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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.
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FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water
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liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
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refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
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water supply has sand or particles that
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filter. Do not cut plastic tube to install filter.
Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water
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ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refrigerator.
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cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
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move out from the wall after installation.
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CONNECT TUBING VALVE
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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.
For plastic tubing from a SmartConnect™
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then
tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Over
tightening may cause leaks.
Washer
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Pipe Clamp
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Screw
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Compression Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
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SmartConnect
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Tubing
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.