Step 1 - install cold water supply fitting – Kenmore 625.38454 User Manual

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step 1 - Install Cold Water Supply Fitting

Check and comply with local plumbing codes.

Install a cold water supply fitting. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the water filter 1/4" tubing. If
additional tubing is required, see parts list at the end of this manual. A typical connection using the included water
supply fitting is shown in Figure 2-A. An optional connection using standard plumbing fittings (not included) is
shown in Figure 2-B. In Massachusetts, plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with a
licensed plumber

A. WATER SUPPLY FITTING (included)

1. Shut off the water supply and open faucets to drain

water from the sink cold water pipe.

2. Loosen nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold

water plumbing.

3. Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect

nut to bottom of fitting. Be sure to use a light coating

of pipe joint compound or Teflon tape (included) on
outside threads. Care should be taken to prevent
cross-threading the plastic fitting.

B. OPTIONAL PIPE FITTINGS

(compression type shown)

1. Shut off the water supply and open faucets to drain

water from the sink cold water pipe.

2. Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on

the cold water pipe to adapt 1/4" OD tubing. A typical
connection is shown in Figure 2-B. If threaded fittings
are used, be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon
tape on outside threads.

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION

USING INCLUDED WATER SUPPLY FITTING

WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION

USING COMPRESSION TYPE FITTING

shutoff valve

Figure 2-A

Figure 2-B

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com

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