GE 15 - Manual (Page 17)

9.3 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing as shown.
Insert the end of the copper tubing into the
water valve connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.
Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp
provided to hold it in a vertical position. You
may need to pry open the clamp.
9.2 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the
water valve.
Installation Instructions
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the
shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
Tighten the compression nut securely.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
VALVE 7
Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve
Compression Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 8
NOTES:
• Before making the connection to the refrigerator,
be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged
into the wall outlet.
• We recommend installing a water filter if your
water supply has sand or particles that could clog
the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install
it in the water line near the refrigerator.
9.1 Remove the access cover.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR 9
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
(CONT.)
9
1/4
″
Compression
Nut
1/4
″
Copper Tubing
Tubing Clamp
Refrigerator Connection
17
Ferrule (sleeve)
9.4 Reattach the access cover.