GE GE12 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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GENERAL ELECTRIC

UNDERCOUNTER

REVERSE OSMOSIS

SYSTEM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PG. NO.

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Whatthe Drinking Water System willdo .. . . . . . . 4

Components ofthe system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Checks to make before installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

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SAFETY

ORead all steps, guides and rules carefully before in-

staliing and using the Drinking Water System. Follow
all steps exactly to correctly install.

Q BE SURE TO FOLLOW APPLICABLE STATE AND

LOCAL PLUMBING ANDSANITARYCODES WHEN
INSTALLING TI-IE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM. A
qualified installer is recommended.

@The Drinking Water System workson water pressures

of40 psi (minimum) to 125 psi (maximum). Seethe
table below. If house water pressure is over the maxi­mum, install a pressure reducing valve in the water
supply to the Drinking Water System.

PG. NO.

Sanitizing, and pressure testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How the Drinking Water System works . . . . . . . . . 11

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...12-14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I&17

GUIDES

+Do not install the Drinking Water System outside, or in

extreme hot or cold temperatures. Temperature of the
water supply to the Dtinking Water System must be
between 40”F (minimum) and 80 or 10O”F (maximum).
See the table below. DO NOT INSTALL ON HOT
WATER.

OReadtheotherlimits (pt+, hardness, etc.) belowand

be sure the water supply conforms.

O Do not use the system on microbioiogically unsafe

water, or water of unknown quality.

SPECIFICATIONS

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Feed water temperature limits
Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) – parts per million (ppm)
Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 pi-i (see chart pg. 3) – grains per gallon (gpg)

Maximum iron, manganese, hyd. sulfide
Chlorine in water supply
Feed water pt-f limits (pH)
Product (quality) water, 24 hrs. –
Waste water per gallon product water, 24 hrs. —
Percent recovery of feed water
Percent rejection of TDS (new membrane) @
Storage tank capacity – gallons
Automatic Shut-off Control

Feed water at 60 psi and 77°F with 750 parts per million sodium chloride. Quality water production, amount of waste water

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and percent rejection all vary with changes in pressure, temperature and total dissolved solids. See additional charts on
page 3.

Removed (maximum of 2.0 ppm) by RO Prefilter @ Water supply must be chlorinated... see page 4. Bac-

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(REGULAR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED). Chlorine
will destroy the RO membrane... see page 4.

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– minimum, maximum degrees F

gallons @ .

gallons @

teria will destroy the RO membrane.

MODEL

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SPECIFICATIONS

TYPICAL QUALITY WATER PRODUCTION,
24 HOURS (@ 77°F Feed Water Temperature)

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TYPICAL REJECTION PERCENTAGE OF TDS
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PRETREATMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY

NEEDED TO PREVENT SCALING

TO USE THE CHART...

...Locate the intersecting point of feed water hardness

and ~.

If this point falls within the shaded area, pretreatment*

is needed.

*Softening of the water is the suggested pretreatment

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FEECI WATER PRESSURE (PSI)

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3.

WHAT THE DRINKING

WATER SYSTEM WILL DO

The drinking water system is a REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO)
water treating unit. Reverse osmosis is a way of removing
dissolved solids and organic matter from water by passing
it through a special membrane. The membrane separates
minerals and impurities from the water, and they are
flushed to the drain. Good tasting, high quality product
water goes directly to the drinking faucet. or to the storage
tank. The system makes a good supply of drinking water
each day (see specifications). How much i? will make
depends on the feed water suppiy pressure. temperature,
and quality.

The ERO systems include either a standard faucet. or an
electronic faucet assembly with a built-in water testing
feature. When water is taken from the faucet, a green
indicator light means TDS
limits, and that water quality is good.

Pre and postfilters have replaceable can’ridges. The sedi-

remova! k within the specified

COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM

ment prefiher removes sand, silt, difi, etc., from the feed
water before it can enter the RO
prefilter cartridge also has
move chlorine from the feed water.) The postiliter cartridge
removes any other undesirable tastes and odors just be-

fore you use the water.

NOTE: A product data sheet is available for each RO,
listing what the system will remove (or reduce) from the

water.

The drinking water system ftis nicely under the kitchen
or bathroom sink; however, you can install it where most
convenient. You do need a COLD water supply pipe and
drain point within a few feet. (You can buy long lengths
of tubing if needed to reach more distant points...BE
SURE TUBING IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON
POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES.)

carbon in it’s composition to re

system. (The E~O 300

The RO system is shipped in 1 carton, consisting of:

(1) Storage Tank

(2) RO Assembly, with tubing lengths attached
(3) Ski~ack containing a faucet, ‘storage tank shutoff

valve, mounting washers and screws.

(4) Separate length of 1/4” tubing, atid a WY to 1/4” tubifi~ -” Z) are w:~!a~c f:”m”: E~~’?@?er ‘CT u:e :7 a~ee~ +PW

reducing union.

(5) ELECTRONIC MODELS include a separate bag of
electronic parts. These are: electronic box, faucet base,
and battery holder with batteries (4).

INSTALLER PROVIDES: (1) Ftiingsto tap cold water pipe
for feed water source to the RO...must adapt to 1/4” OD
tubing; (2) A drain point for RO discharge water...must
adapt to 3/8” OD tubing. Both items must comply with
state and /or local codes. Optional fittings (pages 5 and

codes permit.

THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL

* FEED WATER-The water supply to the drinking water
system must have the qualities listed in the specifications.
If not, it will not make product water as it should andlife of
the RO membrane is shortened. City water most often will
have these qualities. Well water may need conditioning.
Have the water tested by a water analysis laboratory, and
get their recommendations for treatment. Observe plumb
ing codes when providing a water supply to the RO. A seif–
piercing saddle valve is available from EcoWater for tap
ping into a cold water pipe, see pages 5 and 15. Be sure

to check local codes.

CAUTIONS:

ERO 200 MODELS – Feed water must have ch/orine treat-

ment to kJ/ bacteria. Bacteria will destroy the RO mem­brane cartridge.

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ERO 300 MODELS – Feed water must have all chlorine

removed (prefilter removes up to 2.0 ppm). Chlorine

will destroy the RO membrane cartridge. Be sure to

service the prefilter at suggested intervals, pages 12 and

14.

* DRAIN POINT - A suitable drain point (check your
local codes) is needed for reject water from the RO mem-

brane cartridge. We suggest using the sink P-trap drain
pipe. A drain clamp (drilling required) is available from Eco-

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THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE

Water to use where codes permit. Refer to pages 6 and 15.

YOU START TO INSTALL

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MOUNTiNG SURFACE -The RO assembly mounts on

a wall surface under the sink, or you cxm lay it on the bot-

* RO FAUCET - The RO

on the sink, or on
it’s installed in an existing

the countertop next to the sink. Often,

Space is required underneath

faucet.

ALL electronic faucet connections and installation

product water faucet installs

sink spray attachment hole.

for tubing to and from the

procedures are done on or above the sink or countertop.

tom of the cabinet. Special washers and screws are in­eluded for wall mounting.

When the storage tank is full of water, it weighs about 30
pounds. Be sure to set on a surface that will support this
weight.

Refer to pages 7 and 9.

INSTALLATION - FEED WATER SUPPLY

Check and comply with local plumbing oodes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water f~ing. The ftiing must

provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4” OD inlet tubing...see Fig. 6, page 9. A typical installation, using standard plumb

ing fittings, is shown in A below. A special self–tapping (into copper) saddle valve installation is shown in B. The saddie valve

is available from EcoWater...see page 17.

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A. STANDARD PIPE FMINGS (cornDress
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the

kitchen cold water pipe to adapt 1/4 OD tubing. A typical
connection is shown. If threaded fittings are used, be sure

ion shown)

FIGURE 2

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to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside
threads. A shutoff valve is recommended at this location.

NOTE: BE SURE TO TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY

AND OPEN A LOW FAUCET TO DRAIN THE PIPE.

Do not mnnect the tubing to the fitting until step 1, bottom
of page 8.

NOTE: CODES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER,
AND DO NOT PERMIT THE USE OF THE OPTIONAL

COLD

water pipe

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SADDLE VALVE. CHECK YOUR CODES FOR AC- botiomof page 8)
CEPTED CONNECTION METHODS.

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NOTE: This valve will pierce a hole in copper tubing or

plastic pipe. If installing on iron pipe, you have to drill a 1/8

hole for the piercing pin (READ DANGER NOTE BELOW).
Be sure to turn off water to the pipe and to drain water

from it before drilling.

DANGER (IF DRILLING METAL PIPE): To pro

tect yourself from serious injury or fatal
shock, use a battery powered hand drill only
to make the hole. Do not use an electric drill.

1. Looking at figure 2B, turn the valve into clamp X and

tighten (may be preassembled). Turn the valve handle
all the way out.

2. Place the seal on the inside of clamp X as shown. Be

sure the piercing pin does not stick out beyond the

seal.

3. Place clamp X and Z around the pipe and secure in
place with 2 screws. lighten both screws evenly, but
Do not overtighten.

4. Carefully turn the handle inward to pierce a hole in the
copper or plastic pipe.

Do not connect tubing to the ffling until step 1, bottom of

page 8.

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Be sure to check local

codes

INSTALLATION - REJECT WATER DRAIN FITTING

Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a drain fitting for RO reject water. This f~ing is

usually installed at the sink ~rap (always above). It must provide a leak-tight connection to 3/8” 00 tubing from the RO
product water faucet airgap...see Fig. 6, page 9. Typical drain fitting installations are shown below. The drain clamp, shown
in Fig. 3B, is an option available from EcoWater...see page 17.

A. “Y” BRANCH TAIL PIECE. OR OTHER APPROVED

P-TRAP DRAIN

Reject water from the RO is routed to the RO faucet airgap

(1/4” tubing), then to the drain point with 3/8” OD tubing.

Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting to accept

the 3/8” tubing. Figure 3 shows typical &trap and “Y”

branch tail piece type drains.

Do not connect drain tubing until step 3, bottom of page 8.\

NOTE: CODES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUS~S

REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER,
AND DO NOT PERMIT THE USE OF THE OPTIONAL
DRAIN ClAMP. CHECK YOUR CODES FOR AC­CEPTED CONNECTION METHODS. BE SURE THE
CONNECTION YOU MAKE DOES NOT RESTRICT WA­TER FLOW FROM THE FAUCET DRAIN TUBING.

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Open the clamp and place around the drain pipe. If not

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already in place, position the gasket as shown. Be

sure the gasket does not block the hole in the
clamp.

2. Engage the clamp and tighten the screw. Tghten until

the clamp is held firmly in place against the drain pipe.
Do not overtighten and crush the drain pipe.

NOTES:

Be sure the pipe is clean and smooth where the gasket will

seal.
To reduce running water noise, locate the clamp about 3“

above the standing water level in the drain pipe.

3. Using a 1/4” drill, make a hole in the drain pipe, going

through the ftiing on the clamp.

Do not connect drain tubing until step 3, bottom of page 8.

DRiLL 114” DiA. HOLE
(Run dnii bit through ciamp

after in piace on pipe.)

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