GE GNPR40L Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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15SPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONSInstallation InstructionsThese systems conform to WQA NSF/ANSI 44 for the specific capacity claims as verified and substantiated by test data.* Testing was performed using pellet grade sodium chloride as the regenerant salt.** Efficiency rating is valid only at the lowest stated salt dosage. These softeners were efficiency rated according toWQA NSF/ANSI 44.*** Extent of iron removal may vary with conditions. The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQAtest data. State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply contains greater than 5 ppm clear wateriron. Use of Diamond Crystal® Red•Out® or Super Iron Out® will improve iron removal. Refer to Cleaning Iron Outof the Water Softening System section.SANITIZING PROCEDURESTo complete the installation, do the followingsanitizing procedures.Care is taken at the factory to keep your watersoftener clean and sanitary. Materials used to makethe softener will not infect or contaminate your watersupply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow.However, during shipping, storage, installation andoperation, bacteria could get into the softener. Forthis reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested wheninstalling.NOTE: Sanitizing is recommended by theWater Quality Association for disinfecting.1. Be sure to complete all installation steps, includingprogramming the control.2. Pour about 3/4 oz. (1 1⁄ 2 tablespoons) of common5.25% unscented household bleach (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 thefaceplate REGEN button to start an immediateregeneration. The indicator light will alternatebetween TIME OF DAY and REGEN TIMEREMAINING. The bleach will be drawnthrough the water softener, and out the drain.This process takes approximately 3 hours.4. If, after sanitization, water from the housefaucet tastes salty or has a slight color, this is apreservative from the resin tank. Turn on the coldsoft water faucets and drain for a few minutes oruntil clear.NOTE: When the sanitizing regeneration is over,all remaining bleach is flushed from the conditionerand your house COLD water supply is fully softimmediately. However, your water heater is filledwith hard water and as hot water is used, it will refillwith soft water. When all the hard water is replacedin the water heater, hot only and mixed hot and coldwater will be fully soft. If you want totally soft waterimmediately, after the above regeneration, drain thewater heater until the water runs cold.WARNING: If you do drain the waterheater, use extreme care as the hot water couldcause burns. Turn the water heater off prior todraining.GNPR40L GNPR48LResin Tank Size 10x44″ 12x48″Resin Volume 1.25 ft3 1.50 ft 3Refill Controller 0.35 gpm 0.35 gpmBackwash Controller 2.8 gpm 2.8 gpmBrine Tank Size 15x40″ 15x40″Capacity 350 lbs 350 lbsOperation Temperature Min. 34° 34°Max. 100°F 100°FFlow Rate 15.2 gpm 18.0 gpmPressure Drop 15.0 psi 15.0 psiMaximum Flow to Drain 4.0 gpm 3.5 gpmCL47″40 1⁄4″15″ 10″14 1⁄2″4440 1⁄4″15″51 1⁄4″CL12″15 1⁄4″4850″54 1⁄4″