GE PFS23KSHAFSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 31

Installation Instructions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
(CONT.)
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing
is that supplied in GE SmartConnect" Refrigerator
Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water
supply line because the line is under pressure
at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or
rupture with age and cause water damage to
your home.
• AGE water supply kit (containing tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available
at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.888.261.3055).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must
be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• I/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts
and 2 ferrules (sleeves)-to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect 'M
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings
are preassembled to the tubing.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared
fitting at the end, you will need an adapter
(available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut
off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and then
use a compression fitting. Do not cut formed end
from GE SmartConnect 'MRefrigerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line,
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with
a minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the
point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many
water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure
a saddle-type valve complies with your local
plumbing codes.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
r£l SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
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[] 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.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using
a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in
the pipe.
Take care not to allow water to drain into the
drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
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