Water Line Installation Instructions - LG LSXS22423 Serie Manual Del Usuario

16 INSTALLATION

Water Line Installation Instructions

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest
frequently used drinking water line.
1
SHUT OFF THE 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
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼ (6.4 mm). hole in
the water pipe using
a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting
from drilling the
hole in the pipe. Be
careful not to allow
water to drain into
the drill. Failure to drill a ¼ in. hole may
result in reduced ice production or smaller
cubes.
NOTE
The hookup line cannot be white, plastic
tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only
copper tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or
#49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX)
tubing.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
pipe with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
S a d d l e - Ty p e
Shutoff Valve
NOTE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle
valves are illegal and use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber by the terms and norms of your country.
5
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or
you may crush the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp Screw
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
8 feet (2.4 m) coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in
(25.4 cm) diameter) to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
Inlet End