Whirlpool WHELJ1 Water Dispenser User Manual


 
11
CONNECT INLET AND OUTLET PLUMB-
ING
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing for the type of
pipe as shown below.
Soldered Copper
1. Thoroughly clean and apply solder flux to all joints.
2. Make all solder connections.
IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached to
installation Adapters and single valve
bypass. Soldering heat will damage the
Adapters and valve.
3. Secure ground clamp to metal pipes.
Threaded Pipe
1. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon® tape to all
male pipe threads.
2. Tighten all threaded joints and make all solder con-
nections.
Installation
FIG. 10
ATTACH GROUND CLAMP TO PIPES
IF THE INSTALLATION USES METAL
PIPES AND PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE
Ground
Clamp (2)
Screw with
lock washer
& nut
Plastic
Bypass
Valve
Metal
Pipes
3. Secure ground clamp to metal pipes.
CPVC Plastic Pipe
1. Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the
manufacturer's instructions supplied with the plastic
pipe and fittings.
Other, including PEX (Crosslinked
Polyethylene)
1. Follow the piping system manufacturer's instructions
when using other pipe approved for potable water.
2. Secure ground clamp to metal pipes.
® Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de
Nemours and Company.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Use metal fittings with metal pipe.
Do not use plastic fittings to connect to metal
house pipes.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or electrical shock.