GE Profile 26 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Installation InstructionsPlace the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)for copper tubing onto the end of the tubingand connect it to the shutoff valve.Make sure the tubing is fully inserted intothe 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, thentighten one additional turn with a wrench.Overtightening may cause leaks.NOTE: Commonwealth of MassachusettsPlumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permittedin Massachusetts. Consult with your licensedplumber.CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE7Saddle-TypeShutoff Valve Compression NutPacking NutOutlet Valve Ferrule (sleeve)Turn the main water supply on and flush outthe tubing 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 TUBING8SmartConnect ™TubingFasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipewith the pipe clamp.NOTE: Commonwealth of MassachusettsPlumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permittedin Massachusetts. Consult with your licensedplumber.FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE4Tighten the clamp screws until the sealingwasher begins to swell.NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crushthe tubing.TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP5Pipe ClampVertical Cold Water PipeSaddle-TypeShutoff ValveWasherInlet EndPipe ClampClampScrewRoute the tubing between the cold water lineand the refrigerator.Route the tubing through a hole drilled in thewall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacentbase cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.ROUTE THE TUBING6To complete the installation of the refrigerator, go backto Step 9 in Installing the Refrigerator.36INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (CONT.)