GE IM-5D Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 13

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Continued)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
at the end, you will need an adapter (available at
with a tube cutter and then use a compression
The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with
a minimum inside diameter of 5/32" at the point of
shutoff valves are included in many water supply
kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type
valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
drinking water line.
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SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear
the line of water.
CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
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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.
49-60807 Rev. 3
Installation Instructions
(CONT.)
DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE
3
VALVE
Drill a 1/4" hole in the water pipe (even if using
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 SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
NOTE:
plumber.
Water Pipe
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