Before YOU Begin, Install Bypass Valve | GE GNSH45E, GXSH39E

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

O-rings

NPT adapter

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.	6
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2INSTALL DRAIN FITTING

•Push the drain fitting (lubricate o-ring seals with silicone grease) into the part of the valve as shown.

•Snap the large plastic clip in place, from the top down as shown. Be sure the clip snaps into place. Pull on the drain fitting to make sure it is held securely in place.

Drain fitting

3MOVE 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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GE GNSH45E, GXSH39E Before YOU Begin, Install Bypass Valve, Install Drain Fitting, Push all the way

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