GE GTH18FBC2RWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 9

Installation instructions
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.
m SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER
SUPPLY AND UNPLUG
REFRIGERATOR
Turn on tile nearest faucet (counterclockwise) long
enough to clear the line of water.
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DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It
is best to com_ect into the side of a vertical water pipe.
When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water
pipe, make the com_ection to the top or side, rather than
at the bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from
the water pipe.
Drill a 1/4" hole in tile water pipe ieven if using a self-
piercing wdve), 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.
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FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fastenthe shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the
pipe clamp.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins
to swell.
NOTE: Do
not overtighten or you may crush the
mbing.
Washer
PipeClaml-- End
Claml
Saddle-Type
ShutoffValve
-Vertical C old
Water Pipe
NOTE: Commomsealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
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Codes _48CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult
with your licensed plumber.
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N] ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet) as
close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8
feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm]
diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the
wall after installation.
CONNECT THE TUBING
TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
fi_r copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
com_ect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the
valve. Tighten the COlnpression nut securel>
For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect ,M
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression mlt until it is hand tight, then tighten one
additional turn with a wrench. Overtightening may
cause leaks.
?ression
Nut
Saddle-Type
ShutoffValve :_ SmartConnect _
Tubing
PackingNut
Outlet V alve Ferrule ( sleeve)
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.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on (counterclockwise) and
flush out the tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the
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