GE GTH18LCDWW Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation InstructionsInstall the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLYAND UNPLUG REFRIGERATORTurn on the nearest faucet (counterclockwise) longenough to clear the line of water.111Choose a location for the valve that is easilyaccessible. It is best to connect into the side of avertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connectinto a horizontal water pipe, make the connection tothe top or side, rather than at the bottom, to avoiddrawing off any sediment from the water pipe.Drill a 1/4” hole in the water pipe (even if using a self-piercing valve), using a sharp bit. Remove any burrsresulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take carenot to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure todrill a 1/4” hole may result in reduced ice productionor smaller cubes.DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE2Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe withthe pipe clamp.Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washerbegins to swell.NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush thetubing.NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves areillegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your licensed plumber.FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE3WasherInlet EndClamp ScrewVertical ColdWater PipeSaddle-TypeShutoff ValvePipe Clamp FLUSH OUT THE TUBINGTurn the main water supply on (counterclockwise) andflush out the tubing until the water is clear.Shut the water off at the water valve after aboutone quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed throughthe tubing.6CONNECT THE TUBINGTO THE VALVEPlace the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing andconnect it to the shutoff valve.Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into thevalve. Tighten the compression nut securely.For plastic tubing from a GE SmartConnect™Refrigerator Tubing kit, insert the molded endof the tubing into the shutoff valve and tightencompression nut until it is hand tight, then tighten oneadditional turn with a wrench. Overtightening maycause leaks.NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves areillegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your licensed plumber.5Saddle-TypeShutoff ValveCompressionNutSmartConnect™TubingPacking NutOutlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve)ROUTE THE TUBINGRoute the tubing between the cold water line and therefrigerator.Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall orfloor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)as close to the wall as possible.NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 ” [25 cm]diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out fromthe wall after installation.4