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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.
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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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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
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flushed through the tubing.
FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
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Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
Compression Nut
Packing Nut
Outlet Valve
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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 SHUTOFF VALVE
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Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer
begins to swell.
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the tubing.
TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
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Pipe Clamp
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe
Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve
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Clamp
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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
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ROUTE THE TUBING
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE (Cont.)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS