LG LFX31915ST User Manual

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INSTALLATION

ENGLISH

NOTE

Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of
about 10 in. diameter) to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall
after installation.

FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water
pipe with the pipe clamp.

Pipe Clamp

Saddle-Type

Shutoff Valve

Vertical Cold
Water Pipe

NOTE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be
adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and
use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing
washer begins to swell.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clamp or

you may crush the tubing.

ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water
line and the refrigerator.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in
the wall or floor (behind the refrigerator or
adjacent base cabinet) as close to the wall
as possible.

Pipe Clamp

Clamp Screw

Washer

Inlet End

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule
(sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of
the tubing and connect it to the shutoff
valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted
into the valve. Tighten the compression
nut securely.

FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water
supply on and flush out
the tubing 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.

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR

NOTE: Before making the connection

to the refrigerator, be sure that the

refrigerator power cord is not plugged into

the wall outlet.

a. Remove the plastic flexible cap from

the water valve.

b. Place the compression nut and ferrule

(sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as
shown.

c. Insert the end of the copper tubing into

the connection as far as possible. While
holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

Tubing Clamp

¼ in. Tubing

¼ in.
Compression
Nut

Refrigerator
Connection

Ferrule

(sleeve)

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve

Packing Nut

Outlet Valve

Compression
Nut

Ferrule (sleeve)