water.
)
6. PLACE
THE
PIPELINE
Place the pipeline
between
the cold water pipe
and the
refrigerator.
Place
it through
a hole
in the wall or floor
(behind
the refrigerator
or next to the cabinet)
as clos to
the wall as possible.
NOTE:
Make
sure
there
is a sufficient
amount
of extra
pipeline
(8 feet
[244
ram]
coiled
up
three
times
with
a
10"
[25
cm]
in diameter)
to allow
free
movement
of the
refrigerator
from
the
wall
after
installation
was
made.
9. CONNECT
PIPE TO REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
•
Before
making
connection
to
refrigerator,
make
sure
it
is
not
connected
to
any
energy
source.
If your
refrigerator
does
not
have
a water
filter,
it is advised
to install
one.
•
If your
water
source
contains
sand
or related
particles
that
can
travel
to the
valve,
install
a water
filter
near
the
refrigerator.
IMPORTANT:
Never
use
old
or used
hoses.
Always
use
new
ones
to have
a better
use
and
experience.
Connect
always
to
a potable
water
source
to avoid
security
and
health
issues.
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