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INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
5
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE:
the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp
Screw
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
ROUTE THE TUBING
6
Route the tubing between the cold water line and
the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall
or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base
cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
move out from the wall after installation.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO
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THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
Saddle-Type
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
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Installation Instructions
Washer
Compression Nut
SmartConnect
Tubing
CONNECT THE TUBING TO
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THE VALVE (Continued)
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten
one additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening
may cause leaks.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
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REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord
is not plugged into the wall outlet.
we recommend installing one if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog the
install filter.
Remove the plastic flexible
cap from the water valve
(refrigerator connection).
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