GE GTH21 Manual Del Propietário página 18

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled
to the tubing.
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 Refrigerator tubing.
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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.
1
SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.)
(CONT.)
Refrigerator
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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.
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.
drill.
Failure to drill a 1/4" hole may result in reduced
ice production or smaller cubes.
4
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth
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
of Massachusetts