GE IM5D Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 6)

Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)

for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing

and connect it to the shutoff 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 shutoff valve and tighten

compression nut until it is hand tight, then

tighten one additional turn with a wrench. Over

tightening 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

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Saddle-Type

Shutoff 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 or 2 minutes) of water

has been flushed through the tubing.

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

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SmartConnect

™

Tubing

Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing

washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not over tighten or you may crush

the tubing.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

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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.

ROUTE THE TUBING

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Installing the water line. (cont.)

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