GE GN1S04C Safety guide

GE Appliances
Water Filtration System
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Part No. 215C1044P010-1 Pub. No. 49-50040-1
12-99 JR
7212373
GE Answer Center
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800.626.2000
GN1S04C
GX1S04C
GX1S15C
Owner’s Manual and Installation
GN1S04C/GX1S04C is Tested and
Certified by NSF International
against ANSI/NSF
Standard 42
for the reduction of Particulate
Class I, Chlorine Class I, and
Taste/Odor.
GX1S15C is Tested and Certified
by NSF International against
ANSI/NSF
Standard 42 for the
reduction of Particulate Class I,
Chlorine Class I, and Taste/Odor
and Standard 53 for the
reduction of Lead, Cyst, Turbidity,
Asbestos, and Lindane.
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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .2
Operating Instructions . . . . . . .3
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specification Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Instructions . . .4–9
Important Recommendations . . . . . . . . . .4
Tools/Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Feed Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Step-by-Step Instructions . . . . . . . . . .6–7
Faucet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tubing Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Filter Cartridge Installation or
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Flush Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . .10
Customer Service
Parts List/Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
■ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to any
type of weather. Water
freezing in the system will damage it. Do not attempt to treat
water over 100°F.
WARNING: Discard all unused and packaging material
after installation. Small parts remaining after installation
could be a choke hazard.
■
Your Water Filtration system will withstand up to 125 pounds
per square inch (psi) water pressure. If your house water
supply pressure is higher than 100 psi, install a pressure
reducing valve before installing the Water Filtration system.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of
property damage or personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Check with your local public works department for plumbing
codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the
Water Filtration system.
■Use the Water Filtration system on a potable, safe-to-drink,
home
COLD water supply only. The filter cartridges will not
purify the water, or make it safe to drink.
■
Do not use on a hot water supply (100°F. max.) .
WARNING: Do not use with water that 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.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This Water Filtration system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on the sump bracket.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your water system properly. You’ll find many answers
to common problems in the
Before You Call For Service section.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not
need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
WARNING!
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About the water filtration system.
Using the Water Filtration System and About the Filter Cartridge
The countertop faucet dispenses filtered drinking water when opened. It has a
hand-operated, spring-loaded closed lever to prevent waste. You can keep the
faucet open by pushing upward on the lever to lock it against the faucet spout.
Filter Cartridge Life— Several variables determine how long the cartridges will last
in your Water Filtration system. These include:
How much water you use.
How much sediment, taste and/or odor, lead, or other unwanted substance,
is in the water.
No matter which Water Filtration system you have, you should replace the
cartridges every six months. In extremely poor water supplies, you may notice the
return of the unwanted substance in your water before the six months are up. In
this case the cartridges should be replaced immediately. If the system is also for
lead or chemical contaminant removal, it is
MORE IMPORTANT to replace the
cartridges at least every six months.
NOTE: If the water supply contains high amounts of sediments, the carbon filters
may plug prematurely, reducing filtered water flow to the system faucet.
Cartridge
replacement is needed to restore flow.
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Filtered water faucet
Open
Lock
open
Specification guidelines.
Many bad tastes and/or odors are removed from water using activated carbon filter
cartridges. They are most often used to remove a chlorine taste and odor. They can
also reduce other undesirable elements from drinking water supplies, such as
organic chemical contaminants and lead.
NOTE: Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide (noticeable as “rotten egg” odor) may be
reduced by taste and odor filters for a short time, but the carbon media is quickly
exhausted. Other water conditioning equipment is usually required for the
continuous treatment of hydrogen sulfide.
I. FXUTC—Taste &Odor Cartridge
(3000-Gallon Capacity)
White with magenta end caps
•Reduces dirt, rust and sediment
•Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors
•Reduces chlorine
•1-micron nominal particulate
reduction
II. FXULC—Lead/Cyst Cartridge
(1250-Gallon Capacity)
White with yellow end caps
•Reduces dirt, rust and sediment
•Reduces unpleasant tastes and odors
•Reduces Chlorine
•Reduces Lead
•Reduces Asbestos
•Reduces filterable cysts (such as
cryptosporidium and giardia)
•Reduces Lindane (a pesticide)
•0.5 micron nominal particulate
reduction
Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Pressure—40–125 pounds per square inch (psi)
Minimum - Maximum Supply Water Temperature—40–100°F.
Inlet - Outlet—3/8
″ NPT
Rated Service Flow: 1.0 gpm (GN1S04C & GX1S04C)
0.6 gpm (GX1S15C)
Depending on the treatment needed for a specific water supply, the water filtration system
can be customized using any combination of the preceding filter cartridge sets.
The Water Filtration system uses the following filter cartridges:
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Tools and Materials Required for Installation
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Installation Overview
Installation Instructions.
Important Installation Recommendations
Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage.
■
Check with your local public works department for plumbing
codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Water
Filtration system.
■ Use the Water Filtration system on a potable, safe-to-drink, home
COLD water supply only. The filter cartridges will not purify water
or make unsafe water safe to drink. DO NOT use on HOT water
(100° F. max.).
■ Protect the Water Filtration system and piping from freezing.
Water freezing in the system will damage it.
■ Your 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.
WARNING:
Do not use with water that is microbiologically
unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate
disinfection before or after the system. GX1S15C is
certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected
water that may contain filterable cysts. The water should be
tested periodically to verify that the system is performing
satisfactorily. Small parts remaining after the installation
could be a choke hazard. Discard safely.
■Slotted and Phillips screwdrivers
■Pliers and adjustable jaw wrench
■Hand or battery powered drill and 1 ⁄ 4 ″bit (saddle valve
installation)
■Electric drill and drill bit to drill 3⁄ 4 ″hole (type as required)
if mounting hole is needed for faucet
Be sure to use the proper procedure for drilling porcelain or
stainless steel. Special drill bits may be needed.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the sink, consult a qualified
plumber or installer for drilling procedures. Special drill
bits may be needed for porcelain or stainless steel.
Contents included with the product:
■Water filter assembly, including mounting bracket and
screws
■Product Literature (Owner’s Manual and Installation,
Product Data Sheet, Owner Product Registration Card)
■Water supply/saddle valve
■Filtered water faucet, for sink or countertop mounting
■3
⁄ 8″tubing and fittings to make all needed connections
■Sump wrench
Filtered
water faucet
Sink
Hot
Shutoff valve
NOTE: To change the filter cartridge, you
must turn off the water. A nearby shutoff
valve is convenient. Most sinks already
have shutoff valves on the supply pipes.
Cold Water supply valve
Washer
Adapter
Nut
Water in
Water out
Tubing
Insert Mounting
screw (2)
Nut
Tubing
Locate the drinking water
system on the cold water
supply pipe, under the
kitchen and/or bathroom
sink, to filter the cold
drinking water.
Model
GX1S04C
only
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Feed Water Supply
Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan,
then install a cold feed water supply fitting. For new home installation using
standard plumbing fittings, see first two illustrations below. A typical
installation for existing homes using the saddle valve is shown in third
illustration below.
A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION
Turn off the cold water supply.
Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to
adapt 3 ⁄ 8 ″OD tubing. A typical connection is shown in illustrations at right
(parts not included). Make sure a water supply valve is used.
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B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION Where codes permit
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed
plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For installation,
use plumbing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Turn off the cold water supply and attach saddle valve as shown in
illustration at right.
DANGER: To protect yourself from serious injury or fatal shock, use
a battery-powered hand drill only to make the hole.
DO NOT USE AN
ELECTRIC DRILL.
Close the water supply valve by turning the handle clockwise.
Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge
air from the system. Close faucets when water runs smoothly.
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Optional water supply connection (using saddle valve)*
Pre-drill
1⁄4″hole Seal—make sure the
seal is in place
Clamp X
Nut (2)—not
required if holes
in clamp are
threaded
Valve
Handle
Tubing adapter
Washer
Compression nut
❵
Clamp Z
Preferred water supply connection
(using compression fitting)
Insert (not included)
Cold
water
pipe
3⁄8″tubing to inlet
Ferrule
Water supply valve
Typical location
Cold
water
Use to connect the tubing
*For 1/2" OD or larger metal tubing only.
Snug valve into bracket
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Some threads
should be visible
Rubber gasket
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Step-by-step installation instructions.
Faucet Installation
Be sure there is room underneath the sink to make the needed connections.
Select one of the following places to install the faucet:
—IN an existing sink spray attachment or soap dispenser hole.
—IN a hole to be drilled in the sink top.
—IN a hole to be drilled in the countertop, next to the sink.
NOTE: Looking at second illustration at right, be sure the faucet base will fit
flat against the surface at the selected location so the gasket will seal.
If drilling is needed, make a 3⁄ 4 ″dia. hole.
Be sure to use the proper
procedure for drilling porcelain or stainless steel. Special drill bits may be
needed.
Place small gasket, base and large gasket (in that order) onto the faucet
stem. Next, place lock washer and hex nut onto faucet stud.
Insert washer into tubing adapter. Securely tighten to faucet stud.
Feed the length of 3 ⁄ 8 ″OD tube from the bottom, up through the
mounting hole. Connect to the tubing adapter as shown in second
illustration, tightening the compression nut securely.
Remove the short shipping tube and insert the spout into the
faucet body. Rotate spout into place.
Lower the faucet assembly into place on the underside of the mounting
hole. Place
the mounting bracket above the lock washer. While holding
the mounting bracket in place, securely tighten the hex nut.
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Sink
Base
Lock washer
Faucet
Lever
Spout
Faucet
stud
Small gasket
Large gasket
Compression nut
Tubing adapter
Mounting bracket
Hex nut
Plastic washer
3/8″tubing, (run
to
Filter outlet)
Compression nut
ASSEMBLED
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34"
Mounting Bracket to Cabinet Wall
The bracket can be used as a template for marking the location of the
mounting screws. When determining the
location of the bracket make sure
you leave 1-1 ⁄ 2
″ to 2 ″ of free area under the sumps to allow for sump removal
and enough space on either side to make the tubing connections.
Tubing Connections—Compression Style
(Models GX1S04C and GN1S04C)
Run the length of 3⁄8″tubing, connected to the bottom of faucet, to the
filter system outlet. Allow enough slack in the tubing so the unit can be
easily removed for filter changes. Measure and cut the end of the tubing
square.
Slide a compression nut onto the end of the tubing and push a tubing
insert into the tubing.
Connect the tubing and tighten the compression nuts securely.
Repeat the preceding steps to connect a length of tubing between the filter
system inlet and the water supply/saddle valve (illustration in the
Installation Overview section).
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2
1Mounting
screws
Tubing connector
(outlet)
Tubing connector
(inlet)
Mounting
bracket
Sump
2-3⁄4″
1-1⁄2″to 2″
Tubing Connections—Push-In Style (Model GX1S15C)
Run the length of the 3⁄8″tubing, connected to the bottom of the faucet,
to the filter system outlet (illustration above). Allow enough slack in the
tubing so that the unit can be easily removed.
Measure and cut the end of the tubing square using a sharp cutter or knife.
Remove any burrs (illustration A).
Inspect the end of the tubing, about 1 inch, to be sure there are no
imperfections. It may be necessary to cut the tubing again.
Mark the tubing for length of insertion. For 3/8″OD tubing the insertion
length should be approximately 3/4 of an inch. Tubing must be fully
inserted to avoid leaks.
DO NOT REMOVE GRAY COLLET. Push the tubing all the way into the fitting
until it bottoms out. The insertion line should be hidden or barely visible
(illustration B and C). Slightly pull on the tubing to verify engagement.
Repeat the procedure to connect the tubing between the filter system
inlet and the water supply/saddle valve (illustration in the
Installation
Overview
section).
To remove tubing (illustration D), depress and hold gray collet.
Pull tubing to remove.
NOTE: Avoid installing the unit where the tubing is pulled at a sharp angle.
This type of installation may cause the fittings to leak. If using tubing other
than what is supplied, be sure it is high quality, exact size and roundness, and
has a smooth surface.
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Engagement
3/4″(3/8″tubing)
Gray Collet
(DO NOT
REMOVE)
Gray Collet
Tubing
Cut tubing square
End of tubing round and smooth, with no cuts,
nicks or flat spots (approximately 1″)
Insertion line
A
C
D
Depress gray collet
and pull tubing
to remove
Insert tubing
B
Insert
Gray Collet
(DO NOT REMOVE)
Insertion line
Tubing
Tubing must
be fully inserted
to avoid leaks.
3⁄4″
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O-ring seal
Cartridge
Sump I
Label
Head
Bracket
OUTLET
INLET
About the water filtration system.
Filter Cartridge Installation or Replacement
CAUTION: Never remove the sumps when water pressure is in the
Water Filtration system.
Close the water supply/saddle valve to the filter. (See illustration in the
Installation Overview section for location of the water supply valve.)
Open the filtered water faucet.
Remove the sump, using the sump wrench tool*, from the filter head by
rotating the sump as shown. Be careful, the sump may be full of water.
Be sure to keep the large o-ring seal.
If you are replacing a filter cartridge, remove and discard the used filter
cartridge.
Be sure the inside of the sump is clean. Thoroughly wash the inside of the
sump with hot, soapy water and rinse.
Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter
cartridge in the sump.
Some cartridges fit either way, while others fit only
one way. Observe markings on the cartridge.
NOTE: The Water Filtration system uses two different types of filter
cartridges. Be sure to install them correctly. See
Specification Guidelines
for a complete list of filter performance characteristics.
Lightly lubricate the o-ring seal in the sump with clean food grade
silicone grease (silicone grease is available through GE Parts and Services:
1-800-626-2002 Part number: WS60X10005). Be sure it is fully seated in
its groove.
Hold the sump up to the filter head, aligning the center hole in the
cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head. Failure to obtain
proper alignment may cause damage to the filter and/or filtration system,
which will degrade filter performance.
Being careful not to cross-thread, rotate the sump onto the filter head and
tighten securely by hand.
NOTE: If the sump will not tighten up to the head or if you feel resistance,
you may have the cartridge in upside down or misaligned. Take the
cartridge out and check for correct orientation or alignment and
reassemble.
Turn on the filtered water faucet. Then, slowly open the water supply valve
and allow the filter housing to fill.
Close the filtered water faucet. Then, check for leaks between the sump
and the head.
NOTE: If leaking, turn off the water supply and turn on the filtered water
faucet. Disassemble the filter housing and check the o-ring for cuts, flat
spots, etc., and sealing surfaces for foreign material. Clean the o-ring and
lightly lubricate with clean silicone grease. Carefully press into
the groove in the sump. Reassemble and check for leaks.
The filter cartridges contain activated carbon. When new, turn on the
filtered water faucet for five minutes to flush the system.
Place filter change label on sump, inside cabinet door, or in another
convenient location. Write in date of filter change for future reference.
Filters should be changed every six months.
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Sump
*Turn sump wrench tool
provided clockwise to
remove sump
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Flush Procedure
Whenever water of unknown quality is passed through the GE Water Filtration
system, filter elements should be discarded and the filtration system flushed.
Circumstances that may require flushing the system are:
■Boil-water advisory.
■Flooding of the GE Water Filtration system.
■Long-term non-use.
The procedure for flushing the GE Water Filtration system is:
See Filter Cartridge Replacement section and follow steps 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Next, reinstall the sumps (without the filter elements), turn water on, and
flush water through the faucet for one minute.
Then, turn water off, remove sumps, empty water out of sumps and install
new filter elements.
Follow steps 5-10 in the
Filter Cartridge Replacement section to complete.
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Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Water contains tiny New filter cartridges contain •Turn on the filtered water faucet and allow these harmless
black particles activated carbon, which is a carbon particles to purge from the cartridge. Turn off the
harmless black powder. faucet when the water is clear.
Water has air bubbles Air in system after installation. •Will go away after water runs for a while.
and is cloudy
Chlorine taste and /or
The filter cartridge is no • Replace filter cartridge.
odor in the product water longer removing chlorine
from the water supply.
Water dispenses Filter may have an integral •A slower flow (approx. 0.6 g/min.) is normal with this style of
very slowly flow restrictor. filter. If flow rate is unacceptable replace the filter with one that
does not have an integral flow restrictor.
The filter has been installed •A six-month change-out period is recommended.
for too long. Replace filter cartridge.
The filter cartridge has •High sediment levels can cause premature clogging.
become clogged. Replace filter cartridge.
Push-in fittings Tubing may not be installed •Fully follow the installation instructions (page 7) and be sure
are leaking (GX1S15C) properly. the tubing is installed to the proper depth.
Tubing may be damaged. •Examine the end of tubing (approx. 1 inch) for defects such
as scratches, grooves, roundness, etc. Trim tubing and fully
reinstall.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart below
first and you may not need to call for service.
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