INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Heavy
Duty Water
Filtration
System--GXWH35F
(filters
not included)
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• Check
with
your
state
and
local
public
works
department
for
phnnbing
and
sanitation
codes.
You must
tollow
these
guidelines
as you install
the
Heavv
Due,' Water
Filtration
System.
Using
a
qualified
installer
is recommended.
• Be sure
tile water
supply
confl)m_s
with
tile
Performance Data.
If tile water
supply
conditions
are
unknown,
contact
your
mulficipal
_;_teI" colni)an
>
^.. WARNING: D ,, ,l e
microbiologically
unsafe or (d unknown
quality without
adequate
disintecfion
before
or after the system.
• It is highly
recommended
that a water shut-off wflve be placed
directly
upstream
ot your household
filteI:
PROPER
INSTALLATION
This Heavy Duty Water Filtration System must be properly installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
• Checkwith yeurlocalpublic works departmentferplumbing c odes.
You mustfollow theirguidesas youinstafltheHeavyDutyWater
FiltrationSystem.
• Usethe HeavyDutyWaterFiltrationSystem on a potable,safe-to-
drink,homeCOLDwatersupply only.Thefilter cartridgewill not
purifywateror make unsafewatersafe todrink.DONOTuseon
HOTwater (IO0°F max).
• Protectthe HeavyDuty WaterFiltrationSystem andpipingfrom
freezing.Waterfreezingin thesystemwill damageit.
• YourHeavyDutyWaterFiltration Systemwill withstand up to 100 psi
waterpressure, f f yourhousewatersupply pressure is higherthan
100psi during the day(itmayreach higherlevelsat night),install
a pressure reducingvalvebeforethesystem is installed.
• Do not install on HOT WATER.Tile temperature
of tile water
supply to tile Heavv Dull,' Water Filtration
System m list be
between
tile minimum
of 40°E and tile maximum
ot 100°E
See tile Performance Data secdon.
• Do notinstall
the Heavv Dull,' _._teI" Filtration System using
copper
solder
fittings. The heat fi'om the soldering
process
will damage
the unit.
A WARNING:
...,ed p.,,, l'ackaging
,
matei_Jal alter installation.
Slnall parts ren_ailfing
alter installation
could be a choke
hazard.
• Do net install filter in an outside
location
or anywhere
it will be
exposed
to sunlight.
REQUIRED
TOOLS
AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION
• 2 A(!justable wrenches
• Pipe cutter
• Ruler or tape measure
• Cordless
drill
• File
• Emery paper
• Screwdriver
• Additional
installation
parts may be required:
" 2 fittings to connect
household
i)lumbing
to l" female
NPTF
threads
on filter housing.
Installation
Kit available
to c(mnect
to 3/4"
COl)per plmnbing:
-- GE Part/Retail
Part (HDKIT)
(Not pedom_ance
tested or certified
by NSE)
" UI, Approved
grounding
clamps and 6-gauge
COl)per
grounding
wire--Installation
Kit available:
-- GE Part/Retail
Part (HDKIT)
(Not pei-tbm/ance
tested or certified
by NSE)
" Teflon Tape
Optionai accessories areavaiiabie (Wsa, MasterCard or Discover cards
accepted) byvMtingour Website atge.com or fromParts andAccessor&s,
caii800.626.2002 (US) or 8012 663,6060 ( Canada).
CONTENTS
INCLUDED
WITH
PRODUCT
• Filter housing
and head
• Product
literature
• Calfister
wrench
• Timer
and batteries
• Mounting
bracket
• 4 Hex-head
scre_:s and 4 Hex washe>head
scre_:s
GXWH35Fis Tested and Certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 with cartridge FXHTC
for the reduction of Chlorine, Taste and Odor.
184D1061P002
(0:4-a)6,lR) 49-50201
ge.com
(;ENERAI, EI£CTRIC
COMPANY, Appliance
Park, i,ouisville, KY40225
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