GE GXWH01C, GXWH08C Installation Instructions

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

FOR INSTALLATION

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2 wrenches: 11⁄8″ and 11⁄4″

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Pipe cutter or hacksaw

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File

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Emery paper

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Screwdriver

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For GXWH01C model, additional installation parts may be required:

• (2)

⁄4″ compression adapters with brass ferrule and

nut for installation on copper plumbing – Installation Kit available:

– Retail Part (WHKIT) – GE Parts (WS35X10023)

• 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)

Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by visiting our Website at www.GEAppliances.com or from Parts and Accessories 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or

800.663.6060 (Canada).

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If unit is to be installed on plastic, PVC, or galvanized plumbing, separate hardware must be purchased.

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

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Filter housing and head

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Product literature

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Sediment filter

(for GXWH08C)

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(2) 3⁄4″

brass compression adapters with nut

and ferrule (for GXWH08C)

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Teflon®tape (for GXWH08C)

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Sump wrench (for GXWH08C)

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Grounding clamps and wire (for GXWH08C)

GE SmartWater

™

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Household Water Filtration System — GXWH01C and GXWH08C

251B6021P001 10-01 JR 49-50043-3

www.GEAppliances.com

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.

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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.

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t is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve

be placed directly upstream of your household filter.

PROPER INSTALLATION

■ Check with your local public works department for

plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Household Water Filtration System.

■ Use the Household Water Filtration System on a potable,

safe-to-drink, home COLD water supply only. The filter cartridge will not purify water or make unsafe water safe to drink. DO NOT use on HOT water (100˚F max).

■ Protect the Household Water Filtration System and piping

from freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.

■ Your Household 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 is installed.

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Do not install on HOT WATER. The temperature of the water supply to the Household Filtration System must be between the minimum of 40

°F and the maximum

of 100°F

. See the Specification Guidelines

■ Do not install the Household Water Filtration System

using copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process will damage the unit.

WARNING:

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

■ Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere

it will be exposed to sunlight.

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

System is

Tested and Certified by NSF

International against ANSI/NSF

Standard 42 for nominal Particulate Reduction Class III.

System is

Tested and Certified by NSF

International against ANSI/NSF

Standard 42 for nominal Particulate Reduction Class III.

GXWH01C

GXWH08C

ABOUT THE FILTER CARTRIDGE

Filter Cartridge Replacement

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

Filter Cartridge Life

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

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levels of sediment or other undesirable substances in your water.

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the amount of water you use.

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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.

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.

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.

Installation Overview

NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 11⁄2 ″

under the filter for removing the sump, to change the cartridge.

Turn sump wrench tool clockwise to remove (on some models)

Sump

Bypass valve

Filter cartridge

O-ring seal

Red pressure release button

Head

Filter canister

Turn clockwise to remove canister

Tur n counterclockwise to tighten

Turn clockwise to remove canister

Turn counterclockwise to tighten

Red pressure release button

Filter cartridge

O-ring seal

Filter canister

Head

GXWH01C

GXWH08C

Recommended shut-off valve

GXWH01C

GXWH08C

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

Recommended shut-off valve

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Select Location

Select a location for the filter that is:

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protected from freezing.

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not exposed to direct sunlight.

It is recommended that a shut-off valve be placed on both sides of the filter.

Install Fittings

Instructions are for installing fittings supplied with the filter (on some models) or the WHKIT onto 3/4″ copper 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 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.

Assemble an adapter to the inlet and outlet of the head. Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross thread. Use a 1

⁄8″ wrench firmly. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

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

Cut Water Line

Turn off water supply and open a nearby faucet to drain water out of pipes.

Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both compression fittings and set aside. Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance “D” as shown.

■ NOTE: I

t is recommended that the shut-off valve be placed

before and after the filter as shown in the Installation Overview illustration.

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

on the pipe.

Using a pipe cutter or hacksaw, cut pipe. Sand (file) cut ends of pipe to assure that they are square and smooth.

Attach Fittings to Water Line

Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.

Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.

Nut

Brass ferrule

Nut

Brass ferrule

Measure to shoulder

of fittings. Copper pipe butts against

this shoulder.

GXWH01C

GXWH08C

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.

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.

Attach bronze clamps to copper pipe. Tighten screws.

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.

Clamp

Final Check

Install filter, if not all ready done. (See Filter Cartridge Replacement section.) Slowly turn on water supply.

Check entire system for leaks.

If leaking, shut off water pressure and tighten or reseal fittings. Open any downstream faucet and allow filter system to flush for 5 minutes.

Ground wire

Teflon®tape

Installing the Unit

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.

Using a 1

⁄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.

PARTS LIST

GG XX WW HH

00 18

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

FXWPC Filter Element–Pleated — —

FXWSC Filter Element–String — —

FXWTC Filter Element–Carbon Paper — — 999 49-50043 PM Installation Instructions 1 1

999

006

004

003

002

001

005

To obtain replacement parts, call toll-free 800.626.2002 (U.S.),

800.663.6060 (Canada–English), 800.361.3869 (Canada–French).

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

– Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, altered or

used for other than the intended purpose

– Defects that result from improper installation or damage

not caused by GE

– Liability on the part of GE under this or any other

warranty for any indirect or consequential damage

– Products that are used for commercial or industrial

applications

– 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 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.” This warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

• How does state law relate to this warranty?

– This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS INTENDED TO BE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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GE GXWH01C, GXWH08C Installation Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROPER INSTALLATION

ABOUT THE FILTER CARTRIDGE

PARTS LIST