Water Line Installation Instructions - LG LSXS22423 series Owner's Manual

16 INSTALLATION

Water Line Installation Instructions

WARNING
y When using any electrical device (such
as a power drill) during installation, be
sure the device is battery powered,
double insulated or grounded in a
manner that will prevent the hazard of
electric shock.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest
frequently used drinking water line.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the
pressure on the line.
2
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location
for the valve that is
easily accessible. It is
best to connect into
the side of a vertical
water pipe. When it is
necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather
than at the bottom, to avoid drawing
off any sediment from the water pipe.
3
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼ in. hole in
the water pipe using
a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting
from drilling the
hole in the pipe. Be
careful not to allow
water to drain into
the drill. Failure to drill a ¼ in. hole may
result in reduced ice production or smaller
cubes.
NOTE
The hookup line cannot be white, plastic
tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only
copper tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or
#49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX)
tubing.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
pipe with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
S a d d l e - Ty p e
Shutoff Valve
NOTE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle
valves are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
5
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or
you may crush the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
6
ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water
line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in
the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as
possible.
NOTE
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in.
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move
out from the wall after installation.
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
Inlet End