GE Complete Installation Guide for Water Softener Systems
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Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

•Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater, in the possibility that the water heater may be drained while draining pipes.

•Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and drain the house water pipes.

•Open both hot and cold faucets at the lowest location possible.

NOTE: For easier installation, remove the top cover. Release 2 clips at rear of cover. Rotate cover forward and lift up.

1INSTALL BYPASS VALVE

•Remove plastic shipping plug and wire from valve

outlet.Turbine

Valve outlet

Turbine shaft and support

NOTE: Be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port and observe the turbine for free rotation.

•Push the bypass valve (lubricate o-ring seals with silicone grease) into both ports of the valve as shown.

Clips

 

Outlet

NPT

 

adapter

Drain fitting

Clip

 

Inlet

Bypass

O-rings

valve

 

O-ring seal goes into the outer groove only. The clip snaps into the inner groove (see below).

•Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place, from the top down, as shown.

 

 

SIDE

Clip

 

 

 

VIEW

END

 

 

 

 

VIEW

 

 

Valve body

Bypass valve

 

 

inlet or outlet

(push all the way in)

 

•

Push the NPT adapters (lubricate o-ring seals with

 

 

silicone grease) into both ports of the valve as

 

 

shown.

 

 

•

Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place, from the

 

 

side, as shown.

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2MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY INTO INSTALLATION POSITION

Before sliding softener in position, be sure the installation surface is level and smooth. Sharp objects under the tank may puncture it. If needed, place the tank on a section of 3/4″ thick (minimum) plywood. Then, place shims under the plywood as needed to level the softener. Slide softener into position.

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Contents 7283918 215C1173P021 49-5017706-06 JR Safety InformationCare and Cleaning Write the model and serial numbers here Model #Safety Precautions Before Beginning Installation Important Installation RecommendationsWhere to Install the Softener Unpacking and InspectionTransit Plan HOW YOU will Install the Softener Typical Installation IllustrationInstall Bypass Valve Before YOU BeginConnect and RUN the Valve Drain Hose Plumb in and OUT Pipes to and from SoftenerInstall the Brine Tank Connecting a Rigid Valve Drain TubeInstall Grounding Clamp ADD Water and Salt to the Brine TankWith salt SET Present Time of DAY Connect to Electrical PowerProgramming the Control SET Water Hardness NumberError Signals Optional Control SettingsSYSTEM/ELECTRONIC Diagnostics SET Recharge Starting TimeSanitizing Procedures SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS19″ 471⁄2″ 411⁄4″ 16″ About the water softener system Cleaning the Nozzle and Venturi Assembly Breaking a Salt BridgeFeature/Service Automatic Electronic Diagnostics Feature Optional Recharge ControlsFeature Memory Normal Operation, Control DisplaysTo remove an error code 1. Unplug transformer Service Electronic Demand Time Features and ServiceService Timer/Softener, Service Checkout Procedure ERRIf the code was changed, make ALL the timer settings Open a Nearby Soft Water FaucetIf the water softening system does not draw brine, check Care and cleaning of the water softening system Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening SystemChecking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling No soft water Before you call for service…What To Do Taken not plumbed to soft waterExcessive/high level Water in brine tankBrown/yellow Brown/yellow colored Water after installationSalty tasting or Colored water Resin beads showingParts list Parts list Parts catalog General Electric Parts CatalogSupport Screen What Is Not Covered For The Period We Will ReplaceWarrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY Warrantor Mabe Canada INC GE Water Softening System Warranty. For Customers in CanadaFor The Period Of We Will Replace One YearCómo limpiar la ensambladura De agua Cuidado y limpiezaDe averías Advertencia Advertencia No use con aguaInstrucciones de instalación Recomendaciones Importantes Para LA InstalaciónHerramientas Y Materiales Necesarios Para LA Instalación Desempacado E InspecciónDonde Instalar EL Descalcificador Use la válvula de bypass incluida para instalarPlanifique LA Instalación DEL Descalcificador Ilustración DE Instalación NormalAntes DE Comenzar Instale LA Válvula DE BypassRetire el descalcificador del lugar de instalación Conecte LAS Tuberías QUE Entran Y Salen DEL DescalcificadorSalmuera Y LA Manguera ContCómo Conectar UN Tubo DE Drenaje DE Válvula Rígida Instale LA Abrazadera DE Tierra Conectar a LA Fuente Eléctrica Programación DEL ControlAjuste LA Hora DEL DÍA Eficiencia DE LA SAL Ajustes Opcionales DE ControlDEL Sistema Botones UP Down Para fijar laProcedimientos DE Desinfección En la fábrica se siguen los cuidados para mantenerNi infectarán su suministro de agua ni causarán que Sobre el sistema de descalcificación de agua Cómo romper un puente de sal Cómo limpiar la ensambladura de la boquilla y el Venturi Función Memoria Operación normal, Pantalla de controlFunción Controles opcionales de recargado Característica/Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico automáticoVisualizado Servicio Diagnóstico electrónico iniciado manualmente Abra UN Grifo DE Agua Descalcificada QUE Esté CercaServicio Inspección manual del avance de la recarga Cuidado y limpieza del sistema de descalcificación de agua PrecauciónAntes de llamar para solicitar servicio… Qué hacerConsejos para la identificación y solución de averías El agua sabe a sal o tiene Notas Ge.com Lista de partes Ge.com Catálogo de partes Catálogo DE Partes DE General ElectricInterruptor Garantía GE para el Sistema de Descalcificación de Agua Por el período de ReemplazamosLo que no está cubierto Garantías ampliadas Soporte al Consumidor Página Web de GE AppliancesSolicite una reparación Piezas y accesoriosConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Schedule ServiceParts and Accessories Real Life Design Studio

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