GE GX1S01C Installation Instructions

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION

■ Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers

■ Pliers and adjustable jaw wrench

OPTIONAL KITS AND TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Installation kit (SSKIT), sump wrench (UCWRNCH) and faucet (UNFCTBL or UNFCTWW) are sold separately for model GX1S01C.

■ Hand- or battery-powered drill and 1⁄4″ bit (saddle valve installation)

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

■ Pipe cutter

■ File

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.

GX1S01C is

Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI

Standards 42 and 53 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.

GE SmartWater

™

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Water Filtration System model GX1S01C (Filters not included)

7239197 215C1044P032 (01-06 JR) 49-50191

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

Inlet-outlet–3/8″ NPT

Service

Replacement Filter (not included) flow rate Capacity Pressure Temperature

FXUTC – Taste and Odor 1.0 gpm 3000 gal. or 6 months 40–125 psi 40–100°F

FXULC (rev. 2) – Lead and Cyst 0.6 gpm 600 gal. or 6 months 40–125 psi 40–100°F

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■

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

■ Use the Water Filtration system on a potable, safe-to-drink,

home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridge will not purify the water, or make it safe to drink.

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

■

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.

■

Your Water Filtration system will withstand up to 125 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.

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.

Discard all unused and packaging material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could be a choke hazard.

INSTALLATION OPTIONS

CAUTION:

For connection to cold water

line only.

Option 1: For connection to primary sink faucet

NOTE: For use with filter element FXUTC ONLY. Use of other filter elements could adversely affect main faucet flow rate.

Required Tool Kit

(sold separately)

■ Installation Kit – SSKIT(full instructions included with kit)

■ Sump Wrench – UCWRNCH (recommended)

1. Shut off cold water supply.

2. Cut out a 3″ section of pipe.

3. Make connections as shown.

4. Fully open faucet and turn to cold.

5. Slowly turn on cold water and check for leaks.

6. Close faucet when water flow is smooth.

Option 2: For connection to secondary filtered water faucet

NOTE: For use with FXUTC or FXULC (rev. 2) filter elements.

Required Tool Kit (sold separately)

■ Installation Kit – SSKIT (full instructions included with kit)

■ Faucet – UCFCTBL or UCFCTWW

■ Sump Wrench – UCWRNCH (recommended)

1. Shut off cold water supply.

2. Make connections as shown.

3. Fully open filtered water faucet.

4. Slowly turn on water supply valve and check for leaks.

5. Close faucet when water flow is smooth.

Filtered water faucet

Sink

Hot

Cold

Water supply valve

Washer

Adapter

Nut

Water in

Water out

Tubing

Insert

Mounting screw (2)

Nut

Tubing

MOUNTING BRACKET TO CABINET WALL

NOTE: Installation kit (SSKIT), sump wrench (UCWRNCH) and faucet (UNFCTBL or UNFCTWW) are sold separately for model GX1S01C.

The bracket can be used as a template for marking the location of the mounting screws. When determining the location of the bracket, make sure you leave 1

⁄2″

to 2″ of free area under the sumps to allow for sump removal and enough space on either side to make the tubing connections.

Mounting screws

Mounting bracket

Sump

2-3/4″

1-1⁄2″ to 2″

Cold water line

Water supply valve

Inlet

Outlet

To main faucet

FLUSH PROCEDURE

Whenever water of unknown quality is passed through the GE Water Filtration system, filter elements should be discarded and the filtration system flushed.

Circumstances that may require flushing the system are:

■ Boil-water advisory.

■ Flooding of the GE Water Filtration system.

■ Long-term non-use.

The procedure for flushing the GE Water Filtration system is:

See Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement section and follow steps 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Next, reinstall the sump (without the filter element), turn water on and flush water through the faucet.

Then, turn water off, remove sump, empty water out of sump and install new filter element.

Follow steps 5–10 in the Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement section to complete.

FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the Water Filtration system.

Close the water supply/saddle valve to the filter. Open the filtered water

faucet.

Remove the sump, using the sump wrench tool (not included), from the filter head by rotating the sump as shown in the below illustration. Be careful, the sump may be full of water. Be sure to keep the large o-ring seal.

If you are replacing a filter cartridge, remove and discard the used filter cartridge.

Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroughly wash the inside of the sump with hot, soapy water and rinse.

Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge in the sump.

Some cartridges fit either way, while others fit only one way. Observe markings on the cartridge.

NOTE: The Water Filtration system uses different types of filter cartridges. Be sure to install them correctly.

Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal in the sump with clean food grade silicone grease (silicone grease is available through GE Parts and Service:

1.800.626.2002, Part number WS60X10005). Be sure it is fully seated in its groove.

Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the center hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head. Failure to obtain proper alignment may cause damage to the filter and/or filtration system which will degrade filter performance.

Being careful not to cross-thread, rotate the sump onto the filter head and tighten securely by hand.

NOTE: If the sump will not tighten up to the head or if you feel resistance, you may have the cartridge in upside down or misaligned. Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation and reassemble.

Turn on the filtered water faucet. Then, slowly open the water supply/ saddle valve and allow the filter housing to fill.

Close the filtered water faucet. Then, check for leaks between the sump and the head.

NOTE: If leaking, turn off the water supply and turn on the filtered

water faucet. Disassemble the filter housing and check the o-ring for cuts, flat spots, etc., and sealing surfaces for foreign material. Clean the o-ring and lightly lubricate with clean silicone grease. Carefully press into the groove in the sump. Reassemble and check for leaks.

The filter cartridges contain activated carbon. When new, turn on the filtered water faucet for five minutes to flush the system.

Place filter change label on sump, inside cabinet door or in another convenient location. Write in date of filter change for future reference. Filters should be changed every six months.

O-ring seal

Cartridge

Sump I

Label

Head

OUTLET

INLET

Bracket

GE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM WARRANTY

PARTS LIST

REF. NO. PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION

0001 WS02X10001 SCREW #10-14 X 3/4″ 4 0002 WS28X10010 MOUNTING BRACKET 1 0003 WS02X10003 SCREW #10-14 X 1-1/4″ 2 0004 WS19X10011 HEAD 1 0005 WS03X10001 O-RING 3-3/8″ X 3-5/8″ 1 0006 WS30X10002 SUMP 1 0999 49-50191 PM MANUAL USE & CARE/

INSTALLATION 1

General Electric Parts Catalog

*NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by

a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation, use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

To obtain replacement parts, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (US), 800.663.6060 (Canada-English), 800.361.3869 (Canada-French).

999

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

• What does this warranty cover?

— Any defect in materials or workmanship in the manufactured product.

• What does this warranty not cover?

— Filter cartridge and batteries after 30 days from date of purchase. — Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. — Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. — Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, altered, used

commercially or used for other than the intended purpose.

— Use of this product where water 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.

— Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

— Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with

this appliance, its installation or repair.

• For how long after the original purchase?

— One (1) year.

• How do I make a warranty claim?

— Return to the retailer from which it was purchased, along with a copy

of the “Proof of Purchase.” A new or reconditioned unit will be provided. This warranty excludes the cost of shipping the product to your home.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home or office use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service to your home or office.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

866.777.7627 in Canada.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product exchange as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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