Feed Water Supply - GE GN1S15CBL (REV. 2) Owners And Installation Manual

Installation Instructions.

Feed Water Supply

Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan; then install a cold feed water supply fitting. For new
home installation using standard plumbing fittings, see first two illustrations below. A typical installation for
existing homes using the saddle valve is shown in third illustration below.
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
Turn off the cold water supply.
1
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 3 ⁄ 8 " OD tubing. A typical
2
connection is shown in illustrations at right (parts not included). Make sure a water supply valve is used.
Typical location
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION Where codes permit
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of
the saddle valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as shown in illustration at right.
1
DANGER: To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, use a battery-powered hand drill only
to make the hole. DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC DRILL.
Close the water supply valve by turning the handle clockwise.
2
Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge air from the system. Close faucets
3
when water runs smoothly.
Some threads
should be visible
6
Cold
water
Snug valve into
bracket. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Rubber gasket
Preferred water supply connection
(using compression fitting)
Water supply valve
Insert (not included)
Cold
water
pipe
3/8" tubing to inlet
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
Nut (2) – not
Predrill
required if holes in
1⁄4" hole
clamp are threaded
Clamp Z
Tubing insert
Tubing adapter
Use to connect the tubing
Compression nut
Ferrule
Seal – make sure the
seal is in place
Clamp X
Valve
Handle