Installing The Water Line - Haier QNE27J Serie Manual Del Usuario

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, WX8X3
or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing you need.
Approved plastic water supply lines are SmartConnect™
Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, WX08X10015 and
WX08X10025).
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse
bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call 877.337.3639.
In Canada call 800.661.1616.
This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator
or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully
to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to
water hammer before installing the water supply line to the
refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the
water line to the hot water line.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill)
during installation, be sure the device is double insulated or
grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock,
or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
code requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Copper or SmartConnect™ Refrigerator
Tubing kit, 1/4" outer diameter to connect
the refrigerator to the water supply. If using
copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are
cut square.
To determine how much tubing you need: measure the
distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator
tubing to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall
after installation.
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the
following lengths:
6' (1.8 m) – WX08X10006
15' (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25' (7.6 m) – WX08X10025
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WARNING
Connect to potable water supply only.
A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker
operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and
120 psi (275-827 kilopascals)
NOTE: The only approved plastic tubing is that supplied in
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits. Do not use any
other plastic water supply line because the line is under
pressure at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or
rupture with age and cause water damage to your home.
dealer or from Parts and Accessories, 877.337.3639 or go to
Haierappliances.com (GEAppliances.ca or 800.661.1616 in
Canada).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between
20 and 120 p.s.i. (138-827 kPa).
• Power drill.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade
screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules
and the refrigerator water valve.
OR
• If you are using a SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kit,
end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing supply
stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR
SmartConnect™ Refrigerator tubing.
valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside
diameter of 5/32" at the point of connection to the COLD
many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a
saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.
ENGLISH
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