GE GXWH01C, GXWH08C Installation Instructions

GXWH08C

System is Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for nominal Particulate Reduction Class III.

GE SmartWater ™

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Household Water Filtration System — GXWH01C and GXWH08C

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■Check with your state and local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the Household Water Filtration System. Using a qualified installer is recommended.

■Be sure the water supply conforms with the Specifications Guidelines. If the water supply conditions are unknown, contact your municipal water company.

WARNING: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality

without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

■It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be placed directly upstream of your household filter.

PROPER INSTALLATION

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

	■ Check with your local public works department for					■ Do not install on HOT WATER. The temperature of the
	plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you					water supply to the Household Filtration System must
	install the Household Water Filtration System.					be between the minimum of 40°F and the maximum
	■ Use the Household Water Filtration System on a potable,					of 100°F. See the Specification Guidelines.
	safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter					■ Do not install the Household Water Filtration System
	cartridge will not purify water or make unsafe water safe					using copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering
	to drink. DO NOT use on HOT water (100˚F max).					process will damage the unit.
	■ Protect the Household Water Filtration System and piping					WARNING: Discard all unused parts and packaging
	from freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.					material after installation. Small parts remaining after
	■ Your Household Water Filtration System will withstand up to					installation could be a choke hazard.
	125 psi water pressure. If your house water supply pressure					■ Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere
	is higher than 100 psi during the day (it may reach higher					it will be exposed to sunlight.
	levels at night), install a pressure-reducing valve before the
	system is installed.
		REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES				Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover
						cards accepted) by visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com
		FOR INSTALLATION
						or from Parts and Accessories 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or
	■ 2 wrenches: 11⁄8″ and 11⁄4″					800.663.6060 (Canada).
	■ Pipe cutter or hacksaw					■ If unit is to be installed on plastic, PVC, or galvanized
	■ File					plumbing, separate hardware must be purchased.
	■ Emery paper						CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
	■ Screwdriver
						■ Filter housing and head
	■ For GXWH01C model, additional installation parts may
						■ Product literature
	be required:
						■ Sediment filter (for GXWH08C)
		• (2) 3⁄4″ compression adapters with brass ferrule and
						■ (2) 3⁄4″ brass compression adapters with nut
		nut for installation on copper plumbing –				and ferrule (for GXWH08C)
		Installation Kit available:
						■ Teflon® tape (for GXWH08C)
		–	Retail Part (WHKIT)			■ Sump wrench (for GXWH08C)
		–	GE Parts (WS35X10023)
						■ Grounding clamps and wire (for GXWH08C)
		• UL-approved grounding clamps and 8-gauge copper

grounding wire–Installation Kit available:

–Retail Part (WHKIT)

–GE Parts (WS35X10023)

•Teflon® Tape

•Sump Wrench

–Retail Part (UCWRNCH)

–GE Parts (WX5X140)

GXWH01C

System is Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for nominal Particulate Reduction Class III.

251B6021P001 10-01 JR 49-50043-3

www.GEAppliances.com

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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ABOUT THE FILTER CARTRIDGE

Specification Guidelines

Minimum–Maximum Supply Water Pressure: 20–125 pounds per square inch (psi)

Minimum–Maximum Supply Water Temperature: 40°F/100°F	Rated Service Flow: 4 gpm

Filter Cartridge Life

Several variables determine how long the cartridge will last in your Household Water Filtration System. These include:

■levels of sediment or other undesirable substances in your water.

■the amount of water you use.

■the filter location (filtering all or part of your household water).

GE MODEL	FUNCTION	LIFE	CONSTRUCTION
FXUSC*	Sediment	3 month/16,000 gallons	Polyspun
	15 Micron
FXWPC	Sediment	3 month/16,000 gallons	Pleated
FXWSC	Sediment	3 month/16,000 gallons	String Wound
	10 Micron
FXWTC*	Sediment	3 month/15,000 gallons	Carbon Paper
	5 Micron
	Chlorine

*NSF Certification for particulate reduction applies only to the FXUSC and FXWTC when used in GXWH01C or GXWH08C Filtration Systems.

Filter Cartridge Replacement

You should change your filter when the water flow is noticeably reduced or at least every three months.

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Turn off water to filter. For model GXWH01C, water must be shut off from an upstream valve. For model GXWH08C, rotate bypass valve to the bypass position.

Press the red pressure release button to release pressure.

Unscrew the filter canister and discard used filter. Wash the filter canister with mild soap and water. Do not use harsh cleaners or hot water.

Inspect the filter canister O-ring. Make sure it is lightly lubricated and completely seated in the groove. It is recommended that you replace the O-ring if it is damaged.

Place a new filter cartridge into the canister making sure it is centered and completely seated on the bottom seal.

Reinstall the filter canister to the unit. Hand tightening is all that is required to seal the unit.

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Slowly turn on water to the filter by using the bypass valve (model GXWH08C) or the upstream shut-off valve.

Press the red pressure release button to remove trapped air.

Open any downstream faucet and allow filter system to flush for 5 minutes.

Turn sump wrench tool clockwise to remove

(on some models)

Sump

	GXWH01C		GXWH08C	Bypass valve
	Red pressure			Red pressure
	release button
				release button
		Head		Head
	Filter		Filter
	cartridge	O-ring seal		O-ring seal
			cartridge
		Filter canister		Filter canister
		Turn		Turn
	Turn	counterclockwise	Turn
				counterclockwise
	clockwise	to tighten	clockwise
				to tighten
	to remove		to remove
	canister		canister

	STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
	Installation Overview	GXWH01C	GXWH08C
	NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 11⁄2 ″
	under the filter for removing the sump, to change	Recommended	Recommended
	the cartridge.
		shut-off valve	shut-off valve

Recommended	Recommended
shut-off valve	shut-off valve

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Select Location

Select a location for the filter that is:

It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides

■ protected from freezing.

of the filter.

■ not exposed to direct sunlight.

Install Fittings

Assemble an adapter to the inlet and outlet of the head.

Instructions are for installing fittings supplied with the

Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross

thread. Use a 11⁄8″ wrench firmly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

filter (on some models) or the WHKIT onto 3/4″ copper

About one to two thread(s) should remain visible.

plumbing. If the unit is to be installed on any other type of

tubing (plastic, PVC, galvanized), different hardware must be

purchased. See instructions with additional hardware

Teflon® tape

purchased, or consult a qualified plumber.

Apply about 6″ of Teflon® tape, in a clockwise direction, to

the pipe threads (course) of each adapter. DO NOT use joint

compound on any parts.

Cut Water Line

Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw, cut pipe. Sand (file) cut

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Turn off water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain

ends of pipe to assure that they are square and smooth.

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water out of pipes.

GXWH01C

GXWH08C

Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both compression

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D

fittings and set aside. Using a tape measure or ruler,

measure the distance “D” as shown.

■ NOTE: It is recommended that the shut-off valve be placed

before and after the filter as shown in the Installation

Overview illustration.

Measure to shoulder

■ Select the location for the filter. Mark the distance “D”

of fittings. Copper

pipe butts against

on the pipe.

this shoulder.

Attach Fittings to Water Line

	Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.
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	Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.
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	D
Brass ferrule	Brass ferrule
Nut	Nut

Installing the Unit

1 Align filter assembly with pipe ends making certain that the incoming water supply is going into the filter opening marked “IN”. It may be necessary to spread the pipe ends apart to install filter assembly.

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Using a 11⁄8″ wrench to hold the adapter in place, use a 11⁄4″ wrench to tighten the nut. Repeat process for other fittings.

If necessary, support the water pipe on either side of the filter unit.

Installing the Ground Wire

IMPORTANT: A copper or galvanized house cold water pipe is often used to ground electrical outlets in the home. Grounding protects you from electrical shock. The water filter housing may have broken this ground path. To restore connection, install a 12″ long, 8-gauge copper wire across the filter, tightly clamped using UL-approved 1/2″–1″ bronze grounding clamps at both ends as shown. Zinc clamps should not be used on copper plumbing. For GXWH01C, wire and clamps may be purchased separately from your local hardware store, or are available by visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com, or from Parts and Accessories by calling 800.626.2002 (U.S.)or 800.663.6060 (Canada) – order part

number WHKIT.

1 Clean copper pipe and ends of wire with emery paper. Bare wire is recommended. If insulated wire is used, it should be stripped 3/4″ at each end before cleaning with emery paper.

2 Attach bronze clamps to copper pipe. Tighten screws.

3 Attach wire to clamps as shown. Tighten screws.

NOTE: If your house plumbing is plastic, it would not be used as a grounding path, and this step should be skipped.

Ground wire

Clamp

Final Check			4
		Install filter, if not all ready done. (See Filter Cartridge
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		Replacement section.)		5
		Slowly turn on water supply.
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		Check entire system for leaks.
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If leaking, shut off water pressure and tighten or reseal fittings.

Open any downstream faucet and allow filter system to flush for 5 minutes.

PARTS LIST

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004

999

001				G	G
				X	X
002				W	W
				H	H
001				0	0
				1	8
003	Ref. No.	Part No.	Part Description	C	C
	001	WS35X10023	Installation Kit	—	1
		or WHKIT
	002	WS19X10012	Head Assembly with Vent	1	—
		WS19X10013	Head Assembly with Valve Assy.	—	1
	003	WS03X10038	O-Ring	1	1
	004	WS30X10003	Sump–White	1	—
		WS30X10004	Sump–Clear	—	1
	005	WX5X140	Sump Wrench	—	1
	006	FXUSC	Filter Element–Poly Spun	—	1
004		FXWPC	Filter Element–Pleated	—	—
006		FXWSC	Filter Element–String	—	—
		FXWTC	Filter Element–Carbon Paper	—	—
	999	49-50043	PM Installation Instructions	1	1
	To obtain replacement parts, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (U.S.),
005	800.663.6060 (Canada–English), 800.361.3869 (Canada–French).

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

	• What does this warranty cover?	– Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
	– Any defect in materials or workmanship in the	or acts of God.
	manufactured product.	– Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
	• What does this warranty not cover?	defects with this appliance, its installation or repair.
	– Filter Cartridges	• For how long after the original purchase?
	– Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the	– One Year.
		• How do I make a warranty claim?
	product
	– Improper installation	– Return to the retailer from which it was purchased along
		with a copy of the “Proof of Purchase.” This warranty
	– Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, altered or
		excludes the cost of shipping or service calls
	used for other than the intended purpose
		to your home.
	– Defects that result from improper installation or damage
		• How does state law relate to this warranty?
	not caused by GE
		– This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
	– Liability on the part of GE under this or any other
		also have other rights which vary from state to state.
	warranty for any indirect or consequential damage	THIS WARRANTY IS INTENDED TO BE IN LIEU OF
	– Products that are used for commercial or industrial	ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
	applications	IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
	– Use of this product where water is microbiologically	MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
		PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
	unsafe or of unknown quality, without adequate
		Contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
	disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified
		(U.S.), or toll-free 866.777.7627 (Canada).
	for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that
	may contain filterable cysts.

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