Installation Requirements; Water Supply Requirements - KitchenAid INSTANT-HOT KHWG260 Installation & User's Instructions

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
These instructions are intended as a general guide only for use by
qualified persons and do not supersede any national or local
codes in any way. Compliance with all local, state, or national
codes pertaining to this type of equipment should be determined
prior to installation.
Read this entire instruction manual, as well as the instructions
supplied in separate equipment, before starting the installation.
This hot water dispenser is not a water purifier. Some installations
may require a water filtering system to improve the quality of the
water.
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed
• Adjustable wrench with • Pliers
minimum opening of 1V2"
(3.8 cm) • Tube cutter
• Phillips screwdriver • 1A" or 7 mm open-end
wrench
• Tape measure • Bucket or pan
• Pencil
Parts Needed
• Screws or anchors for attaching the mounting bracket to
the wall
1/4"(6.4 mm) O.D. copper or plastic tube
Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts needed to connect
1/4"(6.4 mm) tube from the faucet easy-connect fitting to
the water supply line. If a saddle valve is used, do not use a
piercing type or 3/16"(4.8 mm) saddle valve, which reduces
water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE: Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts used must
meet all local plumbing codes and ordinaces.
Parts Supplied
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
• Faucet assembly • Tank mounting bracket
• Water tank • Hose clamp
Faucet for the hot water dispenser requires a 1%" (3.5 cm)
diameter opening in the sink or countertop. Faucet can be
installed in the existing opening for a sink spray hose. If the
faucet is not to be installed in the sink spray hose opening or
another existing opening, it is recommended that a qualified
installer be contacted to drill the hole through your sink or
countertop. Thickness of the sink or countertop must not exceed
13/4"(4.4 cm).
Cold water supply connection must be available. See "Water
Supply Requirements."
Grounded 3 prong outlet is required. See "Electrical
Requirements." The outlet should be located within 42"
(106.7 cm) of the hot water dispenser tank.
Plumbing connections must comply with all sanitary and
plumbing codes.
Water connections use easy-connect fittings which do not
require sealing compounds.