LG LRFXC2606S Owners Manual - Page 24
Connecting Water Line to, Refrigerator
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24 INSTALLATION it may already have the required fittings at either end. • If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end, purchase an adapter (available at plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the refrigerator OR cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and use a compression fitting. 2 Flush out the tubing into a bucket. • Flush out the tubing coming from the home water supply until the water is clear. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. NOTE • The hookup line cannot be white, plastic tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link Polyethylene (PEX) tubing. • Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 ft. coiled into three turns of about 10 in. diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. Connecting Water Line to Refrigerator 1 Connect the tubing to the shutoff valve. • Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the copper tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. If you are using PEX, the tubing may already have the required fittings at either end. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. NOTE • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 3 Remove the flexible plastic cap from the water valve on the refrigerator. 4 Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. If you are using a PEX connection kit, it may already have the required fittings. 5 Insert the end of the copper or PEX tubing into the connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting. a Packing Nut b Shutoff Valve c Compression Nut d Ferrule (sleeve) a Tubing Clamp b ¼ in. Tubing c ¼ in. Compression Nut d Ferrule (sleeve) e Refrigerator Connection