GE GXSF30V Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Installation Requirements.
INLET/OUTLET PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS
Always install either a single bypass valve
(provided),as shown in Figure 4, or, if desired, parts
for a 3 valve bypass system (not included) can be
purchased and assembled, as shown in Figure 5.
Bypass valves allow you to turn off water to the
softener for maintenance if needed, but still have
water in house pipes.
Pipe fittings must be 1/2" minimum.
Use:
IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing
attached to installation adaptors and single
bypass valve. Soldering heat will damage the
adaptors and valve.
SINGLE BYPASS VALVE
WARNING:
A copper or galvanized cold water pipe may be
used to ground electrical outlets in the home.
Failure to maintain this ground path may result
in an electric shock hazard. If the cold water pipe
is used to ground electric outlets, please refer to
Installing the Ground Wire section before cutting
the pipe.
Pull out for "Service"
(Soft water)
Push in for
"Bypass"
Installation
adaptors
Figure 4
3-VALVE BYPASS SYSTEM
For soft water service: Open the inlet and outlet
valves and close the bypass valve.
For bypass hard water: Close the inlet and outlet
valves and open the bypass valve.
3 VALVE BYPASS
Outlet
Valve
From Water
Softener
10
Bypass
Valve
To Water
Softener
Figure 5
Inlet
Valve