GE 6000A Customer Service, Plan How You Will Install the Softener, Where to Install the Softener

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Plan How You Will Install the Softener

Plan How You Will Install the Softener

You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at the point where you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvanized? What is the pipe size?

Where to Install the Softener WARNING: Use only lead-free solder and flux to prevent lead poisoning.

See Typical Installation Illustration, Fig.1. Use this as a guide when planning your particular installation. Be sure to direct the incoming hard water supply to the softener valve inlet fitting. The valve

is marked IN and OUT. See below to help you prepare.

NOTE: The state of Massachusetts requires a licensed plumber to perform the installation.

Where to Install the Softener

Place the softener as close as possible to a sewer drain, or other acceptable drain point or standpipe.

It is recommended to keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.

Do not install the softener in a place where it could freeze. Freeze damage is not covered by the warranty.

Do not install the softener where it would block access to the water heater or access to the main water shutoff.

Put the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if a leak develops. The manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage.

A 120 volt electric outlet is needed to plug in the included transformer. The softener has a 10 foot power cable. If the outlet is remote (up to 100 feet), use 18 gauge wire to connect. Be sure the electric outlet and transformer are in an inside location, to protect from wet weather. Be sure the outlet is unswitched to prevent accidental shutoff.

If installing in an outside location, you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener, installation plumbing, wiring, etc., are as well protected from the elements (sunlight, rain, wind, heat, cold), contamination, vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.

Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun’s heat may distort non-metallic parts and may damage the electronics.

Tools and Materials Required for Installation

In and out pipes to the softener must be at least 3/4″ size. Some local codes require a minimum of

1″ pipe size. To plumb with 1″ pipes, buy adapters to fit the 1″ pipe threads on the bypass valve (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).

Use copper, brass or galvanized pipe and fittings. Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipes.

Use the included bypass valve to install the softener. The bypass valve allows you to turn off water to the softener for servicing, but still have water in the house pipes.

Drain hose is needed for valve and salt tank drains. A 20′ length of drain tubing is included. If a longer length is needed, it can be ordered from GE Parts at 800.626.2002.

If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (Fig. 4A) to connect a 1/2″ copper tubing or plastic pipe drain.

Clean nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the brine tank, see Step 9. in the Step-by- Step Installation Instructions.

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Safety Instructions InstallationInstructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips

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Contents GXSS17Z01 GE Answer CenterPart No. 215C1044P003-1 Pub. No. 49-50007-1 8-98 CG Installation and Owner’s ManualTroubleshooting Tips CustomerServiceCustomer Service Installation InstructionsSAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGPROPER INSTALLATION Read and follow this Safety Information carefullyImportant Installation Recommendations Installation instructionsUnpacking and Inspection See Where to Install the Softener section for more detailsPlan How You Will Install the Softener Customer ServiceWhere to Install the Softener Tools and Materials Required for InstallationOperating Instructions Installation Instructions SafetyInstructionsTroubleshootingTips Typical Installation IllustrationFig. 3A Step-by-step installation instructionsFig. 3B Fig. 3CInstall grounding clamps and wire Fig. 4Ainstallation for water leaks 5 Connect and run the valve drain hoseSafety Instructions Installation Troubleshooting Tips Customer ServiceInstructions Operating Instructions 10 Connect to electrical powerCustomerService Solid State TimerProgram the Timer Set the timerSpecifications/Dimensions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions OperatingInstructions Troubleshooting Tips About the water softener system ServiceAutomatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration Fillbridge Breaking a Salt Bridgeonly. Do not over-tighten the cap or housing Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi AssemblyTroubleshooting Tips About the face plate timer featuresError Code What to do When a Power Outage OccursSetting the Timer for Days and Fill Minutes of Regeneration Installation Instructions SafetyInstructionsAbout regenerating the system TroubleshootingTips Operating InstructionsIf you need help to program the timer, all the GE Answer Center Regeneration ChartWater Hardness-Grains Per Gallon Pounds of Salt Used Each RegenerationProblem Before you call for service…Possible Causes What To DoWarranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KY GE Service Protection PlusGeneral Electric Company What BrandModel Number Dear CustomerSerial Number Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationCustomer Service Parts listParts catalog Parts list Parts catalog Safety Instructions Troubleshooting TipsInstallation Instructions Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions TroubleshootingTipsSafety Instructions Installation Instructions GE Water Softening System WarrantyGE Will Replace, At No Charge To You What GE Will Not CoverSpecial Needs Service Service Telephone NumbersService Contracts Parts and Accessories