GE GXULQ Installation Instructions Manual page 3

INSTALL FAUCET ADAPTER
3
Install the 3/8" x 1/2" faucet adapter to the faucet
threads.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Option A – Typical Installation
Option B – Optional Installation
If you have copper tubing with a compression
adapter, you will NOT use the 1/2" faucet adapter.
Use a section of tubing, slide the compression
hex nut and 3/8" ferrule (tapered end away from
the compression nut) onto the tubing, and put in
the tubing insert.
INSTALL THE HEAD/BRACKET
4
Using the filter head/bracket as a guide, mark
A
hole locations so that there is 1" between the
center of each screw. Fasten the filter
head/bracket to the wall with the Phillips screws
provided with the unit.
NOTE: Predrill 1/8" holes for easier installation.
B Make sure to leave at least 2-1/2"
from the bottom of the system
to allow for easy replacement
of the filter cartridge.
Install screws only halfway so
C
you can slip the bracket onto the wall during
installation.
NOTE: There are three installation configurations.
Select the appropriate screws for installation: For
Cabinet Side Wall Installations, use 1" screws; For
Drywall into Stud Installations, use 1-1/4" screws;
For Drywall with No Stud Installations, use lag bolts.
CAUTION:
protrude through the wall into adjacent cabinet.
Tighten screws to secure the bracket.
D
Installation Instructions
Faucet Threads
Adapter
Copper tubing
3/8" Compression adapter
Ferrule
Hex nut
Insert
Tubing
2-1/2"
Be sure screw point does not
CUTTING THE TUBING
5
A Determine the length of tubing necessary from
the filter head/bracket to the faucet and from the
water supply line to the filter head/bracket by
holding the tubing in place to ensure it is the
correct length.
NOTE: 6 feet of tubing is supplied. Cut the
tubing into two sections according to your
requirements.
Cut tubing.
B
NOTE: Do not kink tubing.
NOTE: Check the end of the tubing to make sure
there are no cuts, nicks, flat spots or sharp edges.
If any of these are present, cut the end of the
tube with a utility knife.
Measure 3/4" from the end of the tubing
C
provided and mark with a pencil.
CORRECT CUT
INCORRECT CUT
INSTALL TUBING
6
A Push the tubing firmly into the collet on the
faucet adapter fitting until the pencil mark
is pushed next to the collet. (If the tubing
is removed, recut the end, measure, mark
and reinsert.)
Tubing must be fully inserted to avoid leaks.
To remove tubing: Depress and hold the white
collet; pull the tubing out to remove.
White Collet
(DO NOT REMOVE)
Pencil mark line
Insert tubing
B Pull out slightly on the tubing to ensure a good seal.
Press the other end of the tubing into the outlet
C
side of the filter.
3
3/4"
3/4" 3 "
4
Engagement
3/4" (1/4" tubing)