Important Recommendations; Installation Instructions - GE GXSF23Z01 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation instructions.
CAUTION: Certain plumbing skills are needed for installation. If you are unsure about any part of the
installation of this product, consuh a professional plulnber.
Unpacking and Inspection
Be sure to (lleck the entire softener for any shipping damage or parts loss. Also note damage to the
shipping cartons. ( ontact the transportation Colnpany for all damage and loss clailns. The inanulilcturer is not
responsible ti)r damages in transit.
Small parts, needed to install the softener, are on a skin-packed cardboard piece. To avoid loss of the small
parts, keep them on the skin-pa( k until you are ready to use them.
Important Installation Recommendations
Read entre manual. Failure to fifllow all guidelines and rules could cause personal in imy or property damage.
"Before you begin installation, read these Installation Instructions completely. Then, obtain all the materials
and tools you _611need to make the installation. Failure to properly install the softener voids the warranty.
"Check h)cal codes. The installation must confi)rm to them.
,, In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult with your
licensed plumber.
• Use only lead-tiee solder and flux liar all sweat-solder connections, as required by state and federal codes.
"( onnect the softener to the main water supply pipe beforeor ahead ofthewater heater. DONOTRUN
HOT WATER THROUGH THESOFTENER. Temperature
ofwamr passing through the softener must be less
than 120 ° F.
• Use cme when handling the softener. Do not mrn upside down, drop, drag, or set on shmp protrusions.
"Maximum allowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80 psi, nighttime pressure may
exceed the maximum. Use a pressure reducing valve if necessm y. (Adding a pressure redudng v:flve may
re&_ce the flow.)
"The softener works on 24 voh-60 Hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the included uansti)rmer. Be sure
the electric {)utlet and transti)rmer are in an inside location to protect flom wet weather.
• See Where to Installthe Softenersecfion fi)r more details.
_ wARNIN_: D_ n_t use _dth wat_r that is micr_l)i_h)gicallyunsafe _r _f unkn_1qualitywith_ut
adequate disintection betore or after the system. The water should be/ested periodically to veri_: that
the system is peril)truing satis_ilcmrily.
Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard, Discard safHy,
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