GE IM-5D Manual Del Propietário página 5

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• If your existing copper water line has a flared
fitting 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
• 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
1
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water .
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
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 .
(CONT.)
Refrigerator tubing .
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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
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 .
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Vertical Cold Water
Pipe
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