GE GXWH20S Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
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 System 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 System.
Use the Household Water Filtration System 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.
Protect the Household Water Filtration System and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.
Your Household Water Filtration System will withstand up to 125
psi water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher
than 80 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 and 1
1 8 1 4
Pipe cutter
Ruler or tape measure
Cordless drill and a 3/16 drill bit (optional)
File
Emery paper
Screwdriver
The FXUSC (Rev. 2) filter is tested and
certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials
requirement only.
COMPONENT

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROPER INSTALLATION

(2) compression adapters with ferrule
3 4
and nut (compatible to home plumbing)
UL-approved grounding clamps and
6-gauge grounding wire
Teflon tape
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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Household Water Filtration System*
WARNING:
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 System 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 System 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:
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
10-12 GE)
GXWH04F and GXWH20S
Do not use with water that is
Discard all unused parts and packaging

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

Filter housing and head
Product literature
Sediment filter FXUSC (Rev. 2)
(for GXWH20S only)
Housing wrench
Mounting bracket with (2) screws
Timer and batteries
The GXWH20S system using FXUSC (Rev.
2) filter is tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard
42 for reduction of particulate Class V.
The GXWH20S has been tested and
Certified by WQA according to CSA
B483.1.