GE SmartWater GXWH01C Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Select Location
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Select a location for the filter that is:
• protected from freezing.
It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides
of the filter.
• not
exposed to direct sunlight.
Install Fittings
InsUuctions are for installing fittings supplied with tile
filter (oil some models) or the WHKIT onto 3/4" copper
plumbing. If tile unit is to be installed on any other type of
robing (plastic, PVC, galvanized), dift_rent hardware must be
purchased. See insuuctions with additional hardware
purchased, or consult a qualified plumbeL
Apply about 6" of Teflon _>rope, in a clockwise direction, to
tile pipe threads (course) of each adapter. D0 N0T use joint
compound on any parts.
Assemble an adapter to tile inlet and outlet of tile head.
Start each fitdng by hand to make sure they don't cross
thread. Use a 1½" wrench firmly.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
About one to two thread(s) should remain visible.
Teflon ® tape
Cut Water Line
V-_ Turn offwater supply and open a nearby faucet to drain
water out of pipes.
[2-] Remove tile nut and brass ferrule flom both compression
fittings and set aside. Using a tape measure or ruler,
measure tile distance "D" as shown.
• /VOTE'.It is recommended that tile shut-off valve be placed
before and after tile filter as shown in tile
Installation
Overview illustration.
• Select tile location for tile filteL Mark tile distance "D"
on the pipe.
V_]Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw, cut pipe. Sand (file) cut
ends of pipe to assure that tile), are square and smooth.
GXWH01C GXWH08C
to shoulder
of fittings. Copper
pipe butts against
this shoulder.
Attach Fittings to Water Line
VT] Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.
[2--]Next, slip tile brass ferrule onto each pipe.
t Brassferrule Brassferrule t
Nut Nut
Instalfing the Un#
[Z]Align filter assembly with pipe ends making certain that 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.
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[_--]Lsmg a l½ wrench to hold the adapter m place, use a 1V_
wrench to tighten the nut. Repeat process fox"other fittings.
[j]If necessary, support the water pipe on either side of the filter
unit.
Installing theGround Wire
IMPORTANT'. A coi)i)er
or galvanized house cold water pipe is often
used to ground electrical outlets in the home. Groilnding protects Foil
from electrical shock. The water filter housing may have broken this
ground path. To restore connection, install a 12" long, 8-gauge
coi)i)er wire across the filter, tightly clamped using UL-api)roved
1/2"-1" bronze grounding clamps at both ends as shown. Zinc
clamps should not be used on coi)i)er i)lumbing. Fox" GXWH01C,
wire and clamps may be i)urchased sei)arately fl'om your local
hardware store, or are available hy visiting our h_bsite at
w,_w.GEAi)i)liances.com, or fl'om Parts and Accessories hy calling
800.626.2002 (U.S.)or 800.663.6060 (Canada) - order i)art
number WHKIT.
[_] lean copper pipe and ends of wire with emery paper. Bare wire
is recommended. If insulated wire is used, it should be stripped
3/4" at each end before cleaning with emery paper.
[2--]Attach bronze clamps to copper pipe. Tighten scrm_s.
V_]Attach wire to clamps as shown. Tighten screws.
NOTE" If your house plumbing is plastic, it would not be used as a
grounding path, and this step should be skipped.
_ound wire
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Final Check
V-_]Install filter, if not all ready done. (See Filter Cartridge
Replacement section.)
[2-] Slowly
turn
Oil water supply.
V_] Check entire system for leaks.
V_If leaking, shut off water pressure and tighten or reseal
fittings.
[_-] Open any downstream faucet and allow filter system to
flush for 5 minutes.