Safety Information - GE GXSV65R Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when
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using your system follow these basic safety precautions:
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not
allow children under 3 years of age to have access to
small parts during the installation of this product.
To reduce the risk associated with the ingestion
of contaminants, do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage
due to an installer drilling through existing electric
wiring or water pipes in the area of installation, do not
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To reduce the risk of injury when using your system follow these basic safety precautions.
To reduce the risk of physical injury, depressurize system as shown in manual prior to cartridge removal.
NOTICE:
Read and follow Use Instructions before installation and
use of this system.
Installation and use MUST comply with all state and
local plumbing codes.
Do not use on a hot water supply (100°F max.). Install
on a cold water line only.
Protect from freezing, remove filter cartridge when
temperatures are expected to drop below 35° F (1.7° C).
Do not install if water pressure exceeds 125psi (8.8 Kg/
cm ). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.6 Kg/
2
cm ), you must install a pressure limiting valve. Contact
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a plumbing professional if you are uncertain how to
check your water pressure.
Do not install systems in areas where ambient
temperatures may go above 110° F (43.3° C).
The disposable filter cartridge should be replaced every
6 months, at the rated capacity or sooner if a noticeable
reduction in flow rate occurs.
Where a back flow prevention device is installed on a
water system, a device for controlling pressure due to
thermal expansion must be installed.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
install near electric wiring or piping which may be in
path of a drilling tool when selecting the position to
mount the system bracket.
If this device is not maintained and operated as
specified in the owner's manual, there is a risk of
exposure to contaminants. For more information,
visit the manufacturer's internet website at www.
geappliances.com or the California State Water
Resources Control Boards' internet website at www.
waterboards.ca.gov.
Do not install where water hammer conditions may
occur. If water hammer conditions exist you must
install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain how to check for this
condition.
Ensure all tubing and fittings are secure and free of
leaks.
On plastic fittings, never use pipe sealant or pipe
dope. Use PTFE thread tape only as pipe dope may
deteriorate the plastic.
Do not use a torch or other high temperature sources
near system, cartridges, plastic fittings or plastic
plumbing.
Do not install in direct sunlight or outdoors.
Do not install near water pipes which will be in path of
a drilling tool when selecting the position to mount the
bracket.
Mount system in such a position as to prevent it
from being struck by other items used in the area of
installation.
Ensure that the location and fasteners will support the
weight of the system when installed and full of water.
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