Installation Instructions - Kenmore 795.7940 Serie Manual De Uso

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
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.
Install the valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line.
1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the
line.
2. 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
from the water pipe.
3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a ¼ in. hole in the water
pipe using a sharp bit. Remove
any burrs resulting from drilling
the hole in the pipe. Be careful
not to 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.
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Valve
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.
5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the
tubing.
Clamp Screw
6. ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
any sediment
as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is
8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to
allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for
copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect
it to the
inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.
Saddle-Type
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
Vertical Cold
illegal and their use is not permitted in
Water Pipe
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.
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Pipe Clamp
(behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully
Valve
Washer
Inlet End
extra tubing (about
Compression Nut
Ferrule (sleeve)