GE GXSL03C - Manual (Page 6)

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Installation Instructions.
Feed Water Supply
Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan; then install a cold
feed 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 third illustration below.
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
Turn off the cold water supply.
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe
to adapt 3 ⁄ 8
″ OD tubing. A typical connection is shown in illustrations
at right (parts not included). Make sure a water supply valve is used.
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1
B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION Where codes permit
*For 1/2" 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.
Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as shown in
illustration at right.
DANGER:
To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock,
use a battery-powered hand drill only to make the hole.
DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC DRILL.
Close the water supply valve by turning the handle clockwise.
Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to
purge air from the system. Close faucets when water runs smoothly. 3
2
1
Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
Predrill
1⁄4
″ hole
Seal – make sure the
seal is in place
Clamp X
Nut (2) – not
required if holes in
clamp are threaded
Valve
Handle
Tubing adapter
Tubing insert
Compression nut

Clamp Z
Preferred water supply connection
(using compression fitting)
Insert (not included)
Cold
water
pipe
3⁄8 ″ tubing to inlet
Ferrule
Water supply valve
Typical location
Cold
water
Use to connect the tubing
Some threads
should be visible
Rubber gasket
Snug valve into
bracket. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.