Commissioning - Vertical - GE Homespring Operation Manual

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Ensure that the O-ring is seated at the lip of the external
prefilter housing. Screw the external prefilter housing into the
external prefilter head. Tighten the connection with the
housing wrench.
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The plumbing must be compatible with the inlet and
outlet ports of the external prefilter.
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Install the mini ball valve with plug at the bottom of the
external prefilter housing.
When external prefilter housing needs to be removed for
servicing (e.g. to change the filter cartridge), close the inlet
valve and depressurize the external prefilter by draining the
water inside. To drain the water inside, open the mini ball valve
at the bottom of the external prefilter housing. Depress the
red button on the external filter head to speed up draining. A
length of 1/4" tubing can be inserted into the port of the mini
ball valve to direct water into a drain or a large pail.
NOTE: Before installing or replacing the external prefilter
housing on the external prefilter head, inspect the O-ring to
ensure that it is clean and in good condition. Lubricate the
O-ring sparingly with DOW CORNING 111 silicone lubricant.
WARNING:
applications, failure to install and/or properly maintain
the external prefilter cartridge may cause premature
fouling of the system and therefore, shorten the
system's life or damage the system membrane, causing
personal injury and/or death.
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In surface water
D. commissioning - vertical
WARNING:
with water at all times once commissioned. Failure
to do so may cause the system to dry and become
damaged, resulting in personal injury, illness, and/or
death.
Do not turn on any hot water taps when flushing the
system during commissioning or maintenance. If
hot water is used, high levels of factory preservative,
chlorine, or MC1 cleaning agent may enter the hot
water tank and may cause personal injury, illness, and/
or death.
Disposable protective gloves must be worn during
commissioning of the system to protect your hands. At
the end of the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly
with soap and water. Do not reuse gloves. Dispose of
gloves in the garbage.
Filling and Flushing
WARNING:
properly tightened and/or the O-ring is not clean,
system leaks may occur. Leaks may cause personal
injury or property damage. Take care not to cross-
thread the system cap during cap installation. Apply
DOW CORNING 111 silicone to O-ring and threads. Spin
system cap by hand until it stops. Then tighten with
supplied wrench 1/2 turn. If cap leaks, turn off water
and turn additional 1/4 turn. Make sure vent valve is
always open 1-1/2 turns to allow trapped air to escape
freely.
When the internal prefilter is removed, ensure the
thimble filter remains in place, seated in the spigot of
the prefilter cavity. Removal of the thimble filter may
permit damage to the system membrane, which may
lead to illness or death.
The system must be filled
If the system cap is not