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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
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to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
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Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
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plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to
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with a tube cutter and then use a compression
fitting. Do not cut formed end from SmartConnect™
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Ɣ Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet
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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.
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drinking water line.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
2
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that is easily
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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
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the
pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into
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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.
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Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
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plumber.
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
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Pipe Clamp