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REQUIRED TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
FOR INSTALLATION

2 wrenches: 1

1

8

″ 

and 1

1

4

Pipe cutter

Ruler or tape measure

Cordless drill and a 3/16

drill bit

(optional)

File

Emery paper

Screwdriver

For 

GXWH04F

model, additional

installation parts may be required:

(2) 

3

4

compression adapters with

brass ferrule and nut for installation
on copper plumbing—Installation Kit
available:

— Retail Part (WHKIT)
— GE Parts (WS35X10023)

UL-approved grounding clamps and 
6-gauge copper grounding wire—
Installation Kit available:
— Retail Part (WHKIT)
— GE Parts (WS35X10023)

Teflon Tape

Optional accessories are available (Visa,
MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by
visiting our Website at ge.com or from Parts and
Accessories 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 800.663.6060
(Canada). 

If unit is to be installed on plastic, 
PVC or galvanized plumbing, separate
hardware must be purchased.

CONTENTS INCLUDED WITH PRODUCT

Filter housing and head

Product literature

Sediment filter FXUSC (Rev. 2) 
(for GXWH20F only)

(2) 

3

4

brass compression fittings with

nut and ferrule (for GXWH20F only)

Teflon tape (for GXWH20F only)

Canister wrench

Grounding clamps and wire (for
GXWH20F only)

Mounting bracket with (2) screws

Timer and batteries

1

GE Smar tWater

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Household Water Filtration Housing* — GXWH04F and GXWH20F

184D1060P002    

01-08 JR 

49-50202-1

ge.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
Housing. 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. 

It 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 Water
Filtration Housing.

Use the Household 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).

Protect the Household Water Filtration Housing and piping from
freezing. Water freezing in the housing will damage it.

Your Household Water Filtration Housing 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 housing is installed.

Do not install on 

HOT WATER

. The temperature of the water

supply to the Household Filtration Housing must be between the
minimum of 40°F and the maximum of 100°F. See the

Specification Guidelines

.

Do not

install the Household Water Filtration Housing using

copper solder fittings. The heat from the soldering process 
will damage the unit. If making a soldered copper installation,
do all sweat soldering before connecting pipes to the housing.
Torch heat will damage plastic parts.

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 Water Filtration Housing must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

The GXWH20F system using FXUSC (Rev. 2)
filter is tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42
for reduction of particulate Class V.

This GXWH04F is tested and certified by
NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 42 for materials and structural
integrity requirements only.

COMPONENT

The FXUSC (Rev. 2) filter is tested and
certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for materials
requirement only.

COMPONENT

Summary of Contents for GXWH20S

Page 1: ... 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 Water Filtration Housing Use the Household 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 s...

Page 2: ... the canister making sure it is centered and completely seated on the bottom seal Reinstall the filter canister to the unit Tighten filter canister to seal Use canister wrench if necessary Slowly rotate control handle to the FILTER position model GXWH20F or slowly turn on the upstream shut off valve model GXWH04F Press the red pressure release button to remove trapped air Open any downstream fauce...

Page 3: ...gh the mounting bracket hole 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 to tighten fittings firmly DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 4 3 2 1 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 c...

Page 4: ...oss the filter and tightly clamp using UL approved 1 2 1 bronze grounding clamps at both ends as shown Zinc clamps should not be used on copper plumbing For GXWH04F wire and clamps may be purchased separately from your local hardware store or are available by visiting our Website at ge com or from Parts and Accessories by calling 800 626 2002 U S or 800 663 6060 Canada order part number WHKIT Clea...

Page 5: ...nister which together form a filter pressure vessel Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance its installation or repair For how long after the original purchase One 1 year How do I make a warranty claim Return to the retailer from which it was purchased along with a copy of the Proof of Pur...

Page 6: ...le système de corps On recommande fortement l installation d un robinet d arrêt directement en amont du système de filtration INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION Consulter le service local des travaux publics au sujet des codes de plomberie L installation du corps de filtration d eau doit être conforme aux prescriptions du code de plomberie local Utiliser le corps de filtration d eau uniquement sur une ca...

Page 7: ...placer correctement et bien centrer la cartouche sur le joint du fond Revisser le corps de filtre sur la tête Serrez bien la cartouche à filtre pour le sceller Le cas échéant utilisez une clé à cartouche Rétablir lentement l arrivée d eau au filtre avec la poignée de contrôle modèle GXWH20F ou le robinet d arrêt en amont Appuyer sur le bouton rouge pour permettre l évacuation de l air piégé Ouvrir...

Page 8: ... canalisation d eau froide en cuivre ou en acier galvanisé peut être utilisée pour la mise à la terre des prises d alimentation électrique dans la maison Le défaut de maintenir ce trajet de mise à la terre peut entraîner un risque d électrocution Si la canalisation d eau froide est utilisée pour la mise à la terre des prises d alimentation électrique veuillez consulter la section Installation du f...

Page 9: ...ixé solidement au moyen d attaches en bronze homologuées par UL de dimensions variant entre 1 2 po 1 po à chaque extrémité comme indiqué N utilisez pas d attaches en zinc sur le cuivre Pour le modèle GXWH04F il est possible d acquérir le fil et les attaches séparément chez votre visitant notre site Web à ge com ou en vous adressant à notre service des Pièces et Accessoires au 800 626 2002 aux Etat...

Page 10: ...nt ensemble le récipient de filtre à pression Tout dommage causé au produit par accident incendie inondation ou acte de Dieu Tout dommage fortuit ou indirect causé par des défauts éventuels de cet appareil son installation ou les réparations effectuées Quelle est la durée de la garantie après l achat Un an Comment dois je faire ma réclamation Ramenez le produit au magasin où vous l avez acheté ave...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES NOTAS ...

Page 12: ...comendado que la válvula de cierre sea colocada directamente hacia arriba de su filtro de hogar INSTALACION CORRECTA Consulte con su departamento de obras públicas local para los códigos de plomería Usted debe seguir sus guías a medida que instale el alojamiento de filtración de agua para el hogar Use el alojamiento de filtración de agua para el hogar solamente en un abastecimiento de agua potable...

Page 13: ...culo asegurándose de que esté centrado y completamente asentado sobre el fondo del sello Reinstale el receptáculo del filtro a la unidad Apriete el cartucho del filtro para sellar Use una llave de cartucho si es necesario Lentamente rote la manija de control hasta la posición del FILTRO modelo GXWH20F o gire lentamente la válvula de desconexión de flujo vertical modelo GXWH04F Empuje el botón rojo...

Page 14: ...aje en la entrada y la salida de la cabeza Empiece cada unión con la mano para estar seguro que los hilos no se crucen Use una llave inglesa de 11 8 firmemente NO APRIETE DEMASIADO 4 3 2 1 Corte de la línea de agua ADVERTENCIA Una tubería de cobre o galvanizada de agua fría podría usarse para conectar a tierra los tomacorrientes eléctricos en la casa No mantener esta conexión a tierra podría resul...

Page 15: ... Usted no debe usar abrazaderas de cinc en tubería de cobre Para el modelo GXWH04F el cable y las abrazaderas pueden ser compradas por separado en su ferretería local o están disponibles visitando nuestro Website a ge com o en nuestro Departamento de Partes y Accesorios al 800 626 2002 ordene el número de la parte WHKIT Limpie la tubería de cobre y los extremos del cable con papel de esmeril Se re...

Page 16: ...o del filtro los que juntos forman la vasija de presión del filtro Daños causados al producto debido a accidentes incendio inundaciones o actos de la naturaleza Daños secundarios o por consecuencia causados por posibles defectos en el producto su instalación o reparación Por cuánto tiempo después de la compra Un año Cómo hago la reclamación de la garantía Devuélvala al minorista a quien le compró ...

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