3. Locate a 1D?" (12.70 mm) to 11D?" (3.18 cm) vertical cold water
pipe near the refrigerator.
Water Supply Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed Make sure it is a cold water pipe.
here.
Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the
TOOLS NEEDED: pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from
the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
Flat-blade screwdriver1D?" Drill bit
4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure wD??" and 1D?" Open-end or two Hand drill or electric drill
from the connection on the lower rear corner of refrigerator to
adjustable wrenches(properly grounded)
the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1D?"
1D?" nut driver(6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1D?" 5. Using a grounded drill, drill a 1D?" (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. water pipe you have selected.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with
your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3D??" A
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more B
easily.G
IMPORTANT:C
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain F ED
above freezing.A.Cold water pipeE.Compression sleeve
B.Pipe clampF.Shutoff valve
C.Copper tubingG.Packing nut
Water PressureD.Compression nut
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe
120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the 1D?" (6.35 mm)
dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the
pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws slowly and evenly so the washer makes a watertight
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.
IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a
reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the 7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the
refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the
outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw the compression
827 kPa).
nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your overtighten.
cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis
system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear.
Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper
40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa):
tubing.
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
Connect to Refrigerator
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
Style 1
If your refrigerator has a water filter, it may further reduce the
water pressure when used in conjunction with a reverse 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
osmosis system. Remove the water filter. See ?Water Filtration 2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression
System.?nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not
overtighten.
If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,
qualified plumber.3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure
the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help prevent
damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back
Connect Water Supplyagainst the wall.
Read all directions before you begin.4. Turn shutoff valve ON.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is 5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.
A
Connect to Water Line
B
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long
enough to clear line of water.
C
D
A.Tube clampC.Compression nut
B.Copper tubingD.Valve inlet
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