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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
Installation Instructions
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.
8
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 valve after about
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through the tubing.
9
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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we recommend installing one if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog the
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to connect the filter. Do not cut plastic tube to
install filter.
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cap from the water valve
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plumber.
6
ROUTE THE TUBING
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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 THE TUBING TO
THE VALVE (Continued)
For plastic tubing from a SmartConnect™
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of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO
THE VALVE
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for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve.
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valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
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Pipe Clamp
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Compression Nut
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Tubing
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS