Installation guide
05/2007 15 www.U-LineService.com
CLR2160/CLRCO2175 Ice Makers
CAUTION
Plumbing installation must observe all state and local 
codes. All water and drain connections MUST BE made by 
a licensed/qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow 
recommendations and instructions may result in damage 
and/or harm.
Water Supply Connection
When connecting the water supply, follow these 
guidelines:
• Review the local plumbing codes before you install the 
unit.
• Connect to the cold water supply.
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi.
• The water line MUST have a shut-off valve in the 1/4” 
O.D. supply line.
• Leave approximately 8’ of water line to be coiled 
behind the appliance (see Figure 35). The water line 
should be looped into 2 coils. This will allow the unit to 
be removed for cleaning and servicing. However, make 
certain that the tubing is not pinched or damaged 
during installation.
Note: 
U-Line requires the use of copper tubing for 
installation.
 Do not use any plastic water supply line because 
the line is under pressure at all times. Plastic may crack or 
rupture with age and cause water damage to your home.
To connect to water supply:
1. Locate the desired cold water supply location. Attach a 
1/4” copper line to this location and route the tubing 
to the appliance. Leave approximately 8’ of water line 
to be coiled behind the appliance. The water line 
should be looped into 2 coils. This will allow the line to 
flex when removing the unit for cleaning and servicing 
(see Figure 35).
2. Locate the U-Line supplied garden hose fitting. Ensure 
the end of the copper tubing has been cut straight and 
free of burrs. Slide the compression nut and ferrule 
onto the copper tubing as shown (see 
Figure 36
). Push 
the assembly completely into the the garden hose 
fitting and tighten using the two wrenches. Wait to 
connect this assembly to the appliance until the drain 
connection is ready.
Drain Connection
IMPORTANT
Drain can NOT be located directly below unit. Unit has a 
solid base that will not allow unit to drain below itself.
The CLR2160 or CLRCO2175 can be installed using a 
Gravity Drain, a Factory-Installed Drain Pump (U-Line P60) 
or a Locally-Installed (U-Line P60) Drain Pump. Drain lines 
must have a 5/8” inside diameter. The floor drain must be 
large enough to accommodate drainage from all attached 
drains.
Note: We strongly recommend the use of the U-Line 
CLRDRAINKIT for both gravity & pump installations. A 
complete drain kit containing all the items needed to 
connect your unit are available from your dealer. Order 
Part No. U-CLRDRAINKIT. 
Note: Longer drain connections may require additional 
drain hose lengths. Additional drain line can be purchased 
from your dealer or directly from McMaster-Carr. 
(McMaster-Carr # 52375K35)
Follow these guidelines when installing drain lines to 
prevent water from flowing back into the ice maker 
storage bin and/or potentially flowing onto the floor, 
causing water damage:
Gravity Drain
A Gravity Drain may be used if:
• Drain line has at least a 1-inch drop per 48 inches of 
run (1/4 inch per foot).
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Figure 35
9/16" Wrench
1/4" Copper Water
Supply Line
7/16" Wrench
From Water Supply
to Ice Maker
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Figure 36










