Thermador KBUIT4250A - Manual (Page 17)

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Wa t e r S u p p l y R e q u i r e m e n t s
■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■ The water shutoff should be located in the base cabinet on
either side of the refrigerator or some other easily accessible
area. The right-hand side is recommended. The access hole
through the right-hand side cabinet must be within
¹⁄₂ in.
(12.7 mm) of the rear wall.
■ If the water shutoff valve is not in the cabinets, the plumbing
for the water line can come through the floor or the back wall.
A
¹⁄₂ in. (12.7 mm) hole for plumbing should be drilled 6 in.
(15.2 cm) to 12 in. (30.4 cm) from the right-hand side cabinet
or panel. On the floor, the hole should be no more than 11 in.
(28 cm) away from the back wall. On the wall, the hole should
be no more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) up from the floor. See
“Connect Water Supply.”
If this recommended water line location is used, no additional
plumbing must be purchased.
■ If additional tubing is needed, use copper tubing and check
for leaks. Install the copper tubing only in areas where the
household temperatures will remain above freezing.
■ Do not use a piercing-type or
³⁄₁₆ in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve
which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a
¹⁄₄ in.
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
Cold water supply
Connect the ice maker to a cold water line with water pressure
between 15 and 100 psi (103 - 690 kPa). If you have questions
about your water pressure, call your utility company.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
U n p a ck R e f r i g e ra t o r
IMPORTANT:
■ Do not remove the protective film until the refrigerator is in its
operating position.
■ All 4 leveling legs must contact the floor to support and
stabilize the full weight of the refrigerator.
■ Keep the cardboard shipping piece or plywood under the
refrigerator until it is installed in the operating position.
1. Remove and save the literature package and parts bag taped
to the refrigerator door. Remove the 4 brackets (2 on each
side) that attach the shipping base to the refrigerator bottom.
NOTE: Do not remove tape and door bracing until the
refrigerator is in its final position.
6"
(15.2 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
23 1 / 2 "
(60 cm) min.
11"
(28 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Refrigerator is top heavy and tips easily when
not completely installed.
Keep doors taped closed until refrigerator is
completely installed.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
serious injury.