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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (Continued)
to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
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
Refrigerator tubing.
Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet
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.
drinking water line.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
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SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
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Installation Instructions
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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Choose a location for the valve that is easily
a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to
connection to the top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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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.
in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
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with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
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