GE GTH21 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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19Place 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 the valve.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 tightenone additional turn with a wrench. Overtighteningmay cause leaks.NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valvesare illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your licensed plumber.CONNECT THE TUBINGTO THE VALVE7Turn the main water supply on and flush out thetubing until the water is clear.Shut the water off at the water valve after aboutone quart (1 liter) of water has been flushedthrough the tubing.FLUSH OUT THE TUBING8Installation InstructionsSaddle-TypeShutoff ValveCompressionNutSmartConnect™TubingPacking NutOutlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve)Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe withthe pipe clamp.NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts PlumbingCodes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valvesare illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.Consult with your licensed plumber.FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE4Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washerbegins to swell.NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush thetubing.TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP5Route the tubing between the cold water line andthe refrigerator.Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wallor floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent basecabinet) as close to the wall as possible.NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubingto allow the refrigerator to move out from the wallafter installation.ROUTE THE TUBING6WasherInlet EndPipe ClampClamp ScrewVertical ColdWater PipeSaddle-TypeShutoff ValvePipe Clamp