Installation Instructions

D. OPTIONAL RIGID PIPE INSTALLATION

For installation with rigid pipe between supply valve and sink faucet.

Option 1

1.Remove pipe from supply valve and sink faucet.

2.Obtain flexible pipe sized to your plumbing.

3.Install flexible pipe.

4.GO back to B.OPtIONaLINstaLLatION1 section, step 4.

Option 2

1.Obtain compression fittings to fit rigid pipe.

2.Obtain any other fittings required to connect compression fittings to adapter.

NOTE: Adapter has 1/2” and 3/8” internal and external threads.

3.Remove pipe from supply valve.

4.Cut pipe to fit length of assembled fittings and adapter.

5.Install compression fitting to pipe.

6.GO back to B.OPtIONaLINstaLLatION1 section, step 4.

NOTE: Above described materials are not included with the product.

E. OPTIONAL REMOTE LOCATION INSTALLATION

(requires additional part)

1.Turn off the cold water supply.

2.Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 1/4” OD tubing. A typical connection is shown in illustration below. Make sure a water supply valve is used.

3.If the RO unit is to be installed more than 6 feet from the valve, replace the yellow banded inlet tubing with a longer length of GE 1/4” tubing. A 33-foot length of 1/4” tubing is available through GE Parts and Services at 1.800.626.2002, part number WS07X10018. DO

NOT SUBSTITUTE TUBING OF UNKNOWN QUALITY.

4.If the RO unit is to be installed more than 6 feet from the faucet, replace the blue banded outlet tubing with a longer length of GE 3/8” tubing. A

33-foot length is available through GE Parts and Services at 1.800.626.2002, part number WS07X10019. See Faucet Mounting Installation on page 13 for more details. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE

TUBING OF UNKNOWN QUALITY.

 

Preferred water supply connection

 

(using compression fitting)

 

 

Water supply valve

 

 

Insert (not included)

 

 

Ferrule

Cold

 

 

water

 

To RO

pipe

1/4” (yellow banded)

 

 

tubing to inlet

 

If you are using copper tubing,

DO NOT connect it

directly onto the RO unit. Purchase a connector and use a short length of the yellow banded tubing provided to make final connection to RO. Do not use copper tubing to attach to icemaker or faucet.

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