GE IM-5D Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación página 12

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
5
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
ROUTE THE TUBING
6
the refrigerator.
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
12
Installation Instructions
Washer
CONNECT TUBING VALVE
7
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.
For plastic tubing from a SmartConnect™
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.
Saddle-Type
Packing Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
8
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
through the tubing.
Compression Nut
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
49-60740-4