Step-By-Step Instructions; Feed Water Supply - GE GNUL30B Owner's Manual And Installation

Step-by-step 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 Fig. 2A below. A typical installation for existing
homes using the saddle valve is shown in Fig. 2B below.
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
Turn off the cold water supply.
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Fig. 2A.
Cold
water
pipe
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION Where codes permit
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
1
and attach saddle valve as
shown in Fig. 2B.
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.
Fig. 2B.
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)
Preferred water supply connection
(using compression fitting)
Water supply valve
Insert
3⁄8" tubing to inlet
2
Nut (2)—not required if
holes in clamp are threaded
Clamp Z
Washer
Tubing adapter
Compression nut
Complying with plumbing codes, install a
2
fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 3 ⁄ 8 " OD
tubing. A typical connection is shown in Fig. 2A
(parts not included). Make sure a water supply
valve is used.
Typical location
Ferrule
Close the water supply valve by
turning the handle clockwise.
Pre-drill
1⁄4" hole
Seal—make sure the
seal is in place
Use to connect the tubing
Cold
water
Open the main water supply
3
valve and several house
faucets to purge air from the
system. Close faucets when
water runs smoothly.
Clamp X
Valve
Handle
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