GE SmartWater GXWH01C Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Select Location
Select a location for the filter that is:
protected from freezing.
not exposed to direct sunlight.
Install Fittings
The fittings supplied with the filter (on some models) are for
" copper tubing only. If the unit is to be installed on
use with ⁄
3
4
any other type of tubing (plastic, PVC, galvanized), separate
hardware must be purchased.
Apply about 6" of Teflon tape, in a clockwise direction, to the
pipe threads (course) of each adapter. DO NOT use joint
compound on any parts.
Cut Water Line
Turn off water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain
1
water out of pipes.
Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both compression
2
fittings and set aside. Using a tape measure or ruler,
measure the distance "D" as shown.
NOTE: It is recommended that the shut-off valve be placed
before and after the filter as shown in the Installation
Overview illustration.
Select the location for the filter. Mark the distance "D"
on the pipe.
Attach Fittings to Water Line
Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.
1
Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.
2
Installing the Unit
Align filter assembly with pipe ends making certain that
1
the incoming water supply is going into the filter opening
marked "IN" . It may be necessary to spread the pipe ends
apart to install filter assembly.
" wrench to hold the adapter in place, use a 1
Using a 1 ⁄
1
2
8
wrench to tighten the nut. Repeat process for other fittings.
If necessary, support the water pipe on either side of the
3
filter unit.
Final Check
Slowly turn on water supply.
1
Check entire system for leaks.
2
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
⁄
1
It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides
of the filter.
Assemble a fitting to the inlet and outlet of the head. Start
each fitting by hand to make sure they don't cross thread.
" wrench firmly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. About one to
Use a 1 ⁄
1
8
two thread(s) should remain visible.
Teflon tape
Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw, cut pipe. Sand (file) cut
3
ends of pipe to assure that they are square and smooth.
GXWH01C
D
brass ferrule
nut
Installing the Ground Wire
IMPORTANT: The house cold water pipe is often used to ground
electrical outlets in the home. Grounding protects you from
electrical shock. The water filter housing may have broken this
ground. To restore copper, buy and install a #6 copper wire
across the filter, tightly clamped at both ends as shown here.
"
4
Install clamps to copper pipe on both sides of the unit
1
(as shown).
Securely attach each end of the grounding wire to the pipe
2
with the clamps.
If leaking, shut off water pressure and tighten or reseal
3
fittings.
Open any downstream faucet and allow filter system to
4
flush for 5 minutes.
3
GXWH08C
Measure to shoulder
of fittings. Copper
pipe butts against
this shoulder.
D
brass ferrule
nut
ground wire
clamp
D