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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Heavy Duty Water Filtration System--GXWH30C (filters not included)

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 Hea_ 3,Duty Water Filtration

System. Using a qualified installer is recommended.

• Be sure the water supply conforms with the Performance

Data. If the water supply conditions are unknown, contact

your municipal water company.

^... WARNING:Do.or.sew tt,watextl,at

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

This Heavy Duty Water Filtration System must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions

before it is used.

• Checkwith yourlocalpublicworksdepartmentforplumbing

codes.Youmustfollow their guidesas youinstall the

HeavyDutyWaterFiltrationSystem.

• UsetheHeavyDutyWaterFiltrationSystemona potable,

safe-to-drink,homeCOLDwatersupplyonly.Thefilter

cartridgewill notpurifywateror makeunsafewatersafe

todrink.DONOTuseonHOTwater (lO0°Fmax).

• ProtecttheHeavyDutyWaterFiltrationSystemandpiping

fromfreezing.Waterfreezingin thesystemwill damageit.

• YourHeavyDutyWaterFiltrationSystemwill withstandupto

100psi waterpressure.If yourhousewater supplypressure

is higherthan100psiduringthe day (it mayreachhigher

levelsat night),install apressurereducingvalvebeforethe

systemis installed.

• Do not install on HOTWATER.The temperature of the

water supply to the Heavy Duty ¼_ter Filtration System

mtxst be between the xi/ixlixi/txxllof 40°F. and the maximtxm

of 100°F. See the PerformanceData section.

• Donotinstall the Hea D' Duty _tex Filtration System using

copper solder fittings. The heat flom the soldering process

will damage the unit.

WARNING:D ca,dall...sed a.d

packaging material after installation. Small parts

remaining after installation could be a choke hazard.

• Donot install filter in an outside location or an},_vhere it

will be exposed to sunlight.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

FOR INSTALLATION

• 2 Adjustable wrenches

• Pipe cutter or hacksaw

• File

• Emery paper

• Screwdriver

• Additional installation parts may be required:

• 2 fittings to connect household plumbing to 1" female

NPT threads on filter housing. Installation Kit available

to connect to 3/4" copper plumbing:

- GE Part/Retail Part (HDKIT)

(Not performance tested or certified by NSE)

• UI, Approved grounding clamps and 6-gauge copper

grounding wire--Installation Kit available:

- GE Part/Retail Part (HDKIT)

(Not performance tested or certified by NSE)

• Mounting Bracket (HDBRKT)

• Teflon Tape

• Sump Wrench

- Retail Part (HDWRNCH)

- GE Parts (_A_KSX3002)

Optionalaccessoriesareavailable(Visa,MasterCardorDiscovercards

accepted)by visitingourWebsiteat www.gEAppliances.comor from

PartsandAccessories,call 800.626.2002(U.S.)or800.663.6060(Canada).

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

• Filter housing and head

• Product literature

(_ ] GXWH30Cis Tested and Certified by NSF International

against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 with Cartridge FXHTC

for the reduction of Chlorine: Taste and Odor.

251B6021P002 (03-021R) 49-50048-6 145287 Rev D

www.GEAppliances.com

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY40225

Summary of content (12 pages)

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INSTALLATION Heavy Duty Water Filtration INSTRUCTIONS System--GXWH30C SAFETY (filters not included) PRECAUTIONS • Check with your state and local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the Hea_ 3, Duty Water Filtration System. Using a qualified installer is recommended. ^... WARNING:Do.or.sew tt, watex tl,at • Be sure the water supply conforms with the Performance Data.
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CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS PerformanceData FXHTCCartridge This system has been tested according to ANSI/NSF 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in ANSI/NSF 42. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration Reduction Requirements Average Reduction 2.0 mg/L_+10% >50% 95.
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION Select Location Select a location INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides of the filter. for the filter that is: • protected from freezing. • not exposed to direct sunlight. It is recommended that a mounting bracket be used. Install Fittings Assemble an adapter to the inlet and outlet of the head. Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don't cross thread. Use an adjustable wrench firmly. DONOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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PARTS LIST Ref. 002 Part No. Part Description 001 No.
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Systbme INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION d'eau pour rigoureux--GXWH30C de filtration service MESURES • Consulter le service de plomberie du _tre syst_me aux On recommande l'installafion. que completes. des tray, rex caccordement de filuafion conJ_)rme • V#rifier local et de d'eau pour prescriptions qu'un code installatem" an _g_)uts. service du st{jet des AVERTISSEMENT: Nepa. ,.,ise, .
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SPI_CIFICATIONS DE CARTOUCHE Cartouche FXHTC Caracteristiquescompletes Ce syst&me a _t_ test_ selon ANSI/NSF 42 pour la r_duction des substances r_pertori_es ci-dessous. La concentration des substances indiqu_es dans l'arriv_e d'eau du syst_me a _t_ r_duite fi une concentration int_rieure ou _gale fi la limite admissible pour l'eau sortant de l'4quipement, comme sp4cifi_ par ANSI/NSF 42.
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I_TAPES DE L'INSTALLATION Emplacementd'installation Choisir l'emplacement On recommande d'installer un robinet d'arrgt de chaque cSt# du filtre. appropri_ comme • pas d'exposition an gel. • pas d'exposition an _'ayonnement suit : solaire II est recommand# d'utiliser un support de fixation. direct. Posedes raccords Les instructions sent destin6es fi l'installation des 1accords du HDKIT on mccords similaires snr la tu);mmrie en cnivre.
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LISTE DES PII_CES N ° de rep6rage 001 Pff_ce n ° Description HDKIT Brides et conducteur de raise -- a la terre 002 HDKIT 003 _J\S19X10014 Raccords de tuy, ul de cuiwe de :Y_po T_te du filtre, avec _vcnt -- 004 _J\S03X10039 Joint 005 006 007 _JVS3()X10005 _\_5X3002 FXHTC Corps de filtre--blanc C1£ pour corps de filtre Element filtrant : an charbon 1 --- 008 999 HDBRKT 49-50048 Brides de montage Instructions d'installation -- 1 torique 1 et 1 d'utilisation Pour obtenir des pi
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INSTRUCCIONES Sistema de filtraci6n DE INSTALACION de agua extrafuerte--GXWH30C PRECAUCIONES • Consuhc con su departamento de oblas pfiblicas que el abastecimiento del dosarrelle. desconocidas, no incluidos) DE SEGURIDAD local y estatal pm_a los cddigos de plomerfa y sanidad. Ustcd debe seguir estas rcglas a medida que instale el sistcma de filtlacidn de agua cxtFaflmrtc. E1 use de un instalador calificado es rccomendado.
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ESPECIFICACIONES Datos del desarrollo Este sistema Cartucho FXHTC ha sido probado pma la reduccidn de acuerdo de las substancias con ANSI/NSF mostradas 42 Substancia a condmlacidn. I.
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INSTRUCCIONES Seleccione DE INSTALACION la ubicacion PASO A PASO (cont.) Se recomienda instalar una v_lvula de cierre en ambos [ados del filtro. Selecckme tma ubicaci(m paca el fihro que est': • protegida de la congelacidn. • que no est,: expuesm a la luz direcm del sol. Sugerimosque se utilice unam#nsulade instalacidn. Instalacion de las uniones Instrucciones en la tuberfa paca instalar accesorios del HDKIT o accesorios parcddos de cobrc.
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LISTA DE PARTES No. de ref. '_"-007 Parte No.