GE GFE27GMDES Installation Instructions - Page 35

Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.) WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.) NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that supplied in GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home. ‡$*(ZDWHUVXSSO\NLW FRQWDLQLQJWXELQJ shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available at extra cost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002 (in Canada 1.800.661.1616). ‡$FROGZDWHUVXSSO\ 7KHZDWHUSUHVVXUHPXVWEH between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.1 bar). ‡3RZHUGULOO ‡1/2" or adjustable wrench. ‡6WUDLJKWDQG3KLOOLSVEODGHVFUHZGULYHU Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water. 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 than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe. ‡7ZR" outer diameter compression nuts DQGIHUUXOHVVOHHYHV ³WRFRQQHFWWKHFRSSHU tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve. OR ‡,I\RXDUHXVLQJD*(6PDUW&RQQHFW™ Refrigerator Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembled to the tubing. ‡,I\RXUH[LVWLQJFRSSHUZDWHUOLQHKDVDIODUHG fitting at the end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator 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™ Refrigerator tubing. 3 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. ‡6KXWRIIYDOYHWRFRQQHFWWRWKHFROGZDWHUOLQH The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter 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-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. 35