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INSTALLATION
• 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.
the~
~se
a
compression
f1tt1ng.
•
ShutoH
vahNt
111
connect to the cold
-fer
line. The shutoff
valve should have a
water
inlet
with
a
minimum inside diameter
of
5/32 in.
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.
0 NOTE
-------..
A self piercing saddle
type
water
valve
should
not
be used.
Water Line Installation Instructions
A
WARNING
-----...
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.
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
.fl
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
1A
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
1A
in.
hole may result
in
reduced ice production
or
smaller cubes.
0 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
(PEXJ
tubing.