Connect Tubes - GE GXRQ18NBN Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
HOW TO CONNECT TUBES
The Reverse Osmosis system includes push-in
fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the
following instructions before connecting the tubes
in the next step. Failure to follow these
instructions may lead to future leaks.
CUT TUBES TO LENGTH
1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of
tubing. Always cut the tubing end square and
smooth, with no nicks or rough spots.
Push-in Fitting
Tube
NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow the RO
assembly to be moved for servicing.
2. Inspect the tube up to 1" from the end to be sure
there are no nicks, scratches or other rough
spots. If needed, cut the tubing again.

CONNECT TUBES

1. Push tubing through collet, until it engages the
o-ring. Continue pushing until the tube bottoms
out against the back of the fitting. Do not stop
pushing when the tube engages the o-ring.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to
future leaks. When a 1/4" tube is fully engaged,
11/16" of the tube has entered the fitting. When
a 3/8" tube is fully engaged, 3/4" of the tube has
entered the fitting. Mark tube with a piece of
tape or marker.
MAKE TUBING CONNECTIONS
YELLOW TUBE
from Reverse Osmosis assembly to
storage tank
1. Locate the 3/8" yellow tube and cut one end
square. See above.
2. Insert all the way into the yellow collet fitting on
the Reverse Osmosis assembly.
3. Route the other end of this tube to the fitting on
top of the storage tank.
4. Cut tube square and to length.
5. Do not connect at this time. This will occur in
the sanitizing step.
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2. If additional tubing is required, see parts list at
the end of this manual.
Collet
Tube Partially Engaged
Collet
Tube Fully Engaged
TO DISCONNECT TUBES (If necessary)
1. Push the collet inward with a finger tip.
Collet (depress to
remove tubing)
Tubing
2. Continue holding collet inward while pulling the
tubing out.
GREEN TUBE
from cold water supply pipe to
Reverse Osmosis assembly
1. Locate the 1/4" green tube and cut one end
square.
2. Connect to cold water supply fitting. See "Feed
Water Supply" illustrations on page 11.
3. Route the other end of this tube to the green
collet fitting on the Reverse Osmosis assembly.
4. Cut tube square and to length.
5. Insert all the way into the fitting.
6. Pull on the tube to be sure it is held firmly in the
fitting.
O-Ring
O-Ring