GE 22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 14

Installation instructions
iNSTALLiNG THE WATER
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are _4UX8X2,
_4UX8X3 or _4UX8X4, depending on the amom_t of
tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply lines
are GE Slnart(]onnect '_ Refrigerator Tubing
(WX08X10002, WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
When connecting your refl'igerator to a GE Reverse
Osmosis _'ater System, the only approved installation
is with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water
s}:stems, tollow the manufi_ctm'er's recommendations.
This water line installation is not warranted bv the
refrigerator or icemaker manufi_cturer. Follow these
instructions careflfllv to minimize the risk of expensive
water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plmnbing can cause damage to refl'igerator parts and
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plmnber to correct water hammer belm'e installing
the water supply line to the refl'igerator.
To prevent bm'ns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
If wm use wmr refl'igerator befi)re connecting the
water line, make sm'e the icemaker power switch is
in the 0 (Off) position.
Do not install the icemaker robing in areas where
temperatm'es tall below ti'eezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) dtu'ing installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grotmded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
plmnbing code requirements.
LiNE (ONSOME
MODELS)
WHAT YOU WiLL NEED
• Copper or GE SmaxtConnect _"Refrigerator Tubing
Mt, l/4" outer diameter to connect the refl'igerator
to the water
suppl> If using copper, be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
reti'igerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8'
(2A m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8' [2.4 m] coiled into 3 tin'us of about 10"
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refl"igerator to move
out fl'om
the wall after installation.
GE SmartConnect _'_Refrigerator Tubing/¢dts are
ax:dlable in the fl_llowing lengths:
2' (0.6 m) - WX08X10002
6' (1.8 m) -WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) - WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) - WX08X10025
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8' (2A m)
as described above.
NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that
supplied in GE SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing
Mrs. 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.
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