GE GXIS04C, GXIS15C User Manual

GN1S04C/GX1S04C is

Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Particulate Class I, Chlorine, and Taste/Odor, and Standard 53 for the reduction of Cyst, Turbidity and Asbestos.

GX1S15C (rev. 2) is

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

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GN1S04C GX1S04C

GX1S15C (Rev. 2)

Owner’s Manual

and Installation

Safety Instructions

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

Operating Instructions

About the Water Filtration

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Specification Guidelines . . . . . . . . .3

Installation Instructions

Faucet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Feed Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Filter Cartridge Installation or

Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Flush Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Important Recommendations . . . . .4

Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . . .6, 7

Tools/Materials Required . . . . . . . .4

Tubing Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .10

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Parts List/Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Manuel d’utilisation

et d’installation

Manual del propietario

y instalación

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Sistema de Filtración de Agua

Water Filtration

system

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

■

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.

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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

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 cartridges 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.

WARNING!

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Using the Water Filtration System and About the Filter Cartridge

The countertop faucet dispenses filtered drinking water when opened. It has a hand-operated, spring-loaded closed lever to prevent waste. You can keep the faucet open by pushing upward on the lever to lock it against the faucet spout.

Filter Cartridge Life—Several variables determine how long the cartridges will last in your Water Filtration system. These include:

How much water you use. How much sediment, taste and/or odor, lead, or other unwanted substance,

is in the water.

No matter which Water Filtration system you have, you should replace the cartridges every six months. In extremely poor water supplies, you may notice the return of the unwanted substance in your water before the six months are up. In this case the cartridges should be replaced immediately. If the system is also for lead or chemical contaminant removal, it is MORE IMPORTANT to replace the cartridges at least every six months.

NOTE: If the water supply contains high amounts of sediments, the carbon filters may plug prematurely, reducing filtered water flow to the system faucet. Cartridge

replacement is needed to restore flow.

Filtered water faucet

Open

Lock open

Specification guidelines.

Tools and Materials Required for Installation

Installation Overview

Installation Instructions.

Important Installation Recommendations

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.

■

Use the Water Filtration system on a potable, safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridges will not purify water or make unsafe water safe to drink. DO NOT use on HOT water (100° F. max.).

■ Protect the Water Filtration system and piping from freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.

■ Your Water Filtration system will withstand up to 125 psi water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than 100 psi during the day (it may reach higher levels at night), install a pressure reducing valve before the system.

WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically

unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. GX1S15C (rev. 2) is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. The water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily. Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard. Discard safely.

■ Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers

■ Pliers and adjustable jaw wrench

■ 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

Be sure to use the proper procedure for drilling porcelain or stainless steel. Special drill bits may be needed.

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 assembly, including mounting bracket and screws

■ Product Literature (Owner’s Manual and Installation, Product Data Sheet, Owner Product Registration Card)

■ Water supply/saddle valve

■ Filtered water faucet, for sink or countertop mounting

■ 3

⁄

8″ tubing and fittings to make all needed connections

■ Sump wrench

Filtered water faucet

Sink

Hot

Shutoff valve

NOTE: To change the filter cartridge, you must turn off the water. A nearby shutoff valve is convenient. Most sinks already have shutoff valves on the supply pipes.

Cold

Water supply valve

Tubing insert

Tubing adapter

Compression nut

Water in

Water out

Tubing

Insert

Mounting screw (2)

Nut

Tubing

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

Model GX1S04C only

Feed Water Supply

Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan,

then install a cold feed water supply fitting. For new home installation using standard plumbing fittings, see first two illustrations below. A typical installation for existing homes using the saddle valve is shown in third illustration below.

A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION

Turn off the cold water supply.

Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 3 ⁄8″ OD tubing. A typical connection is shown in illustrations at right (parts not included). Make sure a water supply valve is used.

B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION Where codes permit

*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.

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.

Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as shown in illustration at right.

DANGER: To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, use a battery-powered hand drill only to make the hole. DO NOT USE AN

ELECTRIC DRILL.

Close the water supply valve by turning the handle clockwise.

Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge air from the system. Close faucets when water runs smoothly.

Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*

Pre-drill 1⁄4″ hole

Seal—make sure the seal is in place

Clamp X

Nut (2)—not required if holes in clamp are threaded

Valve

Handle

Tubing adapter

Tubing insert

Compression nut



Clamp Z

Preferred water supply connection (using compression fitting)

Insert (not included)

Cold water pipe

3⁄8″ tubing to inlet

Ferrule

Water supply valve

Typical location

Cold water

Use to connect the tubing

*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.

Snug valve into bracket

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

Some threads should be visible

Rubber gasket

Step-by-step installation instructions.

Faucet Installation

Be sure there is room underneath the sink to make the needed connections. Select one of the following places to install the faucet:

—IN an existing sink spray attachment or soap dispenser hole. —IN a hole to be drilled in the sink top. —IN a hole to be drilled in the countertop, next to the sink.

NOTE: Looking at second illustration at right, be sure the faucet base will fit flat against the surface at the selected location so the gasket will seal.

If drilling is needed, make a 3⁄ 4″ dia. hole. Be sure to use the proper

procedure for drilling porcelain or stainless steel. Special drill bits may be needed.

Place small gasket, base and large gasket (in that order) onto the faucet stem. Next, place lock washer and hex nut onto faucet stud.

Insert tubing insert into tubing adapter. Securely tighten to faucet stud.

Feed the length of 3 ⁄8″ OD tube from the bottom, up through the mounting hole. Connect to the tubing adapter as shown in second illustration, tightening the compression nut securely.

Remove the short shipping tube and insert the spout into the faucet body. Rotate spout into place.

Lower the faucet assembly into place on the underside of the mounting hole. Place

the mounting bracket above the lock washer. While holding

the mounting bracket in place, securely tighten the hex nut.

Sink

Base

Lock washer

Faucet

Lever

Spout

Faucet stud

Small gasket

Large gasket

Compression nut

Tubing adapter

Mounting bracket

Hex nut

Tubing insert

3/8″ tubing, (run to Filter outlet)

Compression nut

ASSEMBLED

Tubing adapter

Tubing insert

Mounting Bracket to Cabinet Wall

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 1-1 ⁄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.

Tubing Connections—Compression Style (Models GX1S04C and GN1S04C)

Run the length of 3⁄8″ tubing, connected to the bottom of faucet, to the filter system outlet. Allow enough slack in the tubing so the unit can be easily removed for filter changes. Measure and cut the end of the tubing square.

Slide a compression nut onto the end of the tubing and push a tubing insert into the tubing.

Connect the tubing and tighten the compression nuts securely.

Repeat the preceding steps to connect a length of tubing between the filter system inlet and the water supply/saddle valve (illustration in the Installation Overview section).

Mounting screws

Tubing connector (outlet)

Tubing connector (inlet)

Mounting bracket

Sump

2-3⁄4″

1-1⁄2″ to 2″

Tubing Connections—Push-In Style (Model GX1S15C [rev. 2])

Run the length of the 3⁄8″ tubing, connected to the bottom of the faucet, to the filter system outlet (illustration above). Allow enough slack in the tubing so that the unit can be easily removed.

Measure and cut the end of the tubing square using a sharp cutter or knife. Remove any burrs (illustration A).

Inspect the end of the tubing, about 1 inch, to be sure there are no imperfections. It may be necessary to cut the tubing again.

Mark the tubing for length of insertion. For 3/8″ OD tubing the insertion length should be approximately 3/4 of an inch. Tubing must be fully

inserted to avoid leaks.

DO NOT REMOVE GRAY COLLET. Push the tubing all the way into the fitting until it bottoms out. The insertion line should be hidden or barely visible (illustration B and C). Slightly pull on the tubing to verify engagement.

Repeat the procedure to connect the tubing between the filter system inlet and the water supply/saddle valve (illustration in the Installation Overview section).

To remove tubing (illustration D), depress and hold gray collet. Pull tubing to remove.

NOTE: Avoid installing the unit where the tubing is pulled at a sharp angle. This type of installation may cause the fittings to leak. If using tubing other than what is supplied, be sure it is high quality, exact size and roundness, and has a smooth surface.

Engagement

3/4″ (3/8″ tubing)

Gray Collet

(DO NOT REMOVE)

Gray Collet

Tubing

Cut tubing square

End of tubing round and smooth, with no cuts,

nicks or flat spots (approximately 1″)

Insertion line

Depress gray collet and pull tubing to remove

Insert tubing

Insert

Gray Collet

(DO NOT REMOVE)

Insertion line

Tubing

Tubing must be fully inserted to avoid leaks.

3⁄4″

O-ring seal

Cartridge

Sump I

Label

Head

Bracket

OUTLET

INLET

About the water filtration system.

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. (See illustration in the

Installation Overview section for location of the water supply valve.) Open the filtered water faucet.

Remove the sump, using the sump wrench tool*, from the filter head by rotating the sump as shown. 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 two different types of filter cartridges. Be sure to install them correctly. See Specification Guidelines for a complete list of filter performance characteristics.

Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal in the sump with clean food grade silicone grease (silicone grease is available through GE Parts and Services: 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 or alignment and reassemble.

Turn on the filtered water faucet. Then, slowly open the water supply 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.

Sump

*Turn sump wrench tool

provided clockwise to remove sump

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 Replacement section and follow steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Next, reinstall the sumps (without the filter elements), turn water on, and flush water through the faucet for one minute.

Then, turn water off, remove sumps, empty water out of sumps and install new filter elements.

Follow steps 5-10 in the Filter Cartridge Replacement section to complete.

Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Water contains tiny New filter cartridges contain • Turn on the filtered water faucet and allow these harmless black particles activated carbon, which is a carbon particles to purge from the cartridge. Turn off the

harmless black powder. faucet when the water is clear.

Water has air bubbles Air in system after installation. • Will go away after water runs for a while. and is cloudy

Chlorine taste and /or The filter cartridge is no •

Replace filter cartridge.

odor in the product water longer removing chlorine

from the water supply.

Water dispenses Filter may have an integral • A slower flow (approx. 0.6 g/min.) is normal with this style of very slowly

flow restrictor. filter. If flow rate is unacceptable replace the filter with one that

does not have an integral flow restrictor.

The filter has been installed • A six-month change-out period is recommended. for too long. Replace filter cartridge.

The filter cartridge has • High sediment levels can cause premature clogging. become clogged. Replace filter cartridge.

Push-in fittings are leaking Tubing may not be installed • Fully follow the installation instructions (page 7) and be sure (GX1S15C [rev. 2]) properly. the tubing is installed to the proper depth.

Tubing may be damaged. • Examine the end of tubing (approx. 1 inch) for defects such

as scratches, grooves, roundness, etc. Trim tubing and fully reinstall.

Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service.

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