Safety Instructions; Important Safety Information - GE GXK285JBL Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

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This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety mes-
sages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". These words are defined as:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your system follow
WARNING
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 of injury when using your system follow these basic safety precautions.
CAUTION
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/cm
install a pressure limiting valve. Contact 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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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.
Where a backflow prevention device is installed on a water
system, a device for controlling pressure due to thermal
expansion must be installed.
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
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system, cartridges, plastic fittings or plastic plumbing.
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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.