GE 49-60612 - Manual (Page 34)

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing
is that supplied in GE SmartConnect ™
Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other
plastic water supply line because the line is
under pressure at all times. Certain types of
plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause
water damage to your home.
• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shut-off
valve and fittings listed below) is available at
extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.800.661.1616).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).
• Power drill.
• 1/2 or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4 outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper
tubing to the shut-off valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are
preassembled to the tubing.
• If your existing copper 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. Do not cut formed end
from GE SmartConnect ™ Refrigerator tubing.
• Shut-off valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shut-off 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
shut-off 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 (CONT.)
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough
to clear the line of water.
Install the shut-off valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
1
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.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION 2
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE 3
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.
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