GE 20 Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 17

Installation Instructions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)
• AGE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoff
valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra
cost fi'om your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
bem_een 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4_8.2 bar) on models
without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
(2.8-8.2 bar) on models with a ,a-ater filten
• Power drill.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)--to connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the refi'igerator
water valve.
OR
• If you are using a GE SmartConnecff M Refrigerator
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to
the tubing.
• If your 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 refi'igerator 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
TM
Refi'igerator tubing.
• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.
The shutoff valve should have a wamr inlet with a
minimum inside diamemr 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-ty'pe valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
Install the shutoffvalve on the nearest frequently used
drinking wamr 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 w-ater pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal ,a-ater pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom,
to avoid drawing off any sediment from the
w-ater 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 may
burrs resuhing from drilling tim 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.
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