GE 22 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado página 51

INSTALLING THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line�
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�
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 may result in reduced ice
production or smaller cubes�
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe clamp�
Note: Consult with your licensed plumber�
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins
to swell�
Note: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.
ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold waterline 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, about 2.4
m (8') coiled into 3 turns of about 25 cm (10") diameter
to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
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
shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into
the valve� Tighten the compression nut securely� For
plastic 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 1/4 liter of water has been flushed
through the tubing�
To complete the installation of the refrigerator, go back
to Step 1 in Installing the refrigerator.
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