Safety Warnings - GE Homespring Owner's Manual

B. Safety Warnings
It is important to read and understand the following safety
warnings to ensure reliable service from your System.
WARNING:
The System is not intended for the treatment of water
from an obvious contamination source (such as sew-
age or wastewater).
Biofilm and pathogens already present in home piping
lines downstream of the System could migrate into
filtered water unless the piping has been properly
sanitized. All household piping and distribution lines
should be sanitized prior to consuming the filtered
water using proper sanitization procedures (see your
local Health authority). The System owner should verify
the water outlet quality at the outlet sources by having
it tested by an approved or qualified water testing
laboratory prior to consumption.
The System must be commissioned and maintained in
accordance with the Owner's Manual by an Authorized
Service Person. Failure to properly maintain the System
will compromise performance, shorten the life of the
System and may lead to delivery of contaminated
water. Consuming contaminated water could result in
serious injury or possibly death.
WARNING:
The System will be damaged if frozen. The System must
be winterized according to the Winterization Procedure
described in this manual.
The System must be winterized prior to temperatures
falling below 32°F(0°C). Failure to do so may cause the
System to dry, freeze, become damaged, and will void
all warranties. Operating a damaged System may lead
to personal injury, and/or physical damage.
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Winterization
WARNING:
All System Parts and Components must be installed in
accordance with all local building and plumbing codes.
The System must be installed on a cold-water supply
line only. Failure to do so may cause System damage,
leading to personal injury and/or physical damage.
The System has been designed and tested to offer
reliable service, provided it is installed, commissioned,
operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance to
the safety instructions contained in this manual. Failure
to properly maintain the System will compromise
performance and/or result in a failure to control water
quality which may lead to delivery of contaminated
water. Consuming contaminated water could result in
serious injury or possibly death.
To avoid System damage, ensure that a Stainless Steel
Prefilter or Carbon Prefilter is in place during operation
of the System. Failure to do so will void all warranties.
In the absence of either filter, abrasive damage to
the System may occur. A damaged System may
permit contaminated water to enter the household
distribution system causing illness or death. Irreversible
and premature fouling of the System may also occur
resulting in System replacement at the owner's expense.
Do not attempt to remove System
Cap when System is under pressure.
The System must be kept wet at all times after
installation. Do not let the System dry for longer than
12 hours. Failure to do so may damage the System
causing personal injury, physical damage, illness and/
or death and will void all warranties.
Premature fouling of the system is not covered by
the warranty. After the installation of the System if
any noticeable pressure drop occurs, call your local
Homespring Authorized Service Person.
Except in emergencies, do not open the Bypass Valve
(if applicable); Bypassing the System may contaminate
water supply and water supply system.
Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
after performing any servicing procedures on the
System.
Do not plug the Controller transformer in the electrical
receptacle if there is water on the electrical wiring or
on the power supply. Dry off all components first. ONLY
OEM parts supplied by the manufacturer are to be
used when installing or servicing the filtration system
(System). Failure to follow this instruction may result in
System damage, serious personal injury, death and/or
property damage. Use of non-OEM parts will void the
manufacturer's warranty.
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