Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool HOT WATER DISPENSER Installation Instructions And Use And Care Manual

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed:
pencil
measuring tape or ruler
pliers
Phillips screwdriver
tube cutter
1/4" or 7 mm open-end wrench
adjustable wrench that opens to 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) minimum
bucket or pan to catch water
Parts needed:
screws or anchors for attaching mounting bracket to wall.
1/4" O.D. copper tubing
saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts needed to connect
1/4" tubing from faucet easy-connect fitting to water supply
line. If a saddle valve is used, do not use a piercing type or
3/16" saddle valve, which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
Saddle valve kit or other plumbing parts used must meet all
local codes and ordinances.
Parts supplied:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
faucet assembly
water tank
tank mounting bracket
hose clamp

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Location Requirements

Faucet requires a 1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter opening in sink or
countertop. Faucet can be installed in place of sink spray hose. If
faucet is not to be installed in sink spray hose opening, it is
recommended that a qualified installer be contacted to drill hole
through your type of sink or countertop. Thickness of sink or
countertop hole must not exceed 1-3/4" (4.4 cm).
Cold water supply connection must be available. See "Water
supply requirements" section.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See "Electrical
requirements" section. The outlet should be located within 42"
(106.7 cm) of 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 to keep them from leaking.
Product dimensions and cabinet requirements
Tank must be
mounted vertically.
cold water
supply line
42" (106.7 cm) maximum
from electrical outlet to
hot water dispenser tank.
Faucet to be installed in a
1-3/8" (3.5 cm) diameter sink or
countertop cutout.
1-1/8" (2.9 cm) maximum countertop
or sink thickness
11-1/8"
(28.3 cm)
model/serial
number label
6-7/8"
7-7/8"
(17.5 cm)
(20.0 cm)
Saddle valve or hard plumbed
connection to water supply line.
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