STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Overview | GXWH04F | GXWH20F | |
NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 11⁄2 ″ |
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Select Location
Select a location for the filter that is:
■protected from freezing.
■not exposed to direct sunlight.
It is recommended that a
It is recommended that a mounting bracket be used.
Cut Water Line
WARNING:
A copper or galvanized cold water pipe may be used to ground electrical outlets in the home. Failure to maintain this ground path may result in an electric shock hazard. If the cold water pipe is used to ground electric outlets, please refer to Installing the Ground Wire section before cutting the pipe.
1 | Turn off the water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain | |
the water out of the pipes. | ||
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■Select a secure location to install the filter and mounting bracket. The location should align the filter housing with the
inlet and outlet pipes and should not cause the pipes to bend. Mark the distance “D” on the pipe. D is about 51⁄4″ for GXWH04F model and 53⁄4″ for GXWH20F model.
3 | Using a pipe cutter, cut pipe. Sand (file) the cut ends of the | |
pipe to assure that they are square and smooth. | ||
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■NOTE: Have a bucket and towel available to collect excess water.
2 Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance “D” as shown.
■NOTE: It is recommended that the
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Measure to shoulder
of fittings. Copper pipe butts against this shoulder.
Install Fittings and Mounting Bracket
Instructions are for installing fittings supplied with the filter (on some models) or the WHKIT onto 3/4″ copper plumbing. If the unit is to be installed on any other type of tubing (plastic, PVC, galvanized), different hardware must be purchased. See instructions with additional hardware purchased, or consult
a qualified plumber.
1 | Apply about 12″ of Teflon tape, in a clockwise |
direction, to the pipe threads of each fitting. | |
| DO NOT use joint compound on any parts. |
2 | Teflon tape |
Use the bracket as a template to find the | |
| two screw locations. Wood screws are provided. If mounted |
| onto other surface, use appropriate hardware. |
3 Drill a 3/16″ hole on each marked screw location (optional),
then drive the two wood screws until about 1/4″ of thread is left. Ensure at least one screw is anchored into wall stud.
4 Assemble a fitting through the mounting bracket hole to the inlet and outlet of the head. Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross thread. Use a 11⁄8″ wrench to tighten fittings firmly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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