GE GXWH40L Installation Instructions Manual

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

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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 Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing. Using a

qualified installer is recommended.

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Be sure the water supply conforms with the Performance Data .

If the water supply conditions are unknown, contact your

municipal water company.

This Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

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Check with your local public works department for plumbing codes.

You must follow their guides as you install the Heavy-Duty Water

Filtration Housing.

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Use the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing 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).

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Protect the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing and piping from

freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.

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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.

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING:

microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate

disinfection before or after the system.

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It is highly recommended that a water shut-off valve be placed

directly upstream of your household filter.

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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.

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Do not install the Heavy-Duty Water Filtration Housing using

copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process

will damage the unit.

WARNING:

material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation

could be a choke hazard.

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Do not install filter in an outside location or anywhere it will be

exposed to sunlight.

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).

■ Filter housing and head

■ Product literature

■ Canister wrench

■ Timer and batteries

■ Mounting bracket

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

GXWH40L is Tested and Certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 with cartridge FXHTC

for the reduction of Chlorine, Taste and Odor.

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Do not use with water that is

Discard all unused parts and packaging