Step 2, Install Water Line - GE Profile PSB42LGRWV Instrucciones De Instalación

2 INSTALL WATER LINE
• A cold water supply is required for automatic
icemaker operation. The water pressure must
be between 40 and 120 psi.
• Route 1/4" O.D. copper tubing or GE
SmartConnect™ tubing between cold water
line and the water connection location.
• Tubing should be long enough to extend to the
front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing
to accommodate bend leading into the water line
connection.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is
supplied in the GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator
Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water
supply line, the line is under pressure at all times.
Certain types of plastic may crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
GE SmartConnect™ refrigerator tubing kits are
available in the following lengths:
2' (0.6m) WX08X10002
6' (1.8m) WX08X10006
15' (4.6m) WX08X10015
25' (7.6m) WX08X10025
Shut off the main water supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to purge all
the water from the line.
• Install a shutoff valve between the icemaker water
valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabi-
net. The shutoff valve should be located where it
will be easily accessible.
NOTE: It is best to install the valve into a vertical
water pipe. If you install the valve into a horizontal
water pipe, make the connection at the top or side to
avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
• Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe.
• Fasten the shutoff valve to the pipe with pipe
clamp.
• Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell. Do not OVERTIGHTEN.
• Place a compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and con-
nect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is
fully inserted into the valve and ferrule is tightened.
• For plastic tubing from GE SmartConnect™ refriger-
ator tubing kit, insert the molded end of tubing into
the shutoff valve and tighten the compression nut
until it is hand tight, and then tighten an additional
turn with wrench.
Installation Instructions
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Copper Tubing,
or GE SmartConnect
Saddle Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
• Turn on the main water supply and flush debris.
Run about a quart of water through the tubing
into a bucket. Shut off water supply at the
shutoff valve.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR must be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
Floor
Tubing
™
Compression Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)