Connecting The Water Line - LG LTC22350 Series Owner's Manual

NOTE: It isnecessary tohave awater source w hen both
water and/or i cedispensers areavailable inyour p roduct
BEFORE S TART
Thewater s ource i s notguaranteed bytherefrigerator
manufacturer Follow instructions carefully i n order t o
reduce d amage
Air located inside the water pipes can cause hammering
or tapping causing damage to the inner pipes or water
spillage in the inside of the refrigerator Call a qualified
plumber to fix such hammering on the connections
before installing the water pipe
To avoid burn damage or such, never connect refrigerator
to hot water pipes
behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add
to that S feet (2,4 m) Make sure there is sufficient pipe
material to allow the free movement of the refrigerator
from the wall
* A cold water source. Water pressure should be between
0,13S and 0,$2 MPa or 20 and 120 PSI for models not
containing water filter and between 0,276 and 0,$2
MPa or 40 and 120 PSI for models containing water
filter
o A drill.
° Adjustable 1/2"(12,7 ram) key.
Flat and Phillips style (star) screwdriver.
If you are to use the refrigerator before connecting it
to the water source, make sure the ice maker is the off
position
Never attempt to install the ice maker pipes in areas
where room temperature is below freezing point
When using any electrical device (like a drill) during
the installation, make sure device is doubly isolated or
making ground to prevent risk of electrical surge or
discharge
All installations should be done considering local water
and drainage requirements
• If an inverted osmosis water filtration system is
connected to the cold water source, the water hose
installation is not assured or guaranteed by the
refrigerator or automated ice maker manufacturer
Follow the next instructions carefully to minimize costly
water related damages
• When having an inverted osmosis water filtration
system connected to the cold-water flow, the water
pressure for such system must be at least between
40-60 PSIorO,2T MPa (2,8 kg f /cm 2 N4,2 kg f
/ cm 2,(2,8 kg f / cm 2 N4,2 kg f / cm 2, less than
2 _ 3 seconds to fill a 7 oz of capacity cup [0,2 liters])
• If the inverted osmosis water filtration system pressure
is less than 21 PSI or 0,14 MPa (1,5 kg f / cm 2, more
than four (4) seconds to fill a 7 oz of capacity cup [0,2
liters]):
a) Identify if the sediments filter in the inverted osmosis
system is being blocked Replace filter if necessary
b) Allow inverted osmosis system storage tank to refill
after extensive usage
c) Call a qualified plumber if the inverted osmosis water
pressure problem continues
REQUIREMENTS
• 1/4" (6,35 ram)in diameter copper pipe //
to connect refrigerator to the water //
pipe Make sure both terminals are _'/
cut in a squared manner
To determine how much pipe material is needed,
measures the distances between the valves located
Two 1/4" (6,35 ram) diameter ,_ __
compression nuts with two
sides to connect the copper
pipe to the refrigerator valve
If your current copper pipe has some
reduction on the ends, it will be_
necessary to get and adaptor (found
in hardware stores) to connect the
water line to the refrigerator It is also
possible to cut such reductions with a pipe cutter and
use the compression connections mentioned above
Bypass valve to connect to
the cold water line The valve
must have a water opening
with an interior 5/32" (3,46
ram) diameter in the cold-
water connection point
These valves can be located
in any cold-water connection package Before buying
make sure such valve meets local standards and
requirements
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the valve to the pipe that you use to drink water
(Connect only to a potable water source)
CAUTION: Connect to potable water supply only.
1. CLOSE THE MAiN WATER SOURCE
Open the nearest water faucet to let water flow and
empty pipes
2. SELECTTHE LOCATION OFTHE
VALVE
Select the location of the valve that
will provide a better access It is best
to connect to a vertical pipeline When
connecting to a horizontal pipeline is
necessary, make the connection in the
lateral or upper area instead of the
lower area to prevent accumulation of
sediment
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