Heavy Duty Water Filtration System — GXWH30C (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 System. Using
a qualified installer is recommended.
Be sure the water supply conforms with the Specifications
guidelines . If the water supply conditions are unknown,
contact your municipal water company.
This Heavy Duty Filtration System 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 Filtration System.
Use the Heavy Duty 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 ° F. max).
Protect the Heavy Duty Filtration System and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
Your Heavy Duty Filtration System will withstand up to 125 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 FOR INSTALLATION
2 adjustable wrenches
Pipe cutter or hack saw
File
Teflon tape
Emery paper
Screwdriver
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Sump wrench – part # WX5X3002
Mounting brackets – part # HDBRKT
Optional accessories are available at extra cost (Visa, MasterCard
or Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
GE SmartWater
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
Part No. 251B6021P002-2
For Use and Care questions call: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
™
WARNING:
Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system.
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 Filtration System must
be between the minimum of 40°F. and the maximum
of 100°F. See the Specification guidelines .
Do not install the Heavy Duty Filtration System using
copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering
process will damage the unit.
WARNING:
Discard all unused parts and packaging
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.
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
Filter housing and head
Product literature
" copper tube fittings
3
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4
Grounding clamps and wire
Pub. No. 49-50048-2 145287
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