Installing the water line.26Read these instructions completely and carefully.Install the Shutoff ValveInstall the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connectinto the side of a vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect into ahorizontal water pipe, make the connection to the top or side, rather than atthe bottom, to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe, using a sharp bit. Remove any burrsresulting from drilling the hole in the pipe.Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.54321Washer Inlet EndPipe ClampVertical Cold Water PipeSaddle-Type Shutoff ValveOperating InstructionsInstallation InstructionsSafety InformationTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service