GE SmartWater GXWH04F Installation Instructions Manual

Household Water Filtration Housing* — GXWH04F and GXWH20F
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.
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.
Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes.
You must follow their guides as you install the Household Water
Filtration Housing.
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).
Protect the Household Water Filtration Housing and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.
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
2 wrenches: 1 1 ⁄ and 1 1 ⁄
8 4
Pipe cutter
Ruler or tape measure
Cordless drill and a 3/16 drill bit
(optional)
File
Emery paper
Screwdriver
For GXWH04F model, additional
installation parts may be required:
• (2)
3 ⁄ compression adapters with
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 ge.com or from Parts and
Accessories 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.663.6060
(Canada).
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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WARNING:
Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system.
It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be placed
directly upstream of your household filter.
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 .
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:
Discard all unused parts and packaging material
after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could
be a choke hazard.
Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it will be
exposed to sunlight.
COMPONENT
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CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

Filter housing and head
Product literature
Sediment filter FXUSC (Rev. 2)
(for GXWH20F only)
(2) 3 ⁄ brass compression fittings with
4
nut and ferrule (for GXWH20F only)
Teflon tape (for GXWH20F only)
Canister wrench
Grounding clamps and wire (for
GXWH20F only)
Mounting bracket with (2) screws
Timer and batteries
The GXWH20F system using FXUSC (Rev. 2)
filter is tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42
for reduction of particulate Class V.