Kenmore 7901 Use and Care Guide - Page 26

iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently water line. used drinking 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY 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 r maize the connection to the top or side, rather m than at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe. 3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using a selfpiercing 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. 4.FASTEN THE SHUT OFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. 6. ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator. Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wail or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wail as possible. NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 inches in diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wail after installation. 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Maize sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Packing Nut Outlet Valve Compression Nut Ferrule (sleeve) Saddle-Type J Shutoff: Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe 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. 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clean NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use water has been flushed through the tubing. is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber. 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE: Do not over tighten or you may crush the tubing. Pipe Clamp Washer End Clamp Screw 27