LG LRFNS2200 Serie Manual De Usuario página 23

Water Line Installation Instructions
WARNING
y When using any electrical device (such
as a power drill) during installation, be
sure the device is battery powered,
double insulated or grounded in a
manner that will prevent the hazard of
electric shock.
used drinking water line.
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPOLE
1
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the
pressure on the line.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
2
C h o o s e a l o c a t i o n
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
any sediment from the water pipe.
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE .
3
Drill a 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) hole in
the water pipe using
a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting
f r o m d r i l l i n g t h e
h o l e i n t h e p i p e .
Be c a r e f u l n o t t o
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.
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
4
pipe with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
S a d d l e - Ty p e
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 norms and regulations of your
country .
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
5
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
ROUTE THE TUBING .
6
Route the tubing between the cold water
line and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall
as possible.
NOTE
8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about
10 in. [254 mm] diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
INSTALLATION 22
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
Inlet End