Kenmore 625.38454 - Manual (Page 5)

step 1 - Install Cold Water Supply Fitting
Check and comply with local plumbing codes.
Install a cold water supply fitting. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the water filter 1/4" tubing. If
additional tubing is required, see parts list at the end of this manual. A typical connection using the included water
supply fitting is shown in Figure 2-A. An optional connection using standard plumbing fittings (not included) is
shown in Figure 2-B. In Massachusetts, plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to. Consult with a
licensed plumber
A. WATER SUPPLY FITTING (included)
1. Shut off the water supply and open faucets to drain
water from the sink cold water pipe.
2. Loosen nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold
water plumbing.
3. Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect
nut to bottom of fitting. Be sure to use a light coating
of pipe joint compound or Teflon tape (included) on
outside threads. Care should be taken to prevent
cross-threading the plastic fitting.
B. OPTIONAL PIPE FITTINGS
(compression type shown)
1. Shut off the water supply and open faucets to drain
water from the sink cold water pipe.
2. Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on
the cold water pipe to adapt 1/4" OD tubing. A typical
connection is shown in Figure 2-B. If threaded fittings
are used, be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon
tape on outside threads.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
USING INCLUDED WATER SUPPLY FITTING WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION
USING COMPRESSION TYPE FITTING
shutoff valve
Figure 2-A Figure 2-B
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