GE GNPR40L, GNPR48L Before Beginning Installation, Important Installation Recommendations

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Installation Instructions

Water Softening System

Models GNPR40L and GNPR48L

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WARNING: Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.

•Check with your state and/or local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Water Softening system.

NOTE: Failure to comply with these installation instructions will void the product warranty, and the installer will be responsible for any service, repair or damages caused thereby.

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

•IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

•Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

•In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber.

•Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat- solder connections, as required by state and federal codes.

•Connect the softener to the main water supply pipe before or ahead of the water heater.

DO NOT RUN HOT WATER THROUGH THE SOFTENER. Temperature of water passing through the softener must be less than 100°F.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDATIONS (CONT.)

WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. The water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily.

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Contents Installation Instructions Write the model and serial numbers here Model #Serial # Safety Precautions Important Installation Recommendations Before Beginning InstallationUnpacking and Inspection Where to Install the SoftenerPlan HOW YOU will Install Softener Optional 3-VALVE Bypass Installation IllustrationValve Bypass System Install Bypass Valve Before YOU BeginOperation Drain Hose Connect and RUN the Valve Drain HoseBrine Tubing Connection Install Grounding Wire and ClampsRUN the Water Bypass Valve is Optional Open Water SupplyAdvance the Control Valve Purge the SystemWater Pressure Injector Part Number Connect to Electrical PowerInstall 9V Battery for Battery Backup Feature Injector SelectionSET Present Time of DAY Programming the ControlTime of Regeneration Total Water HardnessSalt PER Regen and Capacity Example Capacity x 1,000 System Capacity InputsSounds YOU will Hear Error CodesNormal Operation Manual RegenerationSPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS Sanitizing ProceduresAbout the water softener system Cleaning the Injector and Screen Breaking a Salt BridgeGe.com However, you must keep the tank supplied with salt Care and cleaning of the water softening systemCleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System Checking the Salt Storage Level and RefillingTaken not plumbed to soft water Before you call for service…What To Do No soft waterWater feels slippery After installationNot using any salt After water softening System was installedColored water Brown/yellow colored Water after installationSalty tasting or Brown/yellowAdvanced programming and troubleshooting section Advanced Programming ParametersMinimum Units Parameter Description Range Increments Required Parameters Default SettingsManual Indexing for Each Regeneration Advanced troubleshootingErrors Error Detection CodesTroubleshooting Procedures Disc open. Replace if needed Run out of soft waterBetween regenerations Screen sectionWhat To Do Refill Position Flow diagramsService Position Brine Draw PositionBackwash Position Valve Disc IdentificationFast Rinse Position Water meter Checking the brine draw and refill functionControl valve diagram Systems diagram General Electric Parts Catalog Parts ListWarrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY What Is Not CoveredProduct not accessible to provide required service For The Period We Will ReplaceOne Year GE Water Softening System Warranty. For Customers in CanadaReal Life Design Studio Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Consumer Support GE Appliances Website