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GE Shower Filter
USE AND CARE/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Shower Filter—GXSM01HWW
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Check with your local public works department for plumbing
codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install the Water
Filtration System. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
plumbing code 248 shall be adhered to. Consult with your
licensed plumber for installation of system.
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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.
SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES
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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 125 psi, install a pressure reducing valve
before installing the Water Filtration System.
WARNING:
Do not use with water that is
microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without
adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Discard all unused and packaging material after installation.
Small parts remaining after installation could be a choke
hazard.
Your new GE shower filter comes complete with all the necessary hardware for most installations. Each filter gives you up to
6 months of filtered water. The filter should be changed after 6 months of use or 10,000 gallons, whichever comes first.
215C1180P001
49-50164-1
(06--06 JR)
147095 Rev. A
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
For service in the U.S., contact us at:
ge.com
or call 800.GE.CARES.
In Canada, call toll free, 866.777.7627.
This system is Tested and Certified by NSF International against
NSF/ANSI Standard 177 for the reduction of the claims specified on
the Performance Data Sheet.
Service
Service
Temperature
Model
Flow Rate
Life
Pressure
Range
GXSM01HWW
2.5 gpm
10,000 gallons 20–125 psi
40°–160°F
(9.5 lpm)
(37,900 liters) (1.4–8.6 bar) (4.4°–71.1°C)
or 6 months*
*Filter life varies with local water conditions.
INCLUDED COMPONENTS
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Shower Unit
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Filter
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Use and Care/Installation Instructions
TOOLS NEEDED
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None
Ref. No. Part No.
Part Description
001
GXSM01HWW Shower Filter System (includes filter)
002
FXSCH
Replacement Filter
0999
49-50164
Use and Care/Installation Instructions
For replacement parts and pricing in the U.S.: 800.626.2002.
In Canada: 866.777.7627.
PARTS LIST
Swivel collar
Shower pipe
Shower head*
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Remove shower filter from shrink wrap packaging.
Remove label off the bottom of the filter base.
Remove the existing shower head from the shower pipe.
Hold the unit in the final mounting position and connect the
shower filtration system to the shower pipe by turning the swivel
collar to tighten onto the threads of the shower pipe.
Connect the shower head (removed in step 3) on the shower
filtration system.
Slowly turn on the cold water and check for leaks. Tighten
if necessary.
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Remove the label
*Shower head not included.
