GE SmartWater GXWH04F Instrucciones De Instalación

Household Water Filtration Housing* — GXWH04F and GXWH20F
I Check with your state and local public works department
for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these
guidelines as you install the Household Water Filtration
Housing. Using a qualified installer is recommended.
I Be sure the water supply conforms with the Specifications
Guidelines. If the water supply conditions are unknown,
contact your municipal water company.
This Household Water Filtration Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
I Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes.
You must follow their guides as you install the Household Water
Filtration Housing.
I Use the Household Water Filtration Housing on a potable, safe-to-
drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridge will not
purify water or make unsafe water safe to drink. DO NOT use on
HOT water (100˚F max).
I Protect the Household Water Filtration Housing and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.
I Your Household Water Filtration Housing will withstand up to 125 psi
water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than
100 psi during the day (it may reach higher levels at night), install
a pressure-reducing valve before the housing is installed.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION
I 2 wrenches: 1 " and 1
1 ⁄ 1 ⁄
8 4
I Pipe cutter
I Ruler or tape measure
I Cordless drill and a 3/16" drill bit
(optional)
I File
I Emery paper
I Screwdriver
I For GXWH04F model, additional
installation parts may be required:
" compression adapters with
• (2)
3 ⁄
4
brass ferrule and nut for installation
on copper plumbing—Installation Kit
available:
The FXUSC(Rev. 2) filter is tested and
certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials
requirement only.
COMPONENT
GE Smar tWater
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
— Retail Part (WHKIT)
— GE Parts (WS35X10023)
"
• UL-approved grounding clamps and
6-gauge copper grounding wire—
Installation Kit available:
— Retail Part (WHKIT)
— GE Parts (WS35X10023)
• Teflon Tape
Optional accessories are available (Visa,
MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by
visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com
or from Parts and Accessories 800.626.2002
(U.S.) or 800.663.6060 (Canada).
I If unit is to be installed on plastic, PVC
or galvanized plumbing, separate
hardware must be purchased.
This GXWH04F is tested and certified by
NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 42 for materials and structural
integrity requirements only.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
WARNING:
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the housing.
I It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be placed
directly upstream of your household filter.
I Do not install on HOT WATER. The temperature of the water
supply to the Household Filtration Housing must be between the
minimum of 40°F and the maximum of 100°F. See the
Specification Guidelines.
I Do not install the Household Water Filtration Housing using
copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process
will damage the unit. If making a soldered copper installation,
do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the housing.
Torch heat will damage plastic parts.
WARNING:
after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could
be a choke hazard.
I Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it will be
exposed to sunlight.
COMPONENT
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Do not use with water that is microbiologically
Discard all unused parts and packaging material
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
I Filter housing and head
I Product literature
I Sediment filter FXUSC (Rev. 2)
(for GXWH20F only)
I (2) " brass compression fittings with
3 ⁄
4
nut and ferrule (for GXWH20F only)
I Teflon tape (for GXWH20F only)
I Canister wrench
I Grounding clamps and wire (for
GXWH20F only)
I Mounting bracket with (2) screws
I Timer and batteries
This GXWH20F is tested and certified by
NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 42 for materials and structural
integrity requirements only.
COMPONENT