LG LFCS22520S Owners Manual - English - Page 22

INSTALLATION 22 ENGLISH Water Line Installation Instructions WARNING  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. 4 FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE pipe with the pipe clamp. Pipe Clamp S a d d l e - Ty p e Vertical Cold Water Pipe used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPOLE 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 any sediment from the water pipe. 3 DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE. Drill a 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) 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. 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 by norms and regulations of your country. 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. Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End 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 adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible. NOTE 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. [254 mm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.