GE SmartWater GXWH01C Instrucciones De Instalación

Household Water Filtration System — GXWH01C and GXWH08C
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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 Household Water Filtration System. Using
a qualified installer is recommended.
I Be sure the water supply conforms with the Specifications
Guidelines. If the water supply conditions are unknown,
contact your municipal water company.
This Household 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 Household Water Filtration System.
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Use the Household 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˚F max).
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Protect the Household Water Filtration System and piping
from freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
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Your Household Water 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 AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION
" and 1
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1 1
2 wrenches: 1 ⁄
8
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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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For GXWH01C model, additional installation parts may
be required:
" compression adapters with brass ferrule and
• (2) 3 ⁄
4
nut for installation on copper plumbing –
Installation Kit available:
– Retail Part (WHKIT)
– GE Parts (WS35X10023)
• UL-approved grounding clamps and 8-gauge copper
grounding wire–Installation Kit available:
– Retail Part (WHKIT)
– GE Parts (WS35X10023)
• Teflon ® Tape
• Sump Wrench
– Retail Part (UCWRNCH)
– GE Parts (WX5X140)
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
GE SmartWater
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
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WARNING:
Do not use with water that is
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 Household Filtration System must
be between the minimum of 40°F and the maximum
of 100°F. See the Specification Guidelines.
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Do not install the Household Water 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.
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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 www.GEAppliances.com
or from Parts and Accessories 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or
800.663.6060 (Canada).
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If unit is to be installed on plastic, PVC, or galvanized
plumbing, separate hardware must be purchased.
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
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Filter housing and head
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Product literature
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Sediment filter (for GXWH08C)
" brass compression adapters with nut
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(2) 3 ⁄
4
and ferrule (for GXWH08C)
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Teflon ® tape (for GXWH08C)
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Sump wrench (for GXWH08C)
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Grounding clamps and wire (for GXWH08C)
GXWH01C
System is Tested and Certified by NSF
International against ANSI/NSF Standard
42 for nominal Particulate Reduction
Class III.
49-50043-3
10-01 JR
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GXWH08C
System is Tested and Certified by NSF
International against ANSI/NSF Standard
42 for nominal Particulate Reduction
Class III.