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cont.
To reducethe risk of injury or
death, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
> Read all instructions b efore
installing device.
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:_. DO NOT attempt insta}lationif
instructions are not understood or
ifthey are beyondpersonal skill
level;
Observe
aii i Ocai c0de a"d
:
ordinances . ............
._- DO NOT servicedevice Unless
specifically recommendedin
owner+smanua! or published
user-repairinstructions,
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_--Disconnectpowerto refrigerator
prior to installing device.
To avoid property damage or
possible injury, follow basic
precautions,includingthe
following:
>- Consult a plumberto connect
copper tubing to household
plumbingto assure compliance
with local codes and ordinances.
>- Confirm water pressure to water
valve is between 20 and 1co
pounds per square inch,If water
filter is installed, w ater pressure to
water vaive must be a m_nimumof
35 poundsper squareinch.
_- DO NOT use a self+piercing,or _,_"
saddle valve! Both reducewater
flow, become clogged with time,
and may cause leaksif repair is
attempted,
>. Tighten nuts by hand to prevent
cross threading. Finish tightening
nutswith pliers and wrenches. DO
NOT overtighten°
> Wait 24 hours before plating
refrigerator intofinal position to
check and correct any water leaks.
MATERIALS NEEDED
>. ¼"outer diameter ftexible copper
tubing
_-- Brass compression nut and sleeve for
¼"outer diameter copper tubing
>. Shut-off valve (requires a Y+" h ole to
be drilled intowater supply before
valve attachment)
._. Adjustable :wrench
_- '/+"hex nut driver
NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to
reach water supply for creation of
service loop
1 Create service loopwith tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing,
2 Remove plastic cap from watervalve
inlet port+
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3 Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated
4, Placeend of copper'tubinginto water
valveinlet port,.Shapetubing slightly-
DO NOT KINK - so that tubing feeds
straight intoinlet port.
5, Slide brass r_utover sleeve and
screw nut intoinlet port Tighten nut
with wrench,,
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IMPORTANT:DO NOT overtighten,
Cross threading may OCOU_r,
6, Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (C) and turn
on water supply. Checkfor leaks and
correct, if present.
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7 Monitor waterconnectionfor 24
hours Correct leaks,if necessary.
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