Kenmore 79433 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 30)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the valve on the nearest frequently used

drinking water line.

1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY

Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the

line.

2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

Choose a location for the valve that is

easily accessible. It is best to connect

into the side of a vertical water pipe.

When it is necessary to connect into

a horizontal water pipe, make the

connection to the top or side, rather

than at the bottom, to avoid drawing

any sediment

from the water pipe.

3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a ¼ in. hole in the water

pipe using a sharp bit. Remove

any burrs resulting from drilling

the hole in the pipe. Be careful

not to allow water to drain into

the drill. Failure to drill a ¼ in.

hole may result in reduced ice

production or smaller cubes.

NOTE: The hookup line cannot be white, plastic

tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper

tubing NDA tubing #49595 or 49599 or Cross Link

Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.

4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE

Fasten the

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.

5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer

begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or you may crush the

tubing.

6. ROUTE THE TUBING

Route the tubing between the cold water line and the

refrigerator.

oute the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or

(behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)

as close to the wall as possible.

NOTE: Be sure there is

extra tubing (about

8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to

allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after

installation.

7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for

copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect

it to the valve. Make sure the tubing is fully

inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut

securely.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing

Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are

illegal and their use is not permitted in

Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type

Valve

Vertical Cold

Water Pipe

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

Washer

Inlet End

Saddle-Type

Valve

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

Compression Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

When using any electrical device (such as a power

drill) during installation, be sure the device is battery

powered, double insulated or grounded in a manner that

will prevent the hazard of electric shock.

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