Water Supply
CAUTION
!
Observe and follow all local building codes when installing
this appliance.
Use
⁄
" copper tubing for your water supply which is avail-
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4
able at any local hardware or plumbing supply store. Bend
the
⁄
" copper tubing to suit your installation being sure not
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to kink the tubing. Purchase enough copper tubing length
and coil it behind the unit to form a "service loop" which will
allow the appliance to be pulled out from the installation for
servicing or cleaning. Connect the copper tubing to the "top
side" of a cold water pipe to prevent the ice-maker from
plugging with sediment.
A shutoff valve is recommended on the water supply line to
ease servicing the appliance. NOTE: A SELF-PIERCING
TYPE VALVE IS NOT RECOMMENDED as they are prone
to clogging with sediment which will create pressure drop
reducing the water supply to the unit.
Connect the copper tubing water supply to the water valve
inlet with the compression nut fitting provided. Secure the
water supply line to the back of the cabinet with the screw
and clamp provided in the corner of the back panel. (See
Figure 7).
Water pressure must be at a minimum of 20 psi for proper
operation and a maximum of 120 psi.
Make certain all water connections are watertight after in-
stallation. Form the tubing so that it will not vibrate against
the cabinet body or kink when your appliance is set in posi-
tion.
NOTE
•
Do not use any thread sealers on these water line fit-
tings.
•
Reverse osmosis, softened water, and de-ionized water
are not recommended as they will adversely affect the
quality of the ice.
INSTALLING THE WATER SUPPLY
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Water line from water valve
to ice-maker
Water supply
service loop
to shut off
valve)
Compression
fitting
Water valve inlet
(remove plastic cap)
Water
Supply
Line
Clamp and
Screw
Water valve
inlet
Figure 7
Water
supply
line
Figure 7a