GE SmartWater GNWH08C User manual

REQUIRED TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
■2 wrenches: 11⁄8″and 11 ⁄ 4 ″
■Pipe cutter or hack saw
■File
CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT
■Filter housing and head
■Sediment filter
■ (2)
3⁄4″
brass compression fittings with nut
and ferrule
■ Teflon tape
■Product literature
■ Sump wrench
■ Grounding clamps and wire
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GE SmartWater ™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Household Water Filtration System — GNWH08C
251B6021P004 10-00 JR 49-50063-1
www.GEAppliances.com
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
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 Household Water Filtration System. Using
a qualified installer is recommended.
■ 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.
■ I 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 Filtration System.
■ Use the Household 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 Filtration System and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the system will damage it.
■ Your Household 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.
■ 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 1 00°F . See the Specification guidelines .
■ Do not install the Household 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 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 Particulate Reduction Class III.
GNWH08C

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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:
■ levels of sediment or other undesirable
substances in your water.
■ the amount of water you use.
■ the filter location (filtering all or part of
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 GNWH08C.
Turn off water to filter by rotating the by-pass
valve to the by-pass 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
by-pass valve.
Press the red pressure release button to
remove trapped air.
Open any downstream faucet and allow filter
system to flush for 5 minutes.
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Installation Overview
NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1
1
⁄ 2 ″
under the filter for removing the sump, to change
the cartridge.
Turn sump wrench tool
clockwise to remove
Sump
By-pass valve
Filter
cartridge O-ring seal
Red pressure
release button
Head
Filter canister
Turn
clockwise
to remove
canister
Turn
counterclockwise
to tighten
GNWH08C
Recommended
shut-off valve
GNWH08C
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

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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.
Install Fittings
The fittings supplied with the filter are for use with 3⁄4″copper
tubing only. If the unit is to be installed on any other type of
tubing (plastic, PVC, galvanized), separate hardware must
be purchased.
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 a fitting to the inlet and outlet of the head. Start
each fitting by hand to make sure they don’t cross thread.
Use a 11⁄8″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.
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Attach Fittings to Water Line
Slip a compression nut onto each pipe.
Next, slip the brass ferrule onto each pipe.
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nut
brass ferrule
nut
brass ferrule
Measure to shoulder
of fittings. Copper
pipe butts against
this shoulder.
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GNWH08C
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 11⁄8″ 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.
Installing the Ground Wire
IMPORTANT: The 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. To restore copper, buy and install a #6 copper wire
across the filter, tightly clamped at both ends as shown here.
Install clamps to copper pipe on both sides of the unit
(as shown).
Securely attach each end of the grounding wire to the pipe
with the clamps.
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2
1
clamp
Final Check
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.
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ground wire
Teflon tape

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GE HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM WARRANTY
All warranty service provided by our SmartWater™ Authorized Servicer Network.
To schedule service on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com,
or call toll-free 800-GE-CARES (U.S.), or 866-777-7627 (Canada).
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the Household Water Filtration System (excluding filters) which fails due to a defect in materials
From the date of the or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge , all labor (does not
original purchase include service trip to home) to replace the defective part.
What GE Will Not Cover:
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
■Improper installation.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■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.
■Filter cartridges.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects
with this appliance.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within
the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
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.
PARTS LIST
Ref. Part Part
No. No. Description GNWH08C
001 WS35X10023 Installation Kit 1
002 WS19X10013 Head Assembly with Valve Asm. 1
003 WS03X10038 O-Ring 1
004 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 49-50063 PM Installation Instructions 1
999
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004
003
002
001
001
005
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
To obtain replacement parts, call toll-free 800-626-2002 (U.S.),
800-663-6060 (Canada–English), 800-361-3869 (Canada–French).