GE IM-5A Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 14

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Two 1/4 " outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• f I o y u a e r s u n i g a G E
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
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. Do not cut formed end from GE
SmartConnect Refrigerator tubing.
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• 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" 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.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
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Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
S m r a C t o n n e t c Refrigerator
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(CONT.)
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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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.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
3
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using
a self-piercing valve) 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" hole may result
in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
4
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
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Vertical Cold
Water Pipe