GE PXRQ400T Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 10

Installation Instructions
REVERSE OSMOSIS DRAIN ADAPTER (for under sink installation)
INTRODUCTION
A suitable drain point is needed for the drain water
from the Reverse Osmosis system. Options are:
install the included drain adapter onto the sink's
drain pipe above the P-trap. This is normally used
for under sink installations.
Double Basin Sink
Garbage
Disposal
from a garbage disposal.
drain tube from the RO system directly to an
open drain. This is often used for remote location
installations.
NOTE: An incorrectly connected drain point can
cause water to leak from the faucet's air gap.
NOTE:
installation to use. Either drain installation type, if
permitted by code, may be used in under sink or
remote location installations. Consult a plumber if you
are not familiar with plumbing procedures.
INSTALL DRAIN ADAPTER
The drain adapter included with the RO system is
pipe. In the following procedure, install the drain
comply with local plumbing codes.
NOTE:
drain pipe under the sink for corrosion, and replace if
necessary, before continuing with installation.
1. Test fit the two halves of the drain adapter onto the
toward the direction of the RO faucet.
NOTE:
Reverse Osmosis faucet will run straight to the
adapter, with no dips, loops, or kinks.
Single Basin
Sink
Drain Drain
Adapter Adapter
P–Trap
P–Trap
INSTALL DRAIN ADAPTER (cont.)
mark the pipe where a 3/8" hole will be drilled, and
remove the drain adapter from the pipe.
NOTE:
fitting, as this could damage the o-ring.
Nuts
Drain
Adapter
Halves
4. Clean the sink tailpiece to assure a leak-tight fit.
5. Place the halves of the drain fitting back onto the
on the hole you drilled.
not overtighten.
this time. It is done after the RO faucet is installed.
RO
Faucet
Drain Adapter
P–Trap
Sink Drain Pipe
3/8" Hole - Do not drill
through Q.C. Fitting
Gasket
3/8" Quick
Connect
Fitting
Screws
P-Trap
49-6000289 Rev. 2