GE SmartWater GXWH30C Installation Instructions Manual

Heavy Duty Water Filtration System—GXWH30C (filters not included)
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Check with your state and local public works department
for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these
guidelines as you install the Heavy Duty Water Filtration
System. Using a qualified installer is recommended.
I Be sure the water supply conforms with the Performance
Data. If the water supply conditions are unknown, contact
your municipal water company.
This Heavy Duty Water Filtration System must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
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Check with your local public works department for plumbing
codes. You must follow their guides as you install the
Heavy Duty Water Filtration System.
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Use the Heavy Duty Water Filtration System on a potable,
safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter
cartridge will not purify water or make unsafe water safe
to drink. DO NOT use on HOT water (100
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Protect the Heavy Duty Water Filtration System and piping
from freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
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Your Heavy Duty Water Filtration System will withstand up to
100 psi water pressure. If your house water supply pressure
is higher than 100 psi during the day (it may reach higher
levels at night), install a pressure reducing valve before the
system is installed.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION
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2 Adjustable wrenches
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Pipe cutter or hacksaw
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File
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Emery paper
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Screwdriver
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Additional installation parts may be required:
• 2 fittings to connect household plumbing to 1" female
NPT threads on filter housing. Installation Kit available
to connect to 3/4" copper plumbing:
– GE Part/Retail Part (HDKIT)
(Not performance tested or certified by NSF.)
• UL Approved grounding clamps and 6-gauge copper
grounding wire—Installation Kit available:
– GE Part/Retail Part (HDKIT)
(Not performance tested or certified by NSF.)
GE SmartWater

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
WARNING:
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
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It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be
placed directly upstream of your household filter.
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Do not install on HOT WATER. The temperature of the
water supply to the Heavy Duty Water Filtration System
must be between the minimum of 40°F. and the maximum
of 100°F. See the Performance Data section.
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Do not install the Heavy Duty Water Filtration System using
copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process
will damage the unit.
WARNING:
packaging material after installation. Small parts
remaining after installation could be a choke hazard.
I Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it
will be exposed to sunlight.
• Mounting Bracket (HDBRKT)
• Teflon Tape
• Sump Wrench
– Retail Part (HDWRNCH)
– GE Parts (WX5X3002)
Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards
accepted) by visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com or from
Parts and Accessories, call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.663.6060 (Canada).
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
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Filter housing and head
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Product literature
GXWH30C is Tested and Certified by NSF International
against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 with Cartridge FXHTC
for the reduction of Chlorine: Taste and Odor.
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(03-02 JR)
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Do not use with water that is
Discard all unused parts and