Инструкции По Установке для GE GTS18CTH

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•  Copper or GE SmartConnect

 Refrigerator Tubing kit, 

1/4” outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the 

water supply. If using copper, be sure both ends of the 

tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you need: measure 

the distance from the water valve on the back of the 

refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 6’ (1.8 m). 
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coiled into 2 turns of about 10” [25 cm] diameter) to allow 

the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

Recommended copper water supply kits are WX8X2, 

WX8X3 or WX8X4, depending on the amount of tubing 

you need. Approved plastic water supply lines are GE 

SmartConnect

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 Refrigerator Tubing (WX08X10006, 

WX08X10015 and WX08X10025).
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE Reverse 

Osmosis Water System, the only approved installation is 

with a GE RVKit. For other reverse osmosis water systems, 

follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. 
This water line installation is not warranted by the 

refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer. Follow these 

instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive 

water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house 

plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and 
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to correct water hammer before installing the water 

supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up 

the water line to the hot water line.

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water 
line, make sure the ice maker power switch is in the OFF 
position (on power switch models) or operating arm is in 
OFF position.

Do not install the ice maker tubing in areas where 

temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power drill) 

during installation, be sure the device is double insulated 

or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric 

shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local 

plumbing code requirements.

Connect to potable water supply only.

GE SmartConnect

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 Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available 

in the following lengths:
6’

 (1.8 m) – WX08X10006

15’ (4.6 m) – WX08X10015
25’

 (7.6) m) – WX08X10025

Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 6’ (1.8 m) as 

described above.
  NOTE: The only GE approved plastic tubing is that 

cause water damage to your home.
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your dealer or from Parts and Accessories.

•  A cold water supply. The water pressure must be 

between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4–8.1 bar).

•  Power drill.
•  1/2” or adjustable wrench.
•  Straight and Phillips  

•  Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts and  

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valve and the refrigerator water valve.

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•  If you are using a GE SmartConnect

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to the tubing.

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at the end, you will need an adapter (available at 

plumbing supply stores) to connect the water line to the 

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with a tube cutter and then use a compression 
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Refrigerator tubing.

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minimum inside diameter of 5/32” at the point of 

connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type 
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Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve 

complies with your local plumbing codes.