GE GXWH40L Instructions D'installation

Heavy Duty Water Filtration Unit—GXWH40L (filters not included)
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 Housing. Using a
qualified installer is recommended.
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 Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes.
You must follow their guides as you install the Heavy Duty Water
Filtration Housing.
Use the Heavy Duty Water Filtration Housing 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 ° F max).
Protect the Heavy Duty Water Filtration Housing and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.
Your Heavy Duty Water Filtration Housing 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 housing is installed.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION
2 Adjustable wrenches
Pipe cutter
Ruler or tape measure
Cordless drill
File
Emery paper
Screwdriver
Additional installation parts may be required:
• 2 fittings to connect household plumbing to 1" female NPTF
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.)
• Teflon Tape
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
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WARNING:
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the housing.
It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be placed
directly upstream of your household filter.
Do not install on HOT WATER . The temperature of the water
supply to the Heavy Duty Water Filtration Housing must be
between the minimum of 40°F. and the maximum of 100°F.
See the Performance Data section.
Do not install the Heavy Duty Water Filtration Housing using
copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process
will damage the unit.
WARNING:
material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation
could be a choke hazard.
Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it will be
exposed to sunlight.
Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards
accepted) by visiting our Website at ge.com or from Parts and Accessories,
call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.663.6060 (Canada).
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
Filter housing and head
Product literature
Canister wrench
Timer and batteries
Mounting bracket
4 Hex-head screws and 4 Hex washer-head screws
GXWH40L is Tested and Certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 with cartridge FXHTC
for the reduction of Chlorine, Taste and Odor.
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Do not use with water that is
Discard all unused parts and packaging