GE Homespring Owner's Manual page 13

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Remove the System Cap and remove the Prefilter. If the
System is equipped with the Carbon Prefilter, discard the
Carbon Prefilter. If the System is equipped with the Stainless
Steel Prefilter, clean and set aside the Stainless Steel Prefilter
temporarily. The Stainless Steel Prefilter can be stored in the
System for the winter in Step 7.
FIGURE 12
6
Fill with approximately 3 US gal (12 litres) of -58°F (-50°C)
propylene glycol based plumbing antifreeze. The UFC 211 and
UF 211 Series models do not have enough internal space to
accomodate 3 gallons of antifreeze initially. Remove the plug
from the Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose and drain some
antifreeze/water mix from the System into an empty container.
Add the remainder of the antifreeze into the Internal Prefilter
cavity. The fluid level in the System must be at least 2" above
the bottom of the Internal Prefilter cavity. Reinstall the plug
into the Outlet Stainless Steel Flex Hose.
FIGURE 13
7
If a Stainless Steel Prefilter has been set aside, place the
Stainless Steel Prefilter in the Prefilter cavity.
8
For all Sytems, replace the System Cap using the Cap
Wrench and check both plugs (drain and outlet) for any leaks.
The System is ready for winter.
Open
Antifreeze level at
least 2" from bottom
of Prefilter cavity.
Spring Start-Up Following Winterization
WARNING:
plumbing antifreeze/ water mix to drain onto the
ground, or into a septic bed, storm sewer or any body
of water. Check the plumbing antifreeze manufacturer's
directions and warnings for more information.
1
Drain antifreeze solution from the System by removing
the outlet plug. Drain into proper containers. Dispose of the
antifreeze solution in accordance with the manufacturer's
directions.
2
Remove drain plug from Drain Solenoid Valve and
reconnect the elbow and piping. Ensure the drain is the same
as the initial set-up.
FIGURE 14
3
Open the Inlet Valve to fill the System with water. Air will
escape through the Air Relief Valve in the System Cap.
FIGURE 15
Do NOT allow the
The local
plumbing code
may require an
air gap to be
installed at the
drain line.
Drain hose must be
anchored down to
the floor or wall and
directed down into the
drain
Inlet Valve
Bypass Valve
Outlet Valve
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