U-Line SS-98 Manual De Usuario
U-Line Other Requirements
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CAUTION
Plumbing installation must observe all state and local
codes. All water and drain connections MUST BE made by
a licensed/qualified plumbing contractor. Failure to follow
recommendations and instructions may result in damage
and/or harm.
Water Supply Connection
When connecting the water supply, follow these guidelines:
• Review the local plumbing codes before you install the unit.
• Connect to the cold water supply.
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi.
• The water line MUST have a shut-off valve in the 1/4” O.D.
• Connect to the cold water supply.
• The water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi.
• The water line MUST have a shut-off valve in the 1/4” O.D.
supply line.
• Leave approximately 8’ of water line to be coiled behind the
appliance. The water line should be looped into 2 coils. This
will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and servicing.
However, make certain that the tubing is not pinched or
damaged during installation.
will allow the unit to be removed for cleaning and servicing.
However, make certain that the tubing is not pinched or
damaged during installation.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
U-Line requires the use of copper tubing for installation.
Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line is under
pressure at all times. Plastic may crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
Do not use any plastic water supply line. The line is under
pressure at all times. Plastic may crack or rupture with
age and cause water damage to your home.
1. For units with front mounted water solenoids you must
remove the grille
1. Install the 1/4 inch OD copper water line to the main water
source.
2. Locate the compression fitting and
ferrule packed with the unit. Slide the
compression fitting and ferrule over the
1/4-inch OD water supply line. Do not
use thread sealing compound or tape.
Using two wrenches, tighten the
compression fitting on the supply line.
compression fitting and ferrule over the
1/4-inch OD water supply line. Do not
use thread sealing compound or tape.
Using two wrenches, tighten the
compression fitting on the supply line.
3. Carefully bend the water supply line into position and connect
the line to the solenoid valve. Avoid kinking the water supply
line.
line.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
For units with front mounted water solenoids, route the
water supply line through the unit so it does not come
into contact with any internal components other than the
solenoid valve. Normal operation creates some vibration.
A water supply line contacting an internal component or
cabinet wall can cause excessive noise during operation or
damage to the line.
water supply line through the unit so it does not come
into contact with any internal components other than the
solenoid valve. Normal operation creates some vibration.
A water supply line contacting an internal component or
cabinet wall can cause excessive noise during operation or
damage to the line.
4. For recessed installations, allow extra water supply line length to
provide slack for easy removal from the recessed area. This will
also safeguard against kinking the line.
also safeguard against kinking the line.
11 Plumbing
Water Line
Front Mount
Water
Connection
Rear Mount