WhatYouWill Need
[] A cold water supp_ The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 p.s.i.
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[] Power drill.
[] Copper tubin_ 1/4" outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to
the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
Donot use plastic tubing or plastic fittings becausethe water supply line isunder
pressureat all times.Certaintypes of plastic tubing maybecomebrittle with age
and crac£ resulting in water leakage.
[] Two 1/4" outer diameter comtm_ssion nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves)---
to connect the copper tubing to the shutoffvalve and the
refrigerator water valve.
[] ffyour existing water line has a flared fitting at the end, you will
need an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect
the water line to the refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared
fitting with a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
[] Shutuffvalve to connect to the cold water line. The shutoffvalve
should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of
5/32" at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE.Saddle-
type shutoffvalves are included in manywater supply kits. Before
purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your
local plumbing codes.
ShutOfftheMain WaterSupply
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line ofw'ater.
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