LG LDCS24223B Owners Manual - Page 28

27 INSTALLATION ENGLISH Connecting the Water Line (Ice maker installed only) Before You Begin This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator. WARNING To prevent burns and product damage, only connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply. If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF (O) position. WARNING Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. Water Pressure The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a wate ter and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a wat . If a reverse osmosis water ltration system is connected to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. If a reverse osmosis water ltration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (0,14 y 0,41 MPa) less than 2.0~3.0 sec. to a cup of 7 oz (0.2 L) capacity. WARNING Wear eye protection during installation to prevent injury. If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less than 21 psi or 0,14 MPa takes more than 4.0 sec . cup of 7 oz capacity: the reverse osmosis system is blocked. . Allow the storage tank on the reverse usage. . If water pressure issues associated with a reverse osmosis system persist, call a . All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements. What You Will Need . CopperTubing,¼ in. (6.35 mm) outer diameter, to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square. To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then, add 8 feet (2.4 m). (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into three turns of about 10 in. [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. . Power drill. . ½ in. (13 mm) or adjustable wrench. . Flat blade and Phillips head screwdrivers. . Two ¼ in. (6.35 mm) outer diametercompression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the the refrigerator water valve.