Installation steps, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 – Kenmore 625.343920 User Manual

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INSTALLATION STEPS

STEP 1 - WATER SU PPLY SADDLE VALVE

Check and comply with local plumbing codes before

you install a cold water supply fitting. The special self-

tapping (into copper) saddle valve included installs as

follows. Locate the valve on the cold water pipe to the

kitchen sink, as shown in FIG. 1.

Note: This valve has a cutting pin and it will pierce a

hole in copper tubing or plastic pipe. Ifinstalling on

iron pipe, you have to drill a 1/8" hole for the piercing

pin (read danger note below).

DANGER (IF DRILLING METAL PIPE): To protect

yourselffrom serious injury or fatal shock, use a

battery powered hand drill only to make the hole. Do

not use an electric drill.

1. Be sure to turn off water to the pipe and to

drain water from it before drilling.

Note: Ifthe sink faucet is a single lever, mixing type,

also close the shutoff valve on the hot water side.

2. Looking at FIG. 2, turn the valve into clamp A and

tighten (may be preassembled). Turn the valve handle

all the way out.

Note: Ifyou need to drill a 1/8" dia. hole, Hold clamp

A up to the pipe and mark the spot to drill. First, read

the danger note above.

3. Place the seal on the inside ofclamp A as shown.

Be sure the piercing pin does not stick out beĆ

yond the seal. (Ifyou drilled the hole, turn the piercĆ

ing pin out enough to align with it.)

4. Place clamp A and B around the pipe and secure

in place with 2 screws. Tighten both screws evenly,

but do not overtighten and crush the pipe.
5. Carefully turn the handle all the way inward to

pierce a hole in the copper or plastic pipe.
6. Put a few wraps of Teflon tape on the valve body

threads. Then, with the washer in place, turn the tubĆ

ing adaptor onto the valve and tighten securely.
Note: Be sure the valve packing nut is tightened. Do

not turn on the water supply at this time.

FIG. 2

SINK

handle

washer

adaptor

clamp A

clamp B

nut (2) –

not req’d

with all types of
clamp B

seal

pre–drill

1/8” hole

(iron pipe)

cold
water

valve

Check local
codes for
approval

STEP 2 - MAKE HOLE FOR FILTERED

WATER FAUCET

Select 1 of the following places to install the faucet. Be

sure there's room underneath so you can make the

needed connections. Ifyou are installing the deluxe

model, be sure the electronic indicator base will fit flat

against the surface.
-- In an existing sink spray attachment hole.

-- Drill a hole in the sink top.

-- Drill a hole in the countertop, next to the sink.
1. Ifdrilling is needed, make a 3/4'" dia. (minimum)

hole for the standard faucet. The faucet with the elecĆ

tronic indicator base requires a 1-1/8" dia. hole.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the sink, consult a

qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures

in porcelain or stainless steel. Special drill bits are

made for this.
2. Place plumbers putty around the drilled hole, to

prevent water leaks around the faucet.

FIG. 3

3/4” dia. (stan-
dard faucet) or
1–1/8” dia. (elec-
tronic base fau-
cet) hole through
sink or counter-
top

plumbers

putty

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