Installation Instructions; Water Supply - GE GXSV65R Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING
Read entire manual. Failure to
follow all guides and rules could cause personal
injury or property damage.
Check with your local public works department
for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides
as you install the Water Filtration system.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
Phillips screwdriver
Two (2) adjustable wrenches
as required) if mounting hole is needed for
faucet
Tape measure
If your main water line is a rigid pipe, you will
require a compression fitting and possibly
other plumbing hardware to complete the
installation.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the sink
or countertop, consult a qualified plumber or
installer for drilling procedures. Special drill bits
may be needed for stone, porcelain or stainless
steel.
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH THE
PRODUCT
Water filter system assembly, including mounting
screws
Feed water adapter
Faucet assembly with electronic base monitor
and tubing
49-50323
Faucet Mount Filtration System
GXSV65R
COLD WATER SUPPLY FITTING
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
(Utilizing existing kitchen sink water supply valve
and flexible faucet tubing)
A typical connection using the included water supply
fitting is shown in the illustration below.
1. Close the water shut-off valve that is immediately
in front of the supply tube and open the faucets to
drain water from the sink cold water pipe.
2. Remove the nut that connects the cold water faucet
to the supply tube. Some water may spill out.
NOTES:
Be sure to turn off the water supply and open
a faucet to drain the pipe.
Make sure the gasket is installed in the water
supply fitting.
Cold Water
Faucet
Stud
Cold
Water Pipe
water faucet. Be sure the gasket, as shown, is
in place before final assembly. Finish tightening
with an adjustable wrench. Be careful not to
overtighten or cross-thread, as damage to the
threads can occur.
connection is not against a wall that causes the
supply tubing connection to bend. A quarter
turn to tighten or loosen the adapter may be
necessary to avoid this.
4. Reconnect faucet tubing line to the fitting.
5. Install tubing. (See Installing the Tubing section.)
Gasket

Water Supply

Fitting
Cold Water Shutoff
Water Filter Inlet
Fig. 1
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