Installation Instructions; Unpacking And Inspection - GE GXSF18G Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation instructions. GEA,,,,liances cam
A_ CAUTION: Certain plumbing skills are needed for installation. If you are unsure about
any part of the installation of this product, consult a professional plumber.
Unpacking and Inspection
Be sure to check the entire softener for any
shii)ping damage or parts loss. Also note
dmnage to the shii)ping cartons. Contact the
transportation company for all damage and
loss claims. The ii/antlf;iCttli'ei" is not
responsible fl)r damages in transit.
Small parts needed to install the softener are
packaged either in a bag or on a cardboard
sheet. To avoid loss of the small parts, kee I)
them packaged until you are ready to use them.
Be StlYe not to discard components hidden in
packaging.
Important Installation Recommendations
Read entire manual. Failure to follow aft guidelines and rules could cause personal injury or
properly damage.
::Ji:: Before you begin installation, read these
Installation Instructions completely. Then,
obtain all the materials and tools you will
need to make the installation. Failm'e to
properly install the softener voids the
W_I I'I'_l n IV;
Maximmn allowable inlet water pressure is
12,5 psi. If daytime pressm'e is over 80 psi,
nighttime pressm'e may exceed the
inaxilnum. Use a pressure reducing valve
if necessary. (Adding a pressm'e reducing
valve Inav reduce the flow.)
Check local codes. The installati(m must
COIl[OI'Ill 10
thenL
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to.
Consult with your ficensed plumber.
Use only lead-h'ee solder and flux for all
sweat-solder connections, as required bv
state and federal codes.
(_onnect the softener to the main water
SUl)ply pipe before or ahead of the water
heater. DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH
THESOFTENER.
Temi)erature at water
passing through the softener illtlSt be
less than 120°F.
::Ji:: The softener works on 24 volt-60 Hz
electrical power only: Be sure to use the
included transfl)rmer. Be sure the electric
outlet
and transflmner
are in an inside
location to protect ]VI'OII/ ii/oisttlre.
N See Where to Install the Softenersection fi)r
more details.
A WARNING: Do .,it.sewith
w ater
that is microbiologically tmsafe or of
tmknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or alier the system.
The water should be tested periodically
to verifk' that the system is i)erforming
satisla ctorilv.
::Ji:: U se care when handling the softener.
Do not turn upside down, drop, drag
or set on sharp protrusions.
::Ji:: Small parts remaining after the installation
could be a choke hazard. Discard saflqv.