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Connecting the Water Supply Line
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
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.
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.
Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the piper clamp.
Commmonwealth 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.
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 oor (behind the
refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufcient extra tubing (about 8’ (2,4 ) coiled into 3 turns
of about 10” (25 cm) diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.
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