LG LMC25780SB - Manual (Page 19)

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CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
(CONT.)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
used drinking water line.
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure
on the line.
2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
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.
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the
tubing.
6. ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10" diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect
it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
Washer
Inlet End