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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ;i WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of electric shock, property damage or personal injurg. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ::Ji::Check and complg with gour state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines. ::Ji:: Use care when handling the water softening sgstem. Do not turn upside down, drop, drag or set on sharp protrusions.
iJns'a"a:ion Iwater so'teni sys I nstructlons I [_ Questions? Model GNSF3SZ Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) WARN ING: injurg or propertg Read entire manual. or Visit our Website Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal damage. • Check with gour state and/or local public works department guides as gou install the Water Softening sgstem. for plumbing codes.
Installation UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Be sure to check the entire softener for ang shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the shipping cartons. Contact the transportation compang for all damage and loss claims. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages in transiL Small parts needed to install the softener are packaged either in a bag or on a cardboard sheet. To avoid loss of the small parts, keep them packaged until gou are readg to use them.
Installation Instructions PLAN HOW YOU WILL INSTALL THE SOFTENER -&WARNING: You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at the house main water pipe at the point where gou will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic or threaded galvanized2 What is the pipe size2 See Typical Installation Illustration. Use this as a guide when planning gour particular installation. Be sure to direct the incoming hard water supplg to the softener valve inlet fitting.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN [_ • Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater, in the possibility that the water heater may be drained while draining pipes. Before sliding softener in position, be sure the installation surface is level and smooth. Sharp objects under the tank may puncture it. If needed, place the tank on a section of 5/4" thick (minimum) plywood. Then, place shims under the plywood as needed to level the softener.
Installation 131 PLUMB "IN" AND "OUT" PIPES TO AND FROM SOFTENER ,CAUTION: Observe all of the following cautions as gou connect inlet and outlet plumbing. See Typical Installation Illustration. • BE SURE INCOMING HARD WATER SUPPLY IS DIRECTED TO THE SOFTENER VALVE INLET PORT. If house water flow is from the left, use a plumbing crossover as shown in Tgpical Installation Illustration. If house water flows up from the floor level, turn the bgpass valve upside down as shown.
Installation F_ Instructions CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE ICONTJ [_ • Elevating the drain hose mag cause back pressure that could reduce the brine draw during recharge. If raising the drain line overhead is required to get to the drain point, measure the inlet water pressure to the softener first. For inlet pressures between 20 and 50 psi, do not raise higher than 8' above the floor. For inlet pressure above 50 psi, the drain line mag be raised to a maximum height of 14'.
Installation 16] INSTALL GROUNDING CLAMP -ADANGER: Failure to properlg attach ground clump could result in electrical shock. If plumbing is metal, to maintain electrical ground continuity in the house cold water piping, install the included ground clamp as shown. * Clean pipe with emery paper in the area where the clamp is to be installed. * Install grounding clamps as shown, making sure clamps fit freely around pipe. • Make sure lock washer is in place. * Handtighten screwdriver.
Installation _] Instructions CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER To gain access to the transformer/power cord assemblg, remove the salt hole cover from the softener. Unclip the tabs on the rear of the top cover and rotate the cover upward to remove. DO NOT PULL OR DISCONNECT WIRING. • The softener works on 2/4 volt-60Hz electric power. The included transformer changes standard !20-volt AC house power to 2/4 volts. Plug the transformer into a 120-volt outlet onlg.
Installation Instructions SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER ICONTJ OPTIONAL CONTROL SETTINGS 3. When the display shows your water hardness (in grains per gallon), press SELECT to accept. The controller features. display has several options and NOTE: If there is clear water iron in gour water supply, gou will need to increase the hardness setting by 5 for each 1 ppm of clear water iron in gour water supplg.
Installation SANITIZING Instructions PROCEDURES To complete the installation, sanitizing procedures. 4. If, after sanitization, water from the house faucet tastes sultg or has u slight color, this is a preservative from the resin tank. Turn on the cold soft water faucets and drain for a few minutes or until clear. do the following Care is taken at the factorg to keep gour water softener clean and sanitarg.
About the water softener system, ge.com Service When the water softening system is providing soft water, it is called "Service." During service, hard water flows from the house main water pipe into the water softening system. Inside the water softening system resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads. As hard water passes through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the hard minerals. This is called ion-exchanging. It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals.
About the water softener system. Breaking a Salt Bridge Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage area. It is usuallu caused bu high humiditu or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an empt Uspace forms between the water and salt. Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine. If the brine tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if Uou have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge is under it. The following is the best wau to check for a salt bridge.
ge.com Normal Operation, Control Displays During normal operation, the present time of day and AM or PH show in the control display area. When the demand computer determines a recharge is needed, a regeneration (recharge) begins at the next recharge start time. During a recharge, RECHARGE NOWflashes until the recharge is over. Feature: Optional Recharge Controls Sometimes, a manually started recharge be desired or needed.
About the water softener system. Service: Electronic Demand Time Features and Service ERRORCODE DISPLAYED ERR 01 POSSIBLEDEFECT ERR02 ERR03 ERR04 • Motor inoperative • Position switch • Motor inoperative or wiring harness • Position switch or wiring harness • Wiring harness or connection to switch •Control •Control • Control ERR05 • Control • Position switch • Control To remove an error code: 1. Unplug transformer. Z Correct defect. & Plug transformer in. 4. Wait for ot leost 6 minutes.
ge.com Service: Manuallg Initiated Electronics 1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SELECTbutton until (000 - -) shows in the displag. Diagnostics Turbine Sv_tches 1 A The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows: ::J_:: 000 (steady)= soft water not in use_.noflow through the meteE Water Switch (B) Meter (A) While in this diagnostic screen,the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasons.
About the water softener system. Service: lanuallg Advance Regeneration This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rotes and other controller functions. First, make the initial checks and the Nlonuolly Initioted Electronics Diognostics. NOTE;The control displag must show a steadg time (not flashing). 1. Press the TOUCH OR HOLD button and hold in for three seconds.
Care and cleaning of the water softening system, geeom Checking the Salt Storage Level and Refilling Brine (salt dissolved in water)is needed for each and every recharge. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage area by the water softening system valve and control. However, gou must keep the tank supplied with salt. When to refill with salt: Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the water softening system and every week after that.
Before you call for service... Save time and moneg! Review the chart on the following pages first and blou mag not need to call for service. Troubleshooting Tips NO SOFTWATER- Most Common Problems: Check the following before coiling for service: • Not enough saltishould be at least 1/3 full. • Bypass valve in "Bypass" positioniknob should be in the "OUT" (service)position. • Hardness setting too low. Check hardness setting and adjust.
ge.eom Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water hard sometimes Using hot water while the water softening sgstem is regenerating , Avoid using hot water during water softening sgstem recharge because the water heater will refill with hard wateE SeeAutomatic Hard Water Bypass During Recharge section, page !3. Control HARDNESSnumber setting too low o Pressthe MODE button until arrow points to HARDNESS.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Salty tasting or Unit not sanitized * Complete the Sanitization Procedureson page 12. brown/yellow colored water after installation • At completion of recharge cucle (approx. 2 hrs),run water from faucets to purge the salty water. Low water pressure Check pressure. • Drain height 8' or less,pressureshould be minimum of 20 psi. • Drain height above 8', pressure should be minimum of 50 psi.
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GEWater Softening System Warranty. All warranty service provided by our 5martWater" Authorized Servicer Network. To schedule service, call 800.952.5039 M.&) or 866.777.7627 (Canada). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase dote is needed to obtain service under the warrants.
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