GE 197D3354P013 - Manual (Page 12)

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing 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.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand-tight; then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
NOTE: Commonwealth 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.
CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE VALVE 5
Turn the main water supply
on counterclockwise 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 6
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Compression
Nut
SmartConnect ™
Tubing
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve)
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
tubing.
NOTE: Commonwealth 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.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE 3
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall
after installation.
ROUTE THE TUBING 4
Washer
Inlet End
Clamp Screw
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Pipe Clamp
Installation Instructions
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR
Turn on the nearest faucet counterclockwise long
enough to clear the line of water.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
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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 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.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE 2
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