LG LSSC243ST - Manual (Page 14)

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Installation
Water connection instruction guide
Read all directions carefully before you begin. Connecting
the refrigerator
to a water source
Connect to a potable water supply only.
• If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn icemaker
to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
• Use copper tubing and check for leaks.
• Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.
• It may take up to 24 hours for your icemaker to begin producing ice.
IMPORTANT
We suggest instead of using copper tubing and compression fittings, use a braided,
reinforced vinyl line with threaded fittings crimped onto each end. This eliminates
the need for plumbing skills on the part of the customer and makes a leakproof
installation virtually guaranteed.
The icemaker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water
pressure regulator.
The icemaker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure
21 ~ 121 psi (1.5~8.5 kgf/cm
2 ).
Cold water supply
Standard screwdriver
7/16 -inch and 1/2 -inch open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches
1/4 -inch nut driver
1/4 -inch drill bit
Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
Tools required
• Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4-inch saddle-type shut-off valve,
a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or 3/16-inch
saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE
WARNING