Step-By-Step Instructions - GE GNSF48A01 Installation And Owner's Manual

Step-by-step installation instructions.
Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house
water pipes. Open both hot and cold faucets.
Install bypass valve:
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• Remove plastic shipping plug and retainer from valve outlet.
Turbine
NOTE: Be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place, in the
valve outlet.
• Push the bypass valve (lubricate o-ring seals with silicone grease)
into both ports of the valve as shown in Fig. 3.
IMPORTANT:
• Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place, as shown in Fig. 3. Be sure
they snap into place. Pull on the bypass valve to make sure it is
held securely in place.
Move the softener assembly into installation position:
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CAUTION:
• Secure the resin tank to a stable structure so as to prevent it from
falling over.
• Locate the brine tank directly next to the resin tank.
• Be sure the installation surface is level and smooth. Sharp objects
under the brine tank may puncture it. If needed, place the brine tank
on a section of 3/4" thick (minimum) plywood. Then, place shims under
the plywood as needed to level the softener.
• Connect the black brine valve tube to the venturi assembly on
the valve.
Plumb IN and OUT pipes to and from softener:
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CAUTION: Observe all of the following cautions as you connect inlet and outlet plumbing.
• Be sure incoming hard water supply is directed to the softener valve inlet port. If house water flow is from
the left, use a plumbing cross-over as shown in Fig. 1.
• Do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the bypass valve. Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
• Support inlet and outlet plumbing in some manner (use pipe hangers) to keep the weight off of the valve
fittings.
Install the brine tank overflow fittings and hose:
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• Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4" diameter hole in the brine tank sidewall as shown in Fig. 4.
• Push the end of the hose adapter into the grommet as shown in Fig. 4.
• Attach a length of 3/8" or 7/16" I.D hose to the hose adapter. Use a hose clamp to hold it in place.
• Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point. DO NOT ELEVATE this hose higher than the hose adapter
on the brine tank. DO NOT TEE this hose to the valve drain hose.
NOTE: This drain is for safety only. If the cabinet (brine tank) should over-fill with water, the excess is carried to
the drain.
Valve outlet
Turbine support and shaft
Fig. 3.
Fig. 4
Grommet
Overflow drain hose
Clips
Hose
adapter
Hose
clamp
To sewer drain
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