Connecting The Waterline - LG LFC23760 Series Owner's Manual

NOTE: It is necessary to have a water source when both
water and/or ice dispensers are available in your product.
BEFORE START
The water source is not guaranteed by the refrigerator
manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully in order to
reduce damage.
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.
If you are to use the refrigerator before connecting it to the
water source, make sure the icemaker is the off position.
Never attempt to install the icemaker 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 icemaker 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 PSI or 0,27 MPa (2,8 kg · f / cm ² ~ 4,2 kg · f / cm ²,
(2,8 kg · f / cm ² ~ 4,2 kg · f / cm ², menos de 2 ~ 3
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 pf 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.

CONNECTING THE WATERLINE

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REQUIREMENTS
1/4" (6,35 mm) 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
behind the refrigerator and the source of water and add to
that 8 feet (2,4m). 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
0,137 and 0,82 MPa or 20 and 120 PSI for models not
containing water filter and between 0,275 and 0,82 MPa or
40 and 120 PSI for models containing water filter.
A drill.
Adjustable ½"(12,7 mm) key.
Flat and Phillips style (star) screwdriver.
Two ¼" (6,35 mm) 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 mm) 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).
1. CLOSE THE MAIN WATER SOURCE
Open the nearest water faucet to let water flow
and empty pipes.