Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing
and connect it to the shut-off 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 end
of the tubing into the shut-off valve and tighten
compression nut until it is hand tight, then
tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Overtightening may cause leaks.
NOTE:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
7
Saddle-Type
Shut-off Valve
Compression Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
Ferrule (sleeve)
Turn the main water supply on and flush out
the tubing until the water is clear.
Shut the water off at the water valve after about
one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
8
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE
(CONT.)
Installation Instructions
SmartConnect
™
Tubing
34
Fasten the shut-off valve to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
NOTE:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.
Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted
in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed
plumber.
FASTEN THE SHUT-OFF VALVE
4
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten or you may crush
the tubing.
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
5
Pipe Clamp
Vertical Cold Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
Shut-off Valve
Washer
Inlet End
Pipe Clamp
Clamp
Screw
Route the tubing between the cold water line
and the refrigerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the
wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent
base cabinet) as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE:
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
to allow the refrigerator to move out from
the wall after installation.
ROUTE THE TUBING
6
To complete the installation of the refrigerator, go back
to Step 1 in
Installing the Refrigerator
.
