GE PNRQ21LBN Manual Del Propietario Y Instalación página 10

Installation instructions
FEED WATER SUPPLY (cont.)
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION
Where codes permit (Requires additional parts)
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts
require installation by a licensed plumber and
do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For
installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Saddle valve is available through GE Parts
and Services at 1.800.626.2002, part number
WS15X10023. Self piercing saddle valves are
not recommended.
1. Turn off the cold water supply and attach
saddle valve as required by product
selection. (Be sure to follow manufacturers'
Installation Instructions).
-& DANGER:
Many homes are
electrically grounded through the plumbing.
To protect yourself from serious injury or
fatal shock, use a battery-powered hand drill
only to make the hole. DO NOT USE AN
ELECTRIC DRILL.
.
3.
Close the water supply valve by turning
the handle clockwise.
Open the main water supply valve and
several house faucets to purge air from
the system. Close faucets when water
runs smoothly.
Snug valve into bracket
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)
Rubber gasket
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
Nut (2)--not
required if holes
in clamp are
threaded
"'_O-
Clam
Pre-drill
1/4" hole Seal--make sure
the seal is in place
Washer --
Tubing adapter
Compression
nut
Use to connect the tubing
C. OPTIONAL RIGID PIPE
INSTALLATION
For installation with rigid pipe between supply
valve and sink faucet.
Option 1
1. Remove pipe from supply valve and sink
faucet.
2. Obtain flexible pipe sized to your
plumbing.
3. Install flexible pipe.
4. GO back to A. Preferred Installation
section, step 4.
Option 2
1. Obtain compression fittings to fit rigid
pipe.
2. Obtain any other fittings required to
connect compression fittings to adapter.
NOTE: Adapter has 1/2-inch and 3/8-inch
internal and external threads.
3. Remove pipe from supply valve.
4. Cut pipe to fit length of assembled fittings
and adapter.
5. Install compression fitting to pipe.
6. GO back to A. Preferred Installation
section, step 4.
NOTE: Above described materials are not
included with the product.
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