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User Manual GE GXWH70M Smart Whole House Water Filtration S

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Table of contents

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROPER INSTALLATION
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLIANCE COMMUNICATION (for customers in the United States and its territories and Canada)

User Manual

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 Whole Home Water Filtration
System. 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.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This Whole Home 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 plumbing codes. You must follow their guidelines as you install the Whole Home Water Filtration System.
Use the Whole Home 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.
Protect the Whole Home Water Filtration System and piping from freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.
Your Whole Home Water Filtration System is rated up to 120 psi water pressure. If your house water supply pressure is higher than 80 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 Whole Home 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 Whole Home Water Filtration System using copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process will damage the unit.
The sump should remain installed on the system at all times, except during the filter replacement process.

WARNING

Before starting installation, verify if the cold water pipe is being used to ground electrical outlets in the home.
Refer to the 'Installing the Ground Wire' section before cutting the cold water piping.
Discard all unused parts and packaging material after installation. Small parts remaining after installation could be a choke hazard.
Do not install the filter in an outside location or anywhere the filter will be exposed to freezing temperature or direct sunlight.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION

Pipe cutter
Ruler or tape measure
Cordless drill
Emery paper or file
Screwdriver
Additional installation parts may be required:
- UL-approved grounding clamps and 6-gauge copper grounding wire

Optional accessories are available (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by visiting our Website at GEAppliances from Parts and Accessories, call 877.959.8688 (U.S.) or 800.661.1616 (Canada).

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

Filter housing and head
Product literature quick connects
Quick connect tool
Mounting bracket
Hex-head screws and 4 Hex washer-head screws
DC Power Cord (GXWH70M only)

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Filter Cartridge Replacement

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

Performance Data

1. Turn off water to filter. To relieve the water pressure, turn the valve handle on the front of the unit to the "OFF" position and press the red pressure release button.

NOTE: GXWH70M users should press and hold the white button down while turning to manually rotate the valve handle.

2. Release the sump by pulling the filter holder handle up while holding on to the sump.

3. Remove the filter by rotating 1/4 of a turn clockwise then discard used filter. Wash the filter housing with mild soap and water. Do not use harsh cleaners or hot water.

4. Inspect the filter housing O-ring. Make sure it is lightly lubricated with clean food-grade silicone grease (silicone grease is available through GEA Parts and Accessories: 877.959.8688 (Canada, 800.661.1616), part number (WS60S10005). Be sure the O-ring is seated in the groove (part number WS02X22023). It is recommended that you replace the O-ring if it is damaged.

5. Place a new filter cartridge into the system, by rotating 1/4 turn counter clockwise.

6. Reinstall the sump to the unit by placing the sump over the filter and aligning the sump pins with the system cap arms as you push the handle down into place.

7. Rotate valve handle knob 180° to the "Filter" position, where it is aligned with the handle.

NOTE: GXWH70M users should press and hold the white button down while turning to manually rotate the valve handle.

8. Press the red pressure-release button to remove trapped air.

9. After installation, flush the cartridge for 10 minutes (40 gallons), wait one hour, then flush again for 10 minutes (40 gallons) before using the water.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interview Overview

NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 24" under the filterfor moving the sump to change the cartridge

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.

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 the pipes.
Select a secure location surface to install filter and mounting bracket. The location should align the filter system with inlet and outlet pipe and should not cause the pipes to bend or damage.
Using the template, mark the pipe where it will be cut relative to the mounting bracket location. Mark the distance "D" on the pipe. D is about 8 %. NOTE: It is recommended that the shut-off valve be placed before and after the filter.
Using a pipe cutter, cut pipe. Sand or file the cut ends of pipe to ensure that they are square and smooth.

NOTE: Have a bucket and towel available to collect excess water.

Install Mounting Bracket and Fittings

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

1. Use the supplied template to mark the holes on the wall for the mounting bracket.

2. Use the markings to drill 7/32" size pilot holes for provided wood screws.

3. Use 5/16" size screws for the mounting location (i.e. wood screws provided, or concrete screws) and loosely hand tighten the wall bracket into place.

NOTE: Provided screws for use in wood only.

4. The inlet and outlet can be rotated to match your plumbing configuration (See picture)

5. Temporarily mount the POE system and adjust the wall bracket so the system inlet and outlet are aligned with the piping.

6. Attach 2 side brackets to the back of the system. (See picture)

7. Remove the system and tighten screws holding mounting bracket. securely to the wall.

Attach Fittings to Water Line

Slide a quick connect fitting on each side of the pipe in the orientation shown.
Push the quick connects so the pipe is just showing outside the quick connect.

NOTE: Multiple installations and removals of the quick connect fittings could damage the pipes and lead to a leak

NOTE: Pipe is hanging out

Installing the Unit

1. Mount POE system to wall bracket using provided screws.

NOTE: Multiple installations and removals of the quick connect fittings could damage the sysem and lead to a leak.

2. Using the quick connect tool, slide the quick connects fittings onto the system.

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.

WARNING: 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.

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 and tighten or reseal fittings.
After installation, flush the cartridge for 10 minutes (40 gallons), wait one hour, then flush again for 10 minutes (40 gallons) before using the water.

APPLIANCE COMMUNICATION (for customers in the United States and its territories and Canada)

GE WiFi Connect
GE WiFi Connect Enabled*

If your water filter has a Connected Appliance information label located on the inside as shown, your water filter can be connected to your WiFi network, allowing it to communicate with your smart phone for remote monitoring, control and notifications. Depending on the water filter model you have, you either have a WiFi communication card built t into the product, or a port for an external

WiFi ConnectPlus Module (sold separately). Please visit web GEAppliances to learm more about connected appliance features, and to learn what connected appliance apps will work with your Smart Phone.

WiFi Connectivity. For assistance with the appliance or the ConnectPlus network connectivity (for models that are WiFi enabled or WiFi optional), please call 1-800-220-6899.

Regulatory Information

FCCAC Compliance Statement.

This product complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency (RF) exposure for Mobile devices.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Part 15 Statement:

The wireless communication equipment installed on this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to:

(a) provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

(b) accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by GE Appliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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User Manual GE GXWH70M Smart Whole House Water Filtration System