GE 15 - Manual (Page 15)

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Installation Instructions
This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is
in the OFF position.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)
during installation, be sure the device is insulated or
wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric
shock.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Copper tubing , 1/4 ″ outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut square.
Do not use plastic tubing or plastic fittings because
the water supply line is under pressure at all times.
Certain types of plastic tubing may become brittle
with age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
• Two 1/4
″
outer diameter compression nuts
and 2 ferrules (sleeves) —to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
• If your existing water line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing
supply stores) to connect the water line to the
refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting
with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a
minimum inside diameter of 5/32 ″ at the point of
connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
Measure the distance from the water valve on the back
of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8
feet (244 cm). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
[about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about 10
inches (25 cm) diameter] to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
• A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost
from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,
800-626-2002.
• A cold water supply . The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
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