GE GXRM10RBL Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation page 6

WATER SUPPLY
Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold water supply fitting. For new home
installation using standard plumbing fittings, see first two illustrations below. A typical installation for existing homes
using the saddle valve is shown in the third illustration below.
WATER SUPPLY
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the cold water supply.
2. Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting
on the cold water pipe to adapt 3/8" OD tubing.
A typical connection is shown in the illustrations
below (parts not included). Make sure a water
supply valve is used.
Typical location
Preferred water supply connection (using
compression fitting)
Cold
water
pipe
3/8
Installation Instructions
Cold
water
Water supply valve
(not included)
Insert (not included)
Ferrule
"
Tubing to inlet
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION
(Where codes permit)
*For 1/4" OD or larger metal tubing only.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require
installation by a licensed plumber and do not
permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation,
use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
1. Turn off the cold water supply and attach
saddle valve as shown in illustration below.
DANGER:
serious injury or fatal shock, use a battery-
powered hand drill only to make the hole.
DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC DRILL.
2. Close the water supply valve by turning the
handle clockwise.
3. Open the main water supply valve and several
house faucets to purge air from the system.
Close faucets when water runs smoothly.
Some threads
should be visible
Rubber gasket
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
*For 1/4" OD or larger metal tubing only.
Nut (2)—not
required if holes
in clamp are
threaded
Clamp Z
Washer
Tubing adapter
Compression nut
6
To protect yourself from
Snug valve into bracket
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Pre-drill
1/4" hole
Seal—make sure the seal
is in place
Clamp X
Valve
Handle
Use to connect the tubing