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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Household Water Filtration System -- GXWH01C and GXWH08C

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• 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 Filuadon System. 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.

WARNING:Do not use with water that is

microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quali_'

without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

• It is highly recommended that a water shut-off vane

be placed directly upstream of your household filter.

PROPER INSTALLATION

ThisHouseholdWaterFiltrationSystemmustbeproperlyinstatedandlocatedin accordancewiththeInstallationInstructionsbefore#is used.

• Checkwith yourlocalpublicworksdepartmentfor

plumbingcodes.Youmustfollowthe#guides as you

install theHouseholdWaterFiltrationSystem.

• UsetheHouseholdWaterFiltrationSystemona potable,

safe-to-drink,homeCOLDwatersupplyonly.Thefilter

cartridgewill notpurifywaterormake unsafewatersafe

todrink.DONOTuseonHOTwater(IOO°Fmax).

• ProtecttheHouseholdWaterFiltrationSystemandpiping

fromfreezing.Waterfreezingin thesystemwill damageit.

• YourHouseholdWaterFiltrationSystemwill withstandupto

125psi waterpressure.If yourhousewater supplypressure

is higherthan100psiduringtheday(itmayreachhigher

levelsat night),installa pressure-reducingvalvebeforethe

systemis installed.

• Do not install on HOTWATER.The temperature of the

water supply to the Household Filtration Systenl must

be between the minimum of 40°F and the maximum

of 100°F. See the Spocification Guidolinos.

• Do not install the Household _4_ter Filtration System

using copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering

process will damage the unit.

|[/I/ARNHVG: Discard all unused parts and packaging

material after installation. Small parts remaining after

installation could be a choke hazard.

• Donotinstall filter in an outside location or anysvhere

it will be exposed to sunlight.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

FOR INSTALLATION

• 2 wrenches: 1½" and 1¼"

• Pipe cutter or hacksaw

• File

• Emery paper

Optionalaccessoriesareavailable(Visa,MasterCardor Discover

cardsaccepted)byvisitingour Websiteat www.GEAppliances.com

or fromPartsandAccessories800.626.2002(U.S.)or

800.663.6060(Canada).

• If unit is to be installed on plastic, PVC, or galvanized

plumbing, separate hardware must be purchased.

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

• Screwdriver •

• For GXWH01C model, additional installation parts may •

be required: •

• (2) :_" compression adapters with brass ferrule and •

nut for installation on copper plumbing -

Installation Kit available:

- Retail Part (WHKIT) •

- GE Parts (WS35X10023) •

• UI,-approved grounding clamps and 8-gauge copper

grounding wire-Installation Kit available:

- Retail Part (WHKIT)

- GE Parts (WS35X10023)

Teflon ®Tape

Sump Wrench

- Retail Part (UCWRNCH)

- GE Parts (X4qKSX140)

Filter housing and head

Product literature

Sediment filter (for GX_rH08C)

(2) :_A"brass compression adapters with nut

and ferrule (for GXWH08C)

Teflon ®tape (for GX_rH08C)

Sump wrench (for GX_rH08C)

Grounding clamps and wire (for GX_rH08C)

GXWH01C @ GXWH08C @

System is Testedand Certified by NSF

International against ANSI/NSF Standard

42 for nominal Particulate Reduction

Class H].

System is Tested and Certified by NSF I

International against ANSI/NSF Standard

42 for nominal Particulate Reduction

Class IlL

251B6021P001 1o-o1JR 49-50043-3

www.GEAppliances.com

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY40225

Summary of content (12 pages)

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INSTALLATION Household Water Filtration INSTRUCTIONS System SAFETY -- GXWH01C and GXWH08C PRECAUTIONS WARNING:Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quali_' without adequate disinfection before or after the system. • 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 Filuadon System. Using a qualified installer is recommended.
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ABOUT THE FILTER CARTRIDGE Specification Guidefines Minimum-Maximum Supply Water Pressure: 20-125 pounds per square inch (psi) Minimum-Maximum Supply Water Temperature:40°F/1OO°F Filter CartridgeLife Several the _rater • variables caruidge levels Filtration determine will last System.
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) Select Location Select a location • protected • not for the filter that is: It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides of the filter. from freezing. exposed to direct sunlight. Install Fittings InsUuctions are for installing fittings supplied with tile filter (oil some models) or the WHKIT onto 3/4" copper plumbing.
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PARTS Ref. LIST No. 001 ne--.-O04 WS35X10023 Part Description Installation X W H 0 W H 0 1 8 C C Kit 1 002 WSlgXl0012 WS19X10013 Head Head 003 004 WS03X10038 WS30X10003 ()-Ring Sump-¥\Thite 005 WS30X10004 WXSX140 Sump-Clear Sump Wrench FXUSC FXWPC Filter Filter FXWSC FXWTC 49-50043 Filter Element-String Filter Element-Carl)on Paper PM Installation Instructions "q:"-O06 999 Assembly Assembly 1 with Vent with k;]dve Assy.
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INSTRUCTIONS Systi_mes de filtration d'eau D'INSTALLATION (usage domestique) MESURES • Consulter le service des codes de plomberie [,'installation confbrme aux On recommande de l'insmllation. du local des travaux publics et de raccordement syst_me de filtration d'eau au sujet aux _gouts. doit est conforme aux Si les caractdristiques GXWH01C traiter ne sent pas connues, de distribution d'eau. .
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LA CARTOUCHE DE FILTRATION Conditions d'utilisation--$pecifications Pression de distribution de I'eau (minimum-maximum): 20-125 fivres/po 2 Temp6rature de I'eau (minimum-maximum) • 40°F/IOO°F D6bit nominal en service : 4 gaL/min Longevite des cartouches de filtration MODELEGE FONCTION LONGI:VITI: MATI:RIAU La long_vit_ en service des cartouches de filtration du systbme d_pend de diverses variables comme : FXUSC SOdiments 15 microns 3 mois/16000 gallons Bobinagede polyester FXWPC Sediments 3
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I_TAPES DE L'INSTALLATION (suite) Emplacement d'installation Choisir l'entplacentent appropri_ conmte On recommande d'installer un robinet d'arrOt de chaque suit : c6t6 du filtre. • pas d'exposition au gel. • pas d'exposition au rayonnement solaire direct. Pose des raccords filetage Les instructions compos_ sont destindes it l'installation des raccords fournis avec le filtre (pour certains modules) ou le WHFdT it la myauterie en cuivre de 3/4 po.
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LISTE DES PII_CES G G X W X W H 0 H 0 Description 1 C 8 C -- 1 1 -- -1 _002 N ° de rep6rage Pi6ce n° 001 WS35X10023 ou _'VH KIT Pi_ces O02 WS 19X 1O012 WS19X10013 T&te du filtre, T&te du filtre, 003 004 WSO3X10038 WSBOX 10003 ,Joint 005 WSBOX 10004 WX5X140 006 FXUSC CI_ pour Cartouche FXWPC FXWSC polyester Cartouche Cartouche FXWTC Cartouche 49-50043 carbone/papier Instructions d'utilisation '_"--006 999 CorI)s Corps de raccordement avcc _vent axvc robinet toriq ue
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INSTRUCCIONES Sistema de filtraci6n DE INSTALACION de agua para el hogar PRECAUCIONES DE • Consulte con su departamento de obras pfiblicas local y esmtal para los c6digos de plomerfa y sanidad. Usted debe seguir estas reglas a medida que instale el sistema de filtraci6n de agua para el hogar. E1 uso de un insmlador calificado es recomendado. • Asegdrese que el abasmcimienm de agua cumple con las Gufas de Especificaciones.
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LOS CARTUCHOS DEL FILTRO Guias de gspecificaciones Mfnima-M#xima presi6n de abastecimiento de agua: 20-125libras por pulgada cuadrada (psi) Mfnima-M#xima temperatura del abastecimiento de agua: 40°F/1OO°F Vida del cartucho del filtro Varias durar_ agua • variables determinan cu_into dempo el cartucho en su sistema de filtracidn para niveles el hogar. de Valor de paso de servicio: 4 gpm MODELOGE FUNCION VIDA CONSTRUCCION FXUSC Sedimento 15 micrones 3 meses/16.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION PASO A PASO (cont.) Seleccione la ubicacion Seleccione una ubicaci6n para el filtro que est& • protegida de la congelaci6n, Se recomienda instalar una v_lvula de cierre en ambos lades del filtro. • que no est_ expuesta a la luz directa del sol. Instalaci6n de las uniones I,as instrucciones son para instalar los accesorios que hart side proporcionados con el filtro (en algunos modelos) o la pieza WHKIT en una tuberfa de cobre de 3/4".
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LISTA DE PARTES G G X W X W H 0 H 0 Description 1 C 8 C -- 1 1 -- -- 1 Noo 002 de ref. Parte No. {){)1 WS35X10023 o _'VH KIT ]uego de instalaci6n {){)2 WS19X10012 WS19X10013 Juego de la cabeza con ventilaci6n Juego juego Anillo de la cabeza de v,ilwfla con {){)3 WSO3XlO038 {){)4 WS3OXIO003 WS30X 1{){){)4 {){)5 {){)6 WX5X140 FXUSC 999 1 1 1 -- P.