GE SmartWater GXWH04F Manual De Instrucciones página 3

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Overview
NOTE:Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1½"
under the filter for removing the sump, to change
the cartridge.
GXWHO4F
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Recommended
shut-off v alve
GXWH20F
Recommended
shut-off v alve
Select Location
Select a location for the filter that is:
• protecte.d from freezing.
• not exposed to direct sunlight.
Cut Water Line
_IL WARNING:
A copper or galvanized cold water pipe may be used to ground
elecuJcal outlets in the home. Failure to maint;fin this ground
path m W result in an elecuic shock hazard. If tile cold wamr pipe
is used to gnound electric outlets, please refer m Installing the
GroundWire
sec6on before cutting the pipe.
[7] Turn off tile water supply and open a nearby faucet to (hvfin
tile water out of tile pipes.
[2-] Using a tape measure or rule_; measure tile distance "D"
as shown.
• NOTE:
It is recommended that tile shut-offvalve be placed
before and _uCrertile filter as shown in tile
Installation Overview
illustration.
It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides
of the filter.
It is recommended that a mounting bracket be used.
• Select a secure location to install die filter and mounting
bracket. Tile location should align tile filter housing with tile
inlet and outlet pipes and should not cause tile pipes m bend.
Mark tile distance "D" on tile pipe. D is about 5¼" for
GXWH04F model and 5_" for GXWH20F model.
[_] sing a pipe cuttei; cut pipe. Sand (file) tile cut ends of tile
pipe to assure that tile), are square and smooth.
• NOTE"
Have a bucket and towel available to collect excess water.
GXWHO4F GXWH20F
Measure to shoulder _ t [ __ I /
of fittings. Copper
pipe butts against
this shoulder.
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Install Fittingsand MountingBracket
InsUucfions are for installing fittings supplied with tile filmr
(on some models) or tile _-IKIT onto 3/4" copper plumbing.
If the unit is to be instxdled on any other type of robing (plastic,
PVC, galvanized), different hardware must be purchased. See
insuucfions with additional hardware purchased, or consult
a qualified plumbe_.
7 C "
[7] App1) about 112 of Teflon rope, in a clockwise
direction, to tile pipe threads of each fitting. _!
DO NOT use joint compound on any parts. /
Teflon tape
[2--]Use tile bracket as a template to find tile
two screw locations. X_od screws are provided. If mounted
Ohm other surface, use appropriam hardware.
Drill a,/16 hole on each marked screw location (option_fl),
then chive tile two wood screws until about 1/4" of thread
is left. Ensure at least one screw is anchored into wall stud.
_] Assemble a fitting through tile mounting bracket hole to
tile inlet and outlet of tile head. Start each fitting b)'7hand
I *'
to make sure tile}, don't cross thread. Use a 1_ wrench to
tighten fittings fired): D0
NOT0VERTIGHTEN.
GXWHO4F GXWH20F
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