GE GXWH40L Installation Manual

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION

■ 2 Adjustable wrenches

■ Pipe cutter

■ Ruler or tape measure

■ Cordless drill

■ File

■ Emery paper

■ Screwdriver

■ Additional installation parts may be required:

• 2 fittings to connect household plumbing to 1″ female NPTF

threads on filter housing

• UL-approved grounding clamps and 6-gauge copper

grounding wire

• Teflon tape

Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com or from Parts and Accessories, call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.663.6060 (Canada).

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

■ Filter housing and head

■ Product literature

■ Canister wrench

■ Timer and batteries

■ Mounting bracket

■ 4 Hex-head screws and 4 Hex washer-head screws

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Unit—GXWH40L (filters not included)

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 Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing. Using a qualified installer is recommended.

■ Be sure the water supply conforms with the

Performance Data

. 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.

■

Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing.

■

Use the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing on a potable, safe-todrink, 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 Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing and piping from freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.

■

Your Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing will withstand up to 100 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 housing is installed.

■ Do not install on

HOT WATER

. The temperature of the water supply to the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing must be between the minimum of 40°F and the maximum of 100°F. See the

Performance Data

section.

■

Do not

install the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing 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.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

GXWH40L is

Tested and Certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI

Standard 42 with cartridge FXHTC

for the reduction of Chlorine, Taste and Odor.

184D1061P003 (04-09 JR) 49-50220-3

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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Control Handle

OFF

■ Shuts off water.

FILTER

■ For filtered water. Directs water flow through filter.

BYPASS

■ Permits flow of water to the house without flowing through the filter.

Use this position for filter changes or if filtered water is not desired

Filter Cartridge Replacement

You should change your filter when the water flow is noticeably reduced or at least every 3 months.

Turn off water to filter. Rotate the control handle to the BYPASS or OFF position (see

Valve Operations

section).

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 with clean food-grade silicone grease (silicone grease is available through GE Parts and Service:

1.800.626.2002, part number WS60S10005). Be sure the O-ring is 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. Use the canister wrench to tighten the canister. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Slowly rotate the control handle to the FILTER position. Press the red pressure-release button to remove trapped air. After installation, open any downstream faucet and flush the

cartridge for 15 minutes, wait one hour, then flush again for 15 minutes before using the water.

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 canister wrench clockwise to remove

Canister

Turn clockwise to remove canister

Turn counterclockwise to tighten

Red pressurerelease button

Filter cartridge

O-ring seal

Filter canister

Head

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Recommended shut-off valve

Fitting

Ferrule

Hex nut

Fitting

Ferrule

Hex nut

11⁄2 ″–2″

Typical installation

Remote timer

Mounting bracket

CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS

Influent Challenge Reduction Average

Substance Concentration Requirements Reduction

Standard 42 Chlorine 2.0 mg/L ± 10% ≥ 50% 87.8%

Performance Data

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of the substances listed at right. The concentration of the indicated substances 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 42.

FXHTC Cartridge

Test Conditions Flow Rate: 3 gpm (11.4 Lpm)

pH: 7.5± 1 Inlet Pressure: 60 PSI (4.1 bar) Temperature: 68°F ± 5°F (19.8°C ± 2.5°C)

Operating Requirements Pressure: 30–100 PSI (2.1–6.9 bar)

Turbidity: 5 NTU Max. Temperature: 40°F–100°F (4.4°C–37.7°C) Capacity: 30,000 gallons (113,562L) or 3 months

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

Control handle

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Select Location

Select a location for the filter that is:

■ protected from freezing.

■ not exposed to direct sunlight.

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

Install Mounting Bracket and Fittings

Instructions are for installing fittings onto copper plumbing. If the unit is to be installed on any other type of tubing (plastic, PVC, galvanized), consult a qualified plumber for additional hardware.

Attach heavy-duty mounting bracket to head assembly with four hex-head screws as shown in illustration.

The bracket can be used as a template for marking the location of the mounting screws.

Apply 4 or 5 wraps of Teflon tape, in a clockwise direction, to the pipe threads of each fitting.

DO NOT

use joint

compound on any parts connecting to filter housing.

Assemble fitting to the inlet and outlet of the head. Start each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross-thread. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten fittings.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

About 1–2 thread(s) should remain visible. Use four hex washer-head screws to mount bracket to the wall firmly.

Use proper anchors on wall. Anchors are

NOT

included.

Install the head cover. Head cover is reversible for various installations.

Install the handle.

Cut Water Line

WARNING:

A copper or galvanized cold water pipe may be used to ground electrical outlets in the home. Failure to maintain this ground path may result in an electric shock hazard. If the cold water pipe is used to ground electrical outlets, please refer to the

Installing the

Ground Wire

section before cutting the pipe.

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

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.

■ Select a secure location surface to install filter and mounting bracket. The location should align the filter housing with inlet and outlet pipe and should not cause the pipes to bend or damage. Mark the distance “D” on the pipe. D is about 7

⁄4″.

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

■

NOTE:

Have a bucket and towel available to collect excess water.

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 two adjustable wrenches, hold incoming fitting securely with one wrench and tighten nut with second wrench. Repeat this procedure for outgoing fitting.

If mounting bracket is not used, support the water pipe on either side of the filter unit.

Install a filter and tighten canister to seal (see

Filter Cartridge

Replacement

section).

Final Check

Install filter, if not already done (see

Filter Cartridge Replacement

section). Slowly turn on water supply.

Check entire system for leaks.

If leaking from fittings, shut off water pressure and tighten or reseal fittings. If leaking from the canister, tighten canister with a wrench.

After installation, flush the cartridge for 15 minutes, wait one hour, then flush again for 15 minutes before using the water.

Teflon tape

Attach Fittings to Water Line

Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.

Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.

Hex Nut

Brass ferrule

Hex Nut

Brass ferrule

Installing the Ground Wire

NOTE:

If your house plumbing is plastic, it would not be used as a

grounding path, and this step should be skipped.

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 an 18″-long, 6-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. Wire and clamps may be purchased separately from your local hardware store.

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 pipe. Tighten screws.

Attach wire to clamps as shown. Tighten screws.

Clamp

Ground wire

Head cover

Bracket

Handle

Ref. No. Part No. Part Description

003 WHTIMER Timer 1 004

HDCOVER–PLUG

Protective Cover with Cover Plug 1 005 HDHANDLE Bypass Handle 1 006 HDRING O-Ring 1 007 HDWRNCH Canister Wrench 1 008 FXHTC Filter Element—Carbon Filter —

FXHSC Filter Element—Pleated — 009 HDBRKT–2 Mounting Bracket 1 999 49-50220-3 Installation Instructions 1

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

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

999

008

006

007

Timer Installation and Reset Instructions

Timer cap

Timer base

Timer seat

Head

2 AAA

batteries

Timer battery installation and change

Insert coin or screwdriver in the slot between timer cap and base. Gently pry them open and separate time base from cap. Install or change 2 new AAA 1.5-volt batteries. After having the batteries in place, line up the base and cap and snap them back together.

It is recommended to change the batteries at least every 2 filter changes.

Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.

Installation of timer

Hold the timer body in the center and gently push timer to its seat at the top of the head. Or attach it in a remote location for easy viewing.

Timer reset and application

After new batteries are installed or filter is changed, push and hold the timer blue reset button for approximately 5 seconds. Release the reset button after the light flashes 5 times. The light will flash again in 90 days to remind you that it is time to change the filter.

Blue reset button

009

003

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.

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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