GE 15 Installation Instructions Manual

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED (CONT.)• A GE water supply kit (containing tubing, shutoffvalve and fittings listed below) is available at extracost from your dealer or from Parts and Accessories,800.626.2002.• A cold water supply. The water pressure must bebetween 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).• Power drill.• 1/2″ or adjustable wrench.• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.• Two 1/4 ″ outer diameter compression nuts and2 ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper tubingto the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.OR• If you are using a GE SmartConnect™ RefrigeratorTubing kit, the necessary fittings are preassembledto the tubing.• If your existing copper water line has a flared fittingat the end, you will need an adapter (available atplumbing supply stores) to connect the water line tothe refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fittingwith a tube cutter and then use a compressionfitting. Do not cut formed end from GESmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing.• Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line.The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with aminimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point ofconnection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-typeshutoff valves are included in many water supply kits.Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valvecomplies with your local plumbing codes.DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVEDrill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if usinga self-piercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove anyburrs 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 reducedice production or smaller cubes.3CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATIONChoose a location for the valve that is easilyaccessible. It is best to connect into the side ofa vertical water pipe. When it is necessary toconnect into a horizontal water pipe, make theconnection to the top or side, rather than at thebottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment fromthe water pipe.2Installation InstructionsInstall the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently useddrinking water line.SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATERSUPPLYTurn on the nearest faucet long enough to clearthe line of water.1INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)114

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