GE 15 Owner's Manual page 17

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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the
shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
8
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged
into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator's water valve. Install
it in the water line near the refrigerator.
9.1 Remove the access cover.
Installation Instructions
Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
9.2 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
9.3 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
water valve connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided to hold it in a vertical position. You
may need to pry open the clamp.
1/4" Copper Tubing
Reattach the access cover.
9.4
(CONT.)
Tubing Clamp
1/4" Compression
Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Refrigerator Connection
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