Step-by-step installation instructions.

Sanitizing Procedures

To complete the installation, do the following sanitizing procedures.

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing.

NOTE: Sanitizing is recommended by the Water Quality Association for disinfecting.

1.Be sure to complete all installation steps, including programming the control.

2.Pour about 3/4 oz. (11⁄2 tablespoons) of common 5.25% unscented household bleach (Clorox, Linco, Bo Peep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.) into the brinewell. Refer to illustration on page 5.

3.IMPORTANT: Press and hold for 3 seconds the faceplate RECHARGE button to start an immediate recharge. RECHARGE begins to flash in the display. The bleach will be drawn through the water softener and out the drain. This process takes approximately 2 hours.

4.If, after sanitization, water from the house faucet tastes salty or has a slight color, this is a preservative from the resin tank. Turn on the cold soft water faucets and drain for a few minutes or until clear.

NOTE: When the sanitizing recharge is over, all remaining bleach is flushed from the conditioner and your house COLD water supply is fully soft immediately. However, your water heater is filled with hard water and as hot water is used, it will refill with soft water. When all the hard water is replaced in the water heater, hot only and mixed hot and cold water will be fully soft. If you want totally soft water immediately, after the above recharge, drain the water heater until the water runs cold.

WARNING: If you do drain the water heater, use extreme care as the hot water could cause burns. Turn the water heater off prior to draining.

Specifications/Dimensions

GXSF35E

GXSF39E

Rated Capacity*

14,000 grains with

15,300 grains with

 

2.8 lbs. of salt

3.0 lbs. of salt

 

29,600 grains with

32,800 grains with

 

8.8 lbs. of salt

9.6 lbs. of salt

 

35,200 grains with

39,100 grains with

 

14.7 lbs. of salt

16.1 lbs. of salt

 

 

 

Rated Efficiency**

5,000 grains/lb.

5,100 grains/lb.

 

@ 2.8 lbs. of salt

@ 3.0 lbs. of salt

 

 

 

Amount of High Capacity Resin (lbs/cu. ft)

47.8/0.92

52.5/1.01

 

 

 

Resin Tank Nominal Size (in., dia. x height)

9 x 40

9 x 40

 

 

 

Service Flow Rate (gpm)

8.5

8.0

 

 

 

Water Supply Maximum Hardness (gpg)

100

110

 

 

 

Water Supply Maximum Clear Water Iron (ppm)***

6

8

 

 

 

Water Pressure Limits (min.–max. psi)****

20–125

20–125

 

 

 

Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow (psig)

15

15

 

 

 

Water Temperature Limits (min.–max. °F)

40–120

40–120

 

 

 

Maximum Flow Rate to Drain (gpm)

2.0

2.0

 

 

 

These systems conform to NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific capacity claims as verified and substantiated by test data.

*Testing was performed using pellet grade sodium chloride as the regenerant salt.

**Efficiency rating is valid only at the lowest stated salt dosage. These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI 44.

***Extent of iron removal may vary with conditions. The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data. State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply contains greater than 5 ppm clear water iron. Use of Diamond Crystal® Red•Out® or Super Iron Out® will improve iron removal. Refer to

Cleaning Iron Out of the Water Softening System section.

****Canada working pressure limits: 1.4–7.0 kg/cm2.

 

33⁄8″

OUTLET

INLET

INLET–OUTLET

19″

471⁄2″

 

411⁄4″

 

 

 

 

16″

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GXSF39E, GXSF35E specifications

The GE GXSF35E and GXSF39E are sophisticated water filtration systems designed to meet the diverse needs of residential consumers. Offering reliable water purification solutions, these models efficiently remove impurities, ensuring clean and safe water for household use.

Both the GXSF35E and GXSF39E units feature advanced filtration technology, specifically designed to target a broad spectrum of contaminants, including chlorine, sediment, lead, and other harmful substances. The filtration process effectively enhances the taste and smell of drinking water, allowing families to enjoy fresh and clean water directly from their taps.

One of the standout features of these models is their high-capacity filtration capabilities. The GXSF35E boasts a 35,000-gallon capacity, making it suitable for medium to large households. Conversely, the GXSF39E, designed for larger families, offers an impressive 39,000-gallon capacity. This extended capacity ensures that users have access to purified water for an extended period, reducing the frequency of cartridge replacements and associated maintenance.

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