GE GE18 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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GENERAL ELECTRIC

UNDERCOUNTER

REVERSE OSMOSIS

SYSTEM

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Safety Guides

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GE/18 ●

Maintenance

installation

Repair Parts

Operation

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Specifications What the Drinking Water System will do Components of the system Checks to make before installing Installing

3 4 Maintenance 4

5-8

SAFETY GUIDES

Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using the Undercounter RO System. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install.

BE SURE TO FOLLOW APPLICABLE STATE AND LO- CAL PLUMBING AND SANITATION CODES when installing the Undercounter RO system. Using a quali-

fied installer is recommended. The Undercounter RO System works on water pres-

sures of 40 psi minimum, to 125 psi maximum (seethe table on page 3). If house water pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reducing valve in the water suppiy line to the Undercounter RO System.

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Pressure testing How the Drinking Water System works

Sanitizing the RO System Repair parts

DO NOT install the Undercounter RO System outside, or in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Temperature of the water supply to the Undercounter RO System must be between 40”F (minimum) and 80 or 100°F (maximum) ...see the table on page 3. DO NOT

INSTALL ON HOT WATER.

Read the other limits (pH, water hardness, etc.), page 3, and be sure the water supply conforms.

Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of unknown quality.

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11–14

16-17

WARRANTY INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

[ MODEL GE / 18

Feed water pressure limits - pounds per square inch (psi) Feed water temperature limits

- minimum / maximum degrees F

40–125

40–100 Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) – parts per million (ppm) 2000 Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 pH - grains per gabn (gpg) 10 Maximum iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide Chlorine in water supply Feed water pH limits (pH)

allowable z

4–lo

Product (quality) water, 24 hours - gallons I 18

Waste water per gallon of product water, 24 hours – gallons

Percent rejection of TDS, minimum (new membrane) 1 95

Storage tank capacity - gallons Automatic shutoff control

Dimensions - inches

LENGTH

WIDTH

8 21

1.9

yes

HEIGHT

I. Feed water at 55 psi and 77o F with 750 parts per million sodium chloride. Quality water production, amount of waste

water and percent rejection all vary with changes in pressure, temperature and total dissolved solids.

z. Chlorine removed (max. of 2.0 ppm) by the RO Prefilter. .

.REGULAR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. Chlorine will de-

stroy the RO membrane. . see page 4.

NOTE: Results of additional testing, for production and rejection rates, are shown on page –.

WHAT THE UNDERCOUNTER RO SYSTEM WILL DO

The undercounter 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 productwater goes directly to the drinking water faucet, or tothe storage area. The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day (see specifications). How much it will make depends on the feed water supply pressure, temperature,

and quality.

The system includes an electronic faucet assembly with a

built–in water testing feature. When water is taken from the

faucet, a green indicator light means TDS removal is within specified limits, and that water quality is good.

Pre and postfilters are replaceable cartridges. The carbon prefilter removes up to 2 ppm of chlorine while also filtering sediments. The postfilter removes any other undesirable tastes and odors before you use the water.

The drinking water system fits nicely under the kitchen or bathroom sink. However, you you can install it where most convenient. You do need a COLD water supply pipe and drain point within a few feet (6’ tubing lengths included). You can buy longer lengths of tubing if needed to reach more distant points...BE SURE TUBING IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE ON POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES.

COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM

The factory assembled RO system is shippedinI carton. A parts bag includes the RO product water faucet and tubing adaptor fittings. All tubing (6 ft lengths), required for installation, is attached to the RO system. An additional 27

in. length is provided to connect between the faucet and the drain point. This electronic model also includes a package of special faucet base parts.

THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL

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FEED WATER - The water supply to the undercounter RO system must have the qualities listed in the specifications. If not, it will not make product water as it should and life 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 Iabatory, and get their recommendations for treatment. Observe plumbing codes when providing a water supply to the RO. A self–piercing saddle valve is included for tapping into a cold water pipe (check local codes). Refer to pages 5 and 17.

CAUTIONS:

MODEL GE/ 18- Feed water must have all chlorine

removed (prefilter removes up to 2.0 ppm). Chlorine will destroy the R

to service the prefilter at suggested intervals, page 11.

O membrane cartridge. Be sure

INSTALLER PROVIDES: The water supply valve and drain fitting (pages 5 and 6) are included for use in areas

where codes permit. Both items nwst comply with

state and/ or /oca/ codes. If not, the installer must provide, (1)fittings to tap the cold water pipe for a feed water source to the RO...must adapt to 1/4” OD tubing; and (2) a drain point for RO discharge water...must adapt to 3/8’

OD tubing.

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

membrane cartridge. We suggest using the SINK P–

TRAP drain pipe. A drain clamp (drilling required) is

included to use where codes permit. Refer to pages 6 and 17.

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RO FAUCET - The RO product water faucet installs on the sink, or on the countertop next to the sink. Often, it’s installed in an existing sink spray attachment hole. Space is required underneath for tubing to and from the faucet, and for securing it in place. All electronic faucet connections and installation procedures are done on or above the sink or countertop.

Refer to page 7 or 8.

FEED WATER SUPPLY

Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4” OD tubing...see Fig. 6, page 9. A typical installation, using the included self-

tapping (into copper) saddle valve is shown in A below. An optional installation, using standard plumbing fittings, is shown in B.

A. SADDLE VALVE

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 protect

YOWSe!f from serious iniurv or fatal ~erv Dowered hand

drill &nlj to make the h

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shock, Use a bat-

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..._..ole. Do not

use an electric drill.

Looking at figure 2A, turn the valve into clamp X and tighten (may be preassembled). Turn the valve handle all the way out.

Place the seal on the inside of clamp X as shown. Be sure the piercing pin does not stick out beyond

the seal.

Place clamp X and Z around the pipe and secure in place with 2 screws. Tghten both screws evenly, but

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

FIGURE 2

A. WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION

(using saddle valve)

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COLD

water pipe LOCAL CODES

BE SURE TO CHECK

~= I INSERT

.. “ ‘k

‘NUT _

FERRULE :

_/ connect tubing

step 1, bottom of p& 8

use to

IANDLE

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

DO NOT CONNECT TUBING TO THE FllTING UNTiL ---”

STEP 1, BOl_JOM OF PAGE 8.

NOTE: CODES IN THE STATE OF MASSACFIUSHTS

REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER, AND DO NOT PERMIT THE USE OF THE SADDLE VALVE. CHECK YOUR CODES FOR ACCEPTED CON-

NECTION METHODS.

B. OPTIONAL PIPE FIITINGS (compression shown)

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

to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads.

NOTE: Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a low faucet to drain the pipe.

DO NOT CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE FllTING UNTIL STEP 1, BOJTOM OF PAGE 8.

COLD ~

water pipe

HOT —

using compre~ion fitting)

1/4” Tubing to

RO Inlet

(see step 1, bottom

of page 8)

SHUT-OFF .

B . WATER SUPPLY

TYPICAL CONNECTION

Compression

1/4”

TUBING

INSERT

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NUT

FERRULE

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REJECT WATER DRAIN FITTING

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

usually installed at the sink p-trap (always above). it must provide a leak-tight connection to 3/8 OD 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. 3A, is included.

A. DRAIN CLAMP

— fits up to 2 diameter drain pipes —

1. Open the clamp and place around the drain pipe. If not 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. llghten until the clamp is held firmly in place against the drainpipe.

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.

FIGURE 3

DRAIN CONNECTION

(using drain clamp)

gasket

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

DO NOT CONNECT DRAIN TUBING UNTIL STEP 2, PAGE 8.

NOTE: CODES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIRE INSTALLATION BY A LICENSED PLUMBER,

AND DO NOT PERMIT THE USE OF THE OPTIONAL ‘:

DRAIN CLAMP. CHECK YOUR CODES FOR AC-

CEPTED CONNECTION METHODS. BE SURE THE

CONNECTiON YOU MAKE DOES NOT RESTRICT WATER FLOW FROM THE FAUCET DRAIN TUBING.

B. “Y” BRANCH TAIL PIECE, OR OTHER APPROVE

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 2, BOITOM OF PAGE 8.

DRILL 1/4” DIA. HOLE (Run drill bit through clamp

after in place on pipe.)

B. DRAIN

TYPICAL CONNECTIONS

“Y” BRANCH

TAILPIECE DRAIN

OTHER APPROVED

P-TRAP DRAIN

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