• Two I/4" (6,35 mm) outer
diameter compression nuts
and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to
connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
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.
Saddle-Type ____/4 Vertical Cold
Shutoff Valve Wafer Pipe
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 ram) 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. SHUTOFFTHE 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. DRILLTHE HOLE FORTHE VALVE
Drill a 1/4" (6,35 ram) 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"
(6,35 ram) 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.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 24SCMR 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.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw_
)
Washer
runlet End
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
S 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.
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