Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing
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Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into
the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect
™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
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compression nut until it is hand tight, then
tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
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.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
7
Saddle-Type
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Compression Nut
Packing Nut
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Ferrule (sleeve)
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the tubing until the water is clear.
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through the tubing.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
8
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)
Installation Instructions
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
35
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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.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
4
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush
the tubing.
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
5
Pipe Clamp
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Saddle-Type
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Washer
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Clamp
Screw
Route the tubing between the cold water line
and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the
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base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
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to allow the refrigerator to move out from
the wall after installation.
ROUTE THE TUBING
6
To complete the installation of the refrigerator, go back
to Step 1 in ,QVWDOOLQJWKH5HIULJHUDWRU.
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