GE SmartWater ™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Household Water Filtration Housing* — GXWH04F and GXWH20F
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■Check with your state and local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the Household Water Filtration Housing. Using a qualified installer is recommended.
■Be sure the water supply conforms with the Specifications Guidelines. If the water supply conditions are unknown, contact your municipal water company.
WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
■It is highly recommended that a water
PROPER INSTALLATION
This Household Water Filtration Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
■ Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. | ■ Do not install on HOT WATER. The temperature of the water | |
You must follow their guides as you install the Household Water | supply to the Household Filtration Housing must be between the | |
Filtration Housing. | minimum of 40°F and the maximum of 100°F. See the | |
■ Use the Household Water Filtration Housing on a potable, | Specification Guidelines. | |
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drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridge will not | ■ Do not install the Household Water Filtration Housing using | |
purify water or make unsafe water safe to drink. DO NOT use on | copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process | |
HOT water (100˚F max). | will damage the unit. If making a soldered copper installation, | |
■ Protect the Household Water Filtration Housing and piping from | do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the housing. | |
Torch heat will damage plastic parts. | ||
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it. | ||
WARNING: Discard all unused parts and packaging material | ||
■ Your Household Water Filtration Housing will withstand up to 125 psi | ||
water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than | after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could | |
be a choke hazard. | ||
100 psi during the day (it may reach higher levels at night), install | ||
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a | ■ Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it will be | |
| exposed to sunlight. |
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION
■2 wrenches: 11⁄8″ and 11⁄4″
■Pipe cutter
■Ruler or tape measure
■Cordless drill and a 3/16″ drill bit (optional)
■File
■Emery paper
■Screwdriver
■For GXWH04F model, additional installation parts may be required:
•(2) 3⁄4″ compression adapters with brass ferrule and nut for installation on copper
—Retail Part (WHKIT)
—GE Parts (WS35X10023)
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—Retail Part (WHKIT)
—GE Parts (WS35X10023)
•Teflon Tape
Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by visiting our Website at ge.com or from Parts and Accessories 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.663.6060 (Canada).
■If unit is to be installed on plastic, PVC or galvanized plumbing, separate hardware must be purchased.
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
■Filter housing and head
■Product literature
■Sediment filter FXUSC (Rev. 2) (for GXWH20F only)
■(2) 3⁄4″ brass compression fittings with nut and ferrule (for GXWH20F only)
■Teflon tape (for GXWH20F only)
■Canister wrench
■Grounding clamps and wire (for GXWH20F only)
■Mounting bracket with (2) screws
■Timer and batteries
The FXUSC (Rev. 2) filter is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials requirement only.
This GXWH04F is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials and structural integrity requirements only.
The GXWH20F system using FXUSC (Rev. 2) filter is tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for reduction of particulate Class V.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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