GE SmartWater GXWH04F Manual De Instrucciones página 4

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Attach Fittings to Water Line
I-if]Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.
[_--]Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.
Hexnut Hexnut
Installingthe Unit
Z] Align filter assembly with pipe ends, making certain that the
incoming water suppl?_;isgoing into the filter opening marked
"IN'.'It may be necessary to spread the pipe ends apart to
install filter assembly.
[_-] Using a 1N" wrench to hold the fitting in place, use a 1¼"
wrench to tighten the nut. Repeat process for other fittings.
[-_ Hang mounting bracket with unit onto previously installed
screws. Drive two screws to secure unit tightly to the wall if
IXec
essary;
[-_ Install a filter into the housing and tighten canister to seal
(see Filter (;amidge Replacement section).
InstallingtheGroundWire
NOTE: I f your house plumbing is plastic, it would not be used as
a g_ounding path, and tiffs step should be skipped.
IMPORTANT'. A copper or gah'anized cold water pipe is often used
m ground elecuical outlets in the home.
Grounding protects you
from electricalshock. The wamr filmr housing m W have broken
this gaound path. To restore connection, install a 12" long,
6-gauge copper wire across the filtex; and tightly clamp using
UI,-approved 1/2"-1" bronze g_ounding clamps at both ends as
shown. Zinc clamps should not be used on copper plumbing.
For GXWH04F, wire and clamps may be purchased separamly
flom your local hardware store, or are available by visiting our
Websim at ge.com, or flom Parts and Accessoiies by calling
800.626.2002 (U.S.)or 800.663.6060 (Canada)--order part
number WHKIT.
[7] Clean copper pipe and ends of wire with emei T papeL Bare
wire is recommended. If insulated wire is used, it should be
stripped,/_ at each end before cleaning with emery papeL
r_ Attach bronze clamps to copper pipe. Tighten screws.
[-_] Attach wire to clamps as shown. Tighten screws.
ound
P
wire
Final Check
[_] Install filteI; if not already done. (See Filter Camidge
Replacement section.)
[_-] Slowly mrn on water supply.
F_] Check entire system for leaks.
[-_If leaking from fittings, shut offwater pressure and tighten or
reseal fittings. If leaking flom the canister; tighten the canister
with a wrench.
[_] Open any downstream faucet and allow filter and housing to
flush for 5 minutes.
TimerInstallation and Application
Bluereset button
Q_ _.-------- Timer cap
2 AAA
batteries
Timerbase
Instructions
Timer battery installation and change
Insert coin or screwdriver into the slot between
timer cap and base. Gently pry them open and
separate timer base flom cap. Install or change
2 new _ 1.5 volt batm_Jes. Aider you have
the batteries in place, line up the base and cap
and snap them back mgetbeL
It is recommended to change the batteiJes at
least every 2 filter changes, or when the blue
I,ED light seems dim.
Do not mix old and new batteiJes. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
Installation of timer
Hold file timer body in the cenmr and gently
push file timer to its seat at file top of file head
or attach it in a remote location for easy viex, v ing.
Timerresetandapplication
At_er new batteries are installed or filter is
changed, push and hold the blue timer reset
button (hold the reset button for approximamly
5 seconds). Release the reset button after the
light stops flashing. The timer has been reset.
The light will flash again in 90 dws m remind
you that it is time m change the filmL