GE GXSM01HWW User Manual

GE Shower Filter

USE AND CARE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Shower Filter—GXSM01HWW

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ Check with your local public works department for plumbing

codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the Water Filtration System. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plumbing code 248 shall be adhered to. Consult with your licensed plumber for installation of system.

■ 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.

SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

■ 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 125 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.

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

Your new GE shower filter comes complete with all the necessary hardware for most installations. Each filter gives you up to 6 months of filtered water. The filter should be changed after 6 months of use or 10,000 gallons, whichever comes first.

215C1180P001 49-50164-1 (06--06 JR) 147095 Rev. A

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

For service in the U.S., contact us at: ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES.

In Canada, call toll free, 866.777.7627.

This system is Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 177 for the reduction of the claims specified on the Performance Data Sheet.

Service Service Temperature

Model Flow Rate Life Pressure Range

GXSM01HWW 2.5 gpm 10,000 gallons 20–125 psi 40°–160°F

(9.5 lpm) (37,900 liters) (1.4–8.6 bar) (4.4°–71.1°C)

or 6 months*

*Filter life varies with local water conditions.

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

■ Shower Unit

■ Filter

■ Use and Care/Installation Instructions

TOOLS NEEDED

■ None

Ref. No. Part No. Part Description

001 GXSM01HWW Shower Filter System (includes filter) 002 FXSCH Replacement Filter

0999 49-50164 Use and Care/Installation Instructions

For replacement parts and pricing in the U.S.: 800.626.2002. In Canada: 866.777.7627.

PARTS LIST

Swivel collar

Shower pipe

Shower head*

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Remove shower filter from shrink wrap packaging.

Remove label off the bottom of the filter base.

Remove the existing shower head from the shower pipe.

Hold the unit in the final mounting position and connect the shower filtration system to the shower pipe by turning the swivel collar to tighten onto the threads of the shower pipe.

Connect the shower head (removed in step 3) on the shower filtration system.

Slowly turn on the cold water and check for leaks. Tighten if necessary.

Remove the label

*Shower head not included.

OPERATION

To receive filtered water, open the water supply.

CLEANING THE SYSTEM

Use a damp cloth and mild soap for cleaning. Do not use harsh chemicals, detergents, abrasives, solvents or cleaning fluids, since they will damage the system.

FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Turn off the water to the filtration system.

Remove the filter housing by turning counterclockwise. Be sure to support the shower pipe and the filter housing and base during the filter removal to avoid damage to the system.

NOTE: Some water may drip from the system during filter cartridge removal.

Pull the filter cartridge straight out of the housing and dispose.

Remove the label at the bottom of the new filter; insert new filter cartridge into the filter base.

Put the housing back on the base by turning the housing clockwise until it locks into place.

Slowly turn on the water and check for leaks.

O-ring

Filter base

Filter cartridge

Filter housing

O-ring

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Shower filter unit won’t Swivel collar not tight enough. • Tighten the swivel collar. stay in position

Leaking around the Missing gasket in tightening nut. • Use Teflon Tape on shower pipe threads. shower pipe area

Swivel collar not tight enough. • Tighten the swivel collar.

Gasket not seated in the swivel • Make sure gasket is seated in the swivel collar, then tighten collar. the swivel collar.

Housing leaking Filter housing not secured to • Make sure housing is securely attached to the base.

the base.

Missing O-ring on filter housing. • Return to the store.

Filter cartridge housing fits Missing O-ring on replacement • Return to the store. loosely to the base filter.

Leaking around shower head Missing gasket in shower. • Use Teflon Tape on shower filter threads.

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

Remove the label

PERFORMANCE DATA

Max. Permissible

Influent Challenge Product Water Reduction Minimum Average

Substance Concentration Concentration Requirements Reduction Reduction

Standard 177 Chlorine

2 mg/L ± 10% 1 mg/L ≥ 50% 67.3% 76.3%

GE GXSM01HWW with FXSCH Cartridge Shower Filtration System

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 177 for the reduction of free available chlorine. The concentration of free available chlorine 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 177. This system has not been evaluated for free available chlorine reduction performance in the presence of chloramines. Free available chlorine reduction performance may be impacted by the presence of chloramines in the water supply. Please contact your local water utility to determine if chloramines are used in treating your water.

Test Conditions:

■ Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm (9.5 Lpm)

■ Inlet Pressure: 80 PSI (5.5 bar)

■ pH: 7.5± 1

■ Temperature: 102°F–104°F (38.8°C–40.0°C)

Operating Requirements:

■ Service Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm (9.5 Lpm)

■ Rated Service Life: 10,000 gallons (37,900 L)

■ Pressure: 20–125 psi (1.4–8.6 bar)

■ Temperature: 40°F–160°F (4.4°C–71.1°C)

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

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

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 Cartridges. — 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.

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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