GE 22 Owners And Installation Manual page 35

Installation Instructions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED {CONT.)
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is
that supplied in GE SmartConnect TM Refrigerator
Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water
supply line because the line is under pressure
at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack
or rupture with age and cause water damage
to your home.
. AGE water supply kit (containing tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below)is available
at extra cost from :Four dealer or from Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada
1.888.261.3055).
. A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar).
, Power drill.
1/2" or adjustable wrench.
o Straight end Phillips blade screwdriver.
o Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts
end 2 ferrules (sleeves}--to connect the copper
tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator
water valve.
OR
. If :Fou are using a GE SmartConnecf M
Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings
are preassembled to the tubing.
. If:Four 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 SmartConnecf" Refrigerator tubing.
. Shutoffvmlve 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-t:Fpe
shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-t:Fpe
valve complies with :Four local plumbing codes.
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequentl:F
used drinking water line.
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SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
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.
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[] DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
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 ma:F result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
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