Frigidaire FG4H2272UF Complete Owners Guide - Page 11

CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY WARNING To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tubing is used for the supply line. • DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing. • Chemicals from a malfunctioning water softener can damage the ice maker. If a water softening system is present, ensure the softener is maintained and working properly. • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to the household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve. • Do not re-use compression fitting or use thread seal tape. • A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.  NOTE Check with local building authority for recommendations on water lines and associated materials prior to installing refrigerator. Depending on local/state building codes, Frigidaire recommends for homes with existing valves its Smart Choice® water line kit 5304437642 with a 6 ft. (1.8 meters) Stainless Steel Water Line. Please refer to www.frigidaire.com/ Filters--Accessories/Refrigerator-Accessories/ for more information. IMPORTANT Ensure that the water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes. To install the water supply line, the following are needed: • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi. • A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to the cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning. 11