Connect the Ice Maker (Optional)
The ice maker maybe assembled to the refrigerators at the factory.
The refrigerator installer must connect a cold water supply line to the solenoid valve at the rear of the refrigerator. The following are
necessary to connect the icemaker:
- 1/4 in. OD copper tubing for the water supply line.
- 1/4 in. OD plastic tubing for the water supply line.
- 1/4 in. shut off valve in the water supply line. This should be easily accessible through the lower intake vent.
Connect the water supply line:
Install a 1/4 in. OD water supply line [43] from the water shut off valve [44] of the vehicle to the solenoid water valve [44] at the rear of
the refrigerator (See Art02491):
A brass compression nut [45], a brass sleeve, a plastic
NOTICE
sleeve [46] , and a brass insert [47] are supplied and
attached to the rear of the refrigerator (See Art01604).
- Put the compression nut and then the sleeve onto the water supply line
[43].
- For copper tubing, use the brass sleeve.
- For plastic tubing, use the plastic sleeve [46].
- For plastic tubing with .040 in. wall thickness, also use the brass insert [47].
- Flush the water supply line until the water is clear.
- Put the tubing into the adapter [48] until it is against the stop of the adapter.
- Tighten the compression nut by hand (hard fi nger tight).
- Using two wrenches, tighten the compression nut 1 ½ to 2 turns.
- Open the water shut off valve of the vehicle.
- Examine the connections for leaks.
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44
48
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46
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ART 02491
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43
Art01604