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Safety Information

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Installation Instructions

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Step-by-step instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . .6–15

Operating Instructions

Breaking a salt bridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning the injector and screen . . . . . . . .17
Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Water softener system  . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–17

Care and Cleaning

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Troubleshooting Tips

 . . . . . . . . . . .19–21

Advanced Programming

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Advanced Troubleshooting

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Consumer Support

Checking the Brine Draw 
and Refill Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Consumer Support  . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Control Valve Diagram/Parts  . . . . . . . .31, 33
Flow Diagrams  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–29
Systems Diagram/Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33
Warranty (U.S.)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Warranty (Canada)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Water Meter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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215C1173P030

49-50218-1    04-07 JR

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial #

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To find these numbers, lift the
cover and look on the rim
below the control panel.

Models GNPR40L, GNPR48L

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

Water Softening 

System

Summary of Contents for GNPR40L

Page 1: ...ng 24 27 Consumer Support Checking the Brine Draw and Refill Function 30 Consumer Support Back Cover Control Valve Diagram Parts 31 33 Flow Diagrams 28 29 Systems Diagram Parts 32 33 Warranty U S 34 W...

Page 2: ...S PROPER INSTALLATION 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 break it Do not install in direct...

Page 3: ...codes You must follow their guides as you install the Water Softening system NOTE Failure to comply with these installation instructions will void the product warranty and the installer will be respon...

Page 4: ...ve drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes you can buy the parts needed to connect a 1 2 copper tubing or plastic pipe drain Clean nugget or pellet water softener salt is needed to fill the brin...

Page 5: ...nk cover SALT GOES HERE Brinewell Hard water to outside faucets Fig 1 CROSSOVER Use if water supply flows from the left Include single or 3 valve bypass Hard water From softener outlet Soft water To s...

Page 6: ...ts of the bypass Then assemble the union nut to the valve inlet and outlet hand tightening both union nuts simultaneously It is not necessary to lubricate or use sealant on the rubber gaskets or union...

Page 7: ...CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Check that drain port on valve body has white tape on it If not apply Teflon Tape to threads prior to installing the valve drain fitting Connect valve drain fittin...

Page 8: ...with emery paper 7 Installation Instructions INSTALL THE BRINE TANK OVERFLOW AND HOSE Connect overflow drain hose to fitting on side of brine tank Locate the other end of the hose at the drain point D...

Page 9: ...r water pressure it is normal for the gear to encounter resistance as the valve chambers depressurize If resistance occurs pause five seconds to allow the valve to depressurize before advancing to the...

Page 10: ...sure terminal wires are routed away from the valve gears 8 Injector Injector cap INSTALL 9V BATTERY FOR BATTERY BACKUP FEATURE Your softening system has a battery backup feature that allows the contro...

Page 11: ...ed setting Press the SET button The numbers stop flashing and the control accepts the new settings After approximately 30 seconds the control starts alternating the display between TIME OF DAY and CAP...

Page 12: ...tion Use procedure in SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY Press the SET button to accept TOTAL WATER HARDNESS Water hardness is the hardness of the supply water to the house in grains per gallon The system has a...

Page 13: ...4 800 grains day Water softener should be set to regenerate every 5 days Req Capacity 5 days x 4 800 grains day 24 000 Use SYSTEM CAPACITY INPUT table to select capacity and determine lbs of salt per...

Page 14: ...the gallons of water available until the next regeneration cycle During a regeneration cycle the control will cycle between TIME OF DAY and REGEN TIME REMAINING REGEN TIME REMAINING is the number of...

Page 15: ...ch Clorox Linco Bo Peep White Sail Eagle etc into the brinewell Refer to illustration on page 5 3 IMPORTANT Press and hold for 3 seconds the faceplate REGEN button to start an immediate regeneration T...

Page 16: ...will fill with the hard water Automatic Hard Water Bypass During Regeneration Fill Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hard minerals from resin beads To make the brin...

Page 17: ...h less salt more often to prevent a salt bridge from forming A clean injector and screen is needed for the water softening system to work properly This small unit makes the suction to move brine from...

Page 18: ...st colored A water softening system will not remove any iron that makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maxi...

Page 19: ...usly be switched off live so it cannot be accidentally switched off Manual bypass valve in bypass position Be sure the flange on the bypass valve knobs are in line with the pipes Valve drain hose pinc...

Page 20: ...is normal Hardness in water gives it the abrasive feel after installation of you may have been accustomed to The slippery feel is the water softening system clean feel of soft water Water softening sy...

Page 21: ...onnect drain line Check for kinks in drain line Brown yellow Unit was idle for a period of time Complete the Sanitizing Procedures on page 15 colored water Sounds you might hear Running water from the...

Page 22: ...ackwash time 3 30 1 Minutes Skip this parameter to accept the default or enter a value P10 Slow rinse time 8 125 1 Minutes GNPR40L 67 GNPR48L 83 P11 Fast rinse time 2 19 1 Minutes Skip this parameter...

Page 23: ...9 0 lbs P5 Capacity 24 4 Kgr 26 1 Kgr Advanced Programming Parameters Name Description GNPR40L GNPR48L P6 Refill controller 0 33 gpm 0 33 gpm P7 Brine draw value 15 min 16 min P8 Not used N A N A P9 B...

Page 24: ...23 Manual Indexing for Each Regeneration The control valve may be manually indexed to each regeneration position as follows 1 Remove the control valve cover 2 Press down on the top of the drive gear t...

Page 25: ...to Manual Regeneration section at REGEN TIME REMAINING requested Control regenerates at Power outages Reset time of day to correct time of day and replace battery the wrong time of day Time of day se...

Page 26: ...Manually operate cam gear to flush out foreign matter holding disc open Replace if needed Air check valve prematurely closed Briefly put control into brine refill status Refer to the Manual Regenerat...

Page 27: ...ation Weak valve stem return spring on Replace spring top plate Resin in valve Clean valve and backwash control Hard water leakage Improper regeneration Repeat regeneration making sure the correct sal...

Page 28: ...2 Upper Drain Closed 3 Inlet Open 4 Bypass Closed 5 Outlet Open 6 Lower Drain Closed 7 Center Dist Closed 3 Brine Draw Position Inlet Outlet Drain Treated Water Untreated Water Valve No Description Po...

Page 29: ...ain Closed 7 Center Dist Closed 6 Fast Rinse Position Inlet Outlet Drain Treated Water Untreated Water Valve Disc Identification Disc 6 Lower Drain Disc 3 Inlet Disc 2 Upper Drain Disc 7 Center Distri...

Page 30: ...ter is flowing from the unit it is an indication that the turbine wheel is not turning 1 Disconnect electrical power to the unit 2 Shut off the water supply or put the bypass valve s into the BYPASS p...

Page 31: ...31 Control valve diagram ge com...

Page 32: ...32 Systems diagram 42 34 33 35 32 36 41 40 37 39 38 44 47 43...

Page 33: ...WS35X10053 VALVE DISC KIT 1 1 0017 WS03X10052 VALVE DISC SPRING 1 1 0018 WS31X10034 TOP PLATE WITH SPRINGS 1 1 0019 WS35X10054 AIR CHECK KIT 1 1 0020 WS26X10017 DRIVE GEAR 1 1 0021 WS02X10038 SCREW 8...

Page 34: ...amage caused by possible defects with this appliance its installation or repair Product not accessible to provide required service This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeedin...

Page 35: ...d service costs original 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 us...

Page 36: ...fect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Indivi...

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