GE GXWH04F Installation Instructions Manual

Household Water Filtration Housing* — GXWH04F and GXWH20S
■ Check with your state and local public works department
for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these
guidelines as you install the Household Water Filtration
Housing. Using a qualified installer is recommended.
■ Be sure the water supply conforms with the Specifications
Guidelines . If the water supply conditions are unknown,
contact your municipal water company.
This Household Water Filtration Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
■ Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes.
You must follow their guides as you install the Household Water
Filtration Housing.
■ Use the Household Water Filtration Housing on a potable, safe-to-
drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridge will not
purify water or make unsafe water safe to drink. DO NOT use on
HOT water (100˚F max).
■ Protect the Household Water Filtration Housing and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.
■ Your Household Water Filtration Housing will withstand up to 125 psi
water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than
100 psi during the day (it may reach higher levels at night), install
a pressure-reducing valve before the housing is installed.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION
■ 2 wrenches: 1 " and 1
1 ⁄
8
■ Pipe cutter
■ Ruler or tape measure
■ Cordless drill and a 3/16" drill bit
(optional)
■ File
■ Emery paper
■ Screwdriver
The FXUSC (Rev. 2) filter is tested and
certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials
requirement only.
COMPONENT
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GE SmartWater
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
■ (2) " compression adapters with
3 ⁄
4
ferrule and nut (compatible to home
"
1 ⁄
plumbing)
4
■ UL-approved grounding clamps and
6-gauge grounding wire
■ Teflon tape
■ If unit is to be installed on plastic,
PVC or galvanized plumbing, separate
hardware must be purchased.
This GXWH04F is tested and certified by
NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 42 for materials and structural
integrity requirements only.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
™
WARNING:
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system.
■ It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be placed
directly upstream of your household filter.
■ Do not install on HOT WATER . The temperature of the water
supply to the Household Filtration Housing must be between the
minimum of 40°F and the maximum of 100°F. See the
Specification Guidelines .
■ Do not install the Household Water Filtration Housing using
copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process
will damage the unit. If making a soldered copper installation,
do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the housing.
Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
WARNING:
material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation
could be a choke hazard.
■ Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it will be
exposed to sunlight.
COMPONENT
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04-09 JR
GEAppliances.com
800-683-8353
support@fridgefilters.com
Do not use with water that is
Discard all unused parts and packaging
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
■ Filter housing and head
■ Product literature
■ Sediment filter FXUSC (Rev. 2)
(for GXWH20S only)
■ Canister wrench
■ Mounting bracket with (2) screws
■ Timer and batteries
The GXWH20S system using FXUSC (Rev. 2)
filter is tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42
for reduction of particulate Class V.
The GXWH20S has been tested and
Certified by WQA according to CSA B483.1.
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