GE GYE18J Manuel D'utilisation Et Instructions D'installation page 37

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (cont.)
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
4
with the pipe clamp.
Pipe Clamp
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
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.
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
5
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE:
the tubing.
Pipe Clamp
Clamp
Screw
ROUTE THE TUBING
6
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.
49-60805-1
Installation Instructions
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Washer
FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
7
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing
and connect it to the shutoff valve.
Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into
the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely.
Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded end
of the tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then
tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Over
tightening may cause leaks.
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
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
8
Turn the main water supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter), or 2 minutes, of water has
been flushed through the tubing.
To complete the installation of the refrigerator, go
Compression Nut
SmartConnect
Tubing
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