GE GNSV70FBL User Manual

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Water Filtration System

184D1069P002 49-50197 01-06 JR

GNSV70FBL

GNSV75FWW

Owner’s Manual and

Installation Instructions

Safety Instructions

. . . . . . . . . . . . .2

System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .3–5

Installation Instructions . . . . .5–15

Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Faucet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Feed Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8

Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Flush Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Installation . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

System Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Tubing Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover

Parts List/Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

GNSV70FBL and GNSV75FWW are Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine: Taste and Odor and Particulate Class I and Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Cyst, Turbidity, Asbestos, Mercury, Lindane, Atrazine, Benzene and VOC.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING:

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of property damage

or personal injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ Use the Water Filtration system on a potable, safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter canisters will not purify the water,

or make it safe to drink.

■ Do not use on a hot water supply (100°F max.).

WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection

before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This Water Filtration system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to any type of weather. Water freezing in the system will damage it. Do not attempt to treat water over 100°F.

WARNING: Discard all unused and packaging material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could be

a choke hazard.

■ Your Water Filtration system will withstand up to 120 pounds per square inch (psi) water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than 100 psi, install a pressure reducing valve before installing the Water Filtration system.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Specifications Guidelines.

The Water Filtration System Uses the Following Canisters

Models GNSV70FBL and GNSV75FWW

FQSVF Filter (160 gallon capacity) Filter—White canisters with green band

• Reduces dirt, rust and sediment

• Reduces Chlorine: Taste and Odor

• Reduces Lead

• Reduces filterable Cysts (such as cryptosporidium and giardia)

• Reduces Turbidity

• Reduces Asbestos

• Reduces Mercury

• Reduces Lindane

• Reduces Atrazine

• Reduces Benzene

• Reduces VOC

• 0.5–1 micron nominal particulate reduction

This system conforms to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the specific performance claims as verified and sustained by test data. See Performance Data Sheet for details.

Installation Overview

Locate the drinking water system on the cold water supply pipe, under the kitchen and/or bathroom sink, to filter the cold drinking water.

Sink

Water Supply Valve

Adapter

Filtered Water Faucet

Inlet

Outlet

Filter Canisters

Manifold

Hot Cold

Performance Data Sheet.

SmartWater Filtration System GNSV70FBL and GNSV75FWW Using Filter FQSVF

■ This System has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 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 NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.

■ Actual performance may vary with local water conditions.

■ Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the

system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects

USEPA Influent Influent

Effluent % Reduction

Min. Required

Parameter MCL Challenge Concentration Average Average Maximum Average Minimum Reduction

Chlorine — 2.0 mg/L ± 10% 1.94 mg/L <0.05 mg/L <0.05 mg/L 97.41% 97.22% >50% T &O — — —— —— —— Particulate** — ≥ 10000 particles 4100000 #/mL 24400 #/mL 67000 #/mL 99.35% 97.84% >85%

Standard No. 53: Health Effects

Turbidity 1 NTU*** 11 ± 1 NTU*** 11.08 NTU 0.21 NTU 0.38 NTU 98.04% 96.20% 0.5 NTU Cysts 99.95% red. Min. 50000L 141750 #/L <1 #/L 2 #/L >99.99% >99.99% >99.95% Asbestos 99% red. 10

and 108fibers/L; 168 MF/L 0.99885891 MF/L <1 MF/L 99.89% 99.82% >99%

fibers >10 µm long

Lead, 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.147 mg/L <0.001 mg/L <0.001 mg/L 99.32% 99.29% 0.010 mg/L pH 6.5

Lead, 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L ± 10% 0.143 mg/L <0.001 mg/L <0.001 mg/L 99.30% 99.29% 0.010 mg/L pH 8.5

Mercury, 0.002 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 0.006033333 mg/L <0.0002 mg/L <0.0002 mg/L 96.68% 96.49% 0.002 mg/L pH 6.5

Mercury, 0.002 mg/L 0.006 mg/L ± 10% 0.0058 mg/L 0.000333 mg/L 0.0005 mg/L 94.34% 92.06% 0.002 mg/L pH 8.5

Lindane 0.0002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L ± 10% 0.002016667 mg/L <0.00002 mg/L <0.00002 mg/L 99.00% 98.95% 0.0002 mg/L Benzene 0.001 mg/L 0.015 mg/L ± 10% 0.01417 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 96.47% 96.43% 0.005 mg/L Atrazine 0.003 mg/L 0.009 mg/L ± 10% 0.00830 mg/L 0.002000 mg/L 0.002000 mg/L 74.82% 61.54% 0.003 mg/L

VOC Reduction

Chloroform 0.080 mg/L 0.30 ± 10% 0.31429 mg/L 0.00186429 mg/L 0.0055 mg/L 99.40% 98.28% 95% *Tested using a flow rate of 0.60 gpm (2.27 l/min); pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 ± 0.5; temp. of 68° ± 5°F (20° ± 3°C) **Measurement in particles/mL. Particles used were 0.5–1 microns. ***NTU—Nephelometric Turbidity Units

Operating Specifications

Capacity: certified for up to 160 gallons (605 l); up to six months Pressure requirement: 35–120 psi (2.8–8.2 bar) Temperature: 33–100°F (0.6–38°C) Flow rate: 0.60 gpm (2.27 l/min)

Replacement Filter Canisters/Estimated Replacement Costs

FQSVF—Replacement filter canister $35–40

For replacement parts, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (U.S.), 800.663.6060 (Canada–English), 800.361.3869 (Canada–French)

IOWA RESIDENTS ONLY:

Store or Seller’s Name

Address

City State Zip Telephone

Seller’s signature

Customer’s signature Date

State of California

Department of Health Services

Water Treatment Device

Certificate Number

160104 -

Date Issued: February 9, 2004

Trademark/Model Designation

GXSV65 F FQSVF

GQSV65 F FQSVF

GNSV70 FBL FQSVF

GNSV75 FWW FQSVF

General Electric Company

Manufacturer:

The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pursuant to Section 116830 of the Health and Safety Code for the following health related contaminants:

Microbiological Contaminants and Turbidity

Cysts Turbidity

Organic Contaminants

Atrazine Lindane Benzene VOCs

Alachlor Atrazine Benzene Carbofuran Carbon Tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chloropicrin 2,4-D DBCP o-Dichlorobenzene p-Dichlorobenzene 1,2-Dichloroethane 1,1-Dichloroethylene cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 1,2-Dichloropropane cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene Dinoseb

Rated Service Capacity:

160 gal

Do not use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality, except that systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts.

Replacement Element(s)

Inorganic/Radiological Contaminants

Asbestos Lead Mercury

Endrin Ethylbenzene EDB Haloacetonitriles (HAN) Bromochloroacetonitrile Dibromoacetonitrile Dichloroacetonitrile Trichloroacetonitrile Haloketones (HK) 1,1-Dichloro-2-Propanone 1,1,1-Trichloro-2-Propanone Heptachlor Heptachlor Epoxide Hexachlorobutadiene Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Lindane Methoxychlor Pentachlorophenol

Rated Service Flow:

Simazine Styrene 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethylene Toluene 2,4,5-TP (Silvex) Tribromoacetic Acid 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Trichloroethylene Trihalomethanes (THMs) Bromodichloromethane Bromoform Chloroform Chlorodibromomethane Xylenes

0.6 gpm

Installation Instructions.

Important Installation Recommendations

WARNING: Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.

■ Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Water Filtration system.

Tools and Materials Required for Installation

• Phillips screwdriver

• Two (2) adjustable wrenches

• Electric drill and drill bit to drill 3/4″ hole (type as required) if mounting hole is needed for faucet

• 1/16″ drill bit (optional for pilot holes)

• Tape measure

• If your main water line is a rigid pipe, you will require a compression fitting and possibly other plumbing hardware to complete

the installation.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the sink, consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures. Special drill bits may

be needed for porcelain or stainless steel.

Contents Included with the Product

• Water filter system assembly, including mounting screw

• Feed water adapter and supply valve

• Faucet assembly with electronic base monitor and tubing

Influent challenge levels are average influent concentrations determined in surrogate qualification testing.

µg/L means Micrograms Per Liter.

Maximum product water level was not observed but was set at the detection limit of the analysis.

Maximum product level is set at a value determined in surrogate qualification testing.

Chemical reduction percent and maximum product water level calculated at chloroform 95% breakthrough point as determined in surrogate qualification testing.

The surrogate test results for heptachlor Epoxide demonstrated a 98% reduction. These data were used to calculate an upper occurrence concentration, which would produce a maximum product water level at the MCL.

Organic Chemicals Reduced by Chloroform Surrogate Testing

Avg.

Max.

Contaminant Influent (µg/L)

Effluent (µg/L)

Alachlor 50 1.0

Atrazine 100 3.0

Benzene 81 1.0

Carbofuran 190 1.0

Carbon Tetrachloride 78 1.8

Chlorobenzene 77 1.0

Chloropicrin 15 0.2

2,4-D 110 1.7

Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 52 0.02

o-Dichlorobenzene 80 1.0

p-Dichlorobenzene 40 1.0

1,2-Dichloroethane 88 4.8

1,1-Dichloroethylene 83 1.0

cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 170 0.5

trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 86 1.0

1,2-Dichloropropane 80 1.0

cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene 79 1.0

Dinoseb 170 0.2

Endrin 53 0.59

Ethylbenzene 88 1.0

Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) 44 0.02

Haloacetonitriles (HAN):

Bromochloroacetonitrile 22 0.5

Dibromoacetonitrile 24 0.6

Dichloroacetonitrile 9.6 0.2

Trichloroacetonitrile 15 0.3

Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions; actual performance may vary.

NOTE: Substances reduced are not necessarily in your water. Filter must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter cartridges. WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be

used on disinfected waters that contain filterable cysts.

Performance Data Sheet.

Installation Instructions.

Feed Water Adapter and Supply Valve

A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION

(Utilizing existing kitchen sink water supply valve [A] and removable faucet tubing [B])

For 1/2-inch and 3/8-inch installations

1. Refer to Fig. 1 to complete assembly depending on supply valve size (A).

2. Turn off the COLD water supply valve (A).

Unscrew the existing faucet tubing line (B) from the supply valve (A), COLD side only. NOTE: For rigid pipe, see C. Optional Installation on page 7.

(B) Faucet tubing line (not included)

(D) Coupling

(A) Water supply valve (not included)

(F) Inlet valve

(G) Gasket

(H) Ferrule

(I) Nut

(F) Inlet valve

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

For 3/8-inch Valve For 1/2-inch Valve

(G) Gasket

(F) Inlet valve

(D) Coupling

(B) Faucet tubing line (not included)

(A) Water supply valve (not included)

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