LG LSC27937SB - Manual (Page 11)

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• Two 1/4” (6 mm) 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 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.
• 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”
(3,96 mm) 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
1. SHUTOFF 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” (6 mm) hole in the
water pipe 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” (6 mm) hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller
cubes.
NOTE: Licensed plumbers MUST use only cooper tubing
NDA tubing #49595 or 49499 or Cross Link
Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
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 (2,4 m) coiled into 3 turns of about 10”
(25 cm) 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.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
Washer
Inlet End