Feed Water Supply - GE SmartWater GXSV10C Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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
2
to adapt 3 ⁄ 8 " OD tubing. A typical 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
1
illustration at right.
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
3
purge air from the system. Close faucets when water runs smoothly.
Some threads
should be visible
Rubber gasket
6
Cold
water
Snug valve into
bracket. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Preferred water supply connection
(using compression fitting)
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 adapter
Use to connect the tubing
Compression nut
Water supply valve
Insert (not included)
Ferrule
Seal – make sure the
seal is in place
Clamp X
Valve
Handle
Tubing insert