Heartland 311500L User Guide
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Use & Care Guide
Materials Needed
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1/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing.
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Shut-off valve (requires a 1/4" hole to be drilled
into water supply line before valve attachment).
into water supply line before valve attachment).
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Adjustable wrench • 1/4" hex nut driver.
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In-line water filter must be installed in an
accessible location to prevent damage to
refrigerator’s water solenoid.
accessible location to prevent damage to
refrigerator’s water solenoid.
Note:
• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
• Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of service loop.
1. Create service loop with copper
tubing (minimum 2’ diameter)
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing
when bending it into a service
loop.
Avoid kinks in the copper tubing
when bending it into a service
loop.
2. Remove plastic cap
from water valve inlet
port.
port.
3. Place brass nut (A) and
sleeve (B) on copper
tube end as illustrated.
Reminder: Do not use an old
sleeve.
tube end as illustrated.
Reminder: Do not use an old
sleeve.
4. Place end of copper tubing
into water valve inlet port.
Shape tubing slightly. Do not kink – so
that tubing feeds straight into inlet
port.
Shape tubing slightly. Do not kink – so
that tubing feeds straight into inlet
port.
5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw
nut into inlet port. Tighten nut with
wrench.
wrench.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross
threading may occur.
threading may occur.
6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (C) and
turn on water supply. Check for
leaks and correct if necessary.
Continue to observe the water
supply connection for two to three
hours prior to moving the refrigerator
to its permanent location.
with water tubing clamp (C) and
turn on water supply. Check for
leaks and correct if necessary.
Continue to observe the water
supply connection for two to three
hours prior to moving the refrigerator
to its permanent location.
7. Monitor water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.
2 diameter
minimum
A
B
C
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before installing ice maker.
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Do not attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
understood or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
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Observe all local codes and ordinances.
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Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in Use & Care Guide or published
user-repair instructions.
recommended in Use & Care Guide or published
user-repair instructions.
•
Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing
ice maker.
ice maker.
•
Water damage due to an improper water
connection may cause mould/mildew growth
Clean up spills or leakage immediately.
connection may cause mould/mildew growth
Clean up spills or leakage immediately.
C A U TIO N
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the
following:
follow basic precautions, including the
following:
•
Consult a plumber to connect 1/4” O.D. copper
tubing to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
tubing to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
•
Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds
per square inch if there is not a water filter.
35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds
per square inch if there is not a water filter.
•
Do not use a self-piercing, or 3/16" saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow and can become clogged
over time; and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
Both reduce water flow and can become clogged
over time; and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
•
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not overtighten.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not overtighten.
•
Wait 2-3 hours before placing refrigerator into
final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
•
Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is
smooth, cut square and free from defects. Do
not reuse an old sleeve.
smooth, cut square and free from defects. Do
not reuse an old sleeve.
Note: Some reverse osmosis home water systems cause
low water pressure. Low water pressure can effect the
water and ice dispensing system. Service problems related
to the home’s reverse osmosis system are not covered by
the warranty
low water pressure. Low water pressure can effect the
water and ice dispensing system. Service problems related
to the home’s reverse osmosis system are not covered by
the warranty
Connecting the Water Supply
36” Models only
WA R N IN G