Connect Ice-Maker
To Water (Contd.)
1. Find a %-inch to 1-inch vertical COLD water pipe near valve on the water pipe. You are now ready to connect
the refrigerator. (Horizontal pipe will work.. .but extra other end of %-inch copper tubing to inlet tube or water
precautions must be taken.) (See
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in Step 4.) valve on back of refrigerator.
2. Measure from inlet on rear of refrigerator to water pipe.
Add 7 feel to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning.
This is the length of %-inch O.D. copper tubing you will
need for the job (length from inlet tube to water pipe
PLUS 7 feet). Be sure both ends of copper tubing are
cut square.
7. Assemble compression nuts on tubing as shown in
diagram. Insert ends of tubing into connector and
tighten compression nuts. Be sure ends of tubing are
squarely in connector as far as they will go. Do not
overtighten.
3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet
long enough to clear line of water.
4. Using a grounded drill, drill a %-inch hole in the
vertical cold water pipe you have selected.
‘/4‘ITUBE TO
SHUTOFF VALVE
Some water almost always remains in pipes. If it enters
the drill, it can cause lethal shock. BE SURE YOUR
DRILL IS GROUNDED.
Fasten a separate ground wire from drill to a good
ground that complies to local electrical codes. (If in
doubt, consult a licensed electrician.) UNLESS
PROPER GROUNDING IS FOLLOWED, YOU ARE
NOT PROTECTED AGAINST SEVERE OR LETHAL
SHOCK.
SLEEVE
NUT UNION
‘If you must use a horizontal pipe, take extra
precautions:
Drill on the top or side of the pipe, not bottom. This
helps keep water away from the drill. Also, it keeps
normal sediment from collecting in the valve.
WATER VALVE TUBE
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Step 7
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp.
Be sure inlet end is solidly in the %-inch drilled hole
in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe
clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp
screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a
watertight connection. Do not overtighten or you may
crush copper tubing, epecially if soft copper tubing is
used. Now you are ready to connect the coppertubing.
8. Turn shutoff valve ON. TIGHTEN ANY CONNEC-
TIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
9. Copper tubing may now be fastened to baseboard.
10. The Ice Maker has a built-in water strainer on the inlet
side of the water valve. Use a second water strainer
when local water conditions require periodic cleaning
or a well is your source of water. The strainer can be
installed in the %-inch water line.
PIPE CLAMP \
COLD WATER
[ Step 5 and 6
6. Slip compression nut and compression sleeve on
copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of
tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw
compression nut tooutletend with adjustable wrench.
Do not overtighten. Turn ON main water supply and
flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFFshutoff
11. Water pressure should not be below (15 l?S.I.) or above
(125 P.S.I.). If problem occurs call your Utility Company.
12. PLUG IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR.
When you have your first batch of ice you may throw
away extra parts.
IMPORTANT:
It may take up to 24 hours for your Ice Maker to begin
oroducina ice crescents.
To enjoy your Ice Maker most PLEASE READ CARE-
FULLY THE ICE MAKER SECTION OF YOUR USE AND
CARE GUIDE.
