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Installation Instructions
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SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
AND UNPLUG REFRIGERATOR
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enough to clear the line of water.
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Choose a location for the valve that is easily
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vertical water pipe. When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection to
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resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care
not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to
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DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
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pipe clamp.
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
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FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
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Screw
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Water Pipe
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Pipe Clamp
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FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
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Tighten the compression nut securely.
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nut until it is hand tight, then tighten one additional
turn with a wrench. Overtightening may cause leaks.
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Compression
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Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
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ROUTE THE TUBING
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refrigerator.
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