GE GXSG30V Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

7BEFORE YOU START The water softener requires a minimum water flow of 3 gallons per minute at the inlet. Maximumallowable inlet water pressure is 125 psi. If daytime pressure is over 80 psi, nighttime pressuremay exceed the maximum. Use a pressure reducing valve if necessary (Adding a pressurereducing valve may reduce the flow). If your home is equipped with a back flow preventer, anexpansion tank must be installed in accordance with local codes and laws. The water softener uses a direct plug-in external power supply (included). Be sure to use theincluded power supply and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is in adry location only, grounded and properly protected by an over current device such as a circuitbreaker or fuse. Do not use this system to treat water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown qualitywithout adequate disinfection upstream or downstream of the system.INSPECT SHIPMENTMake sure all the parts shown below are present. Additional parts must be purchased to completethe installation. Thoroughly check the water softener for possible shipping damage and parts loss.Also inspect and note any damage to the shipping carton.Remove and discard (or recycle) all packing materials. To avoid loss of small parts, we suggestyou keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to use them.Bypass Valve Drain Hose Clips HoseClampsOverflowAdapterGrommetWARNING Discard all unused parts and packaging material after installation.Small parts remaining after the installation could be a choke hazard.TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Pliers Screwdriver Razor knife Two adjustable wrenches Teflon tape 2 fittings to connect household plumbing to1” NPT threads on softening adaptors. Additional installation parts may be required:• UL-approved grounding clamps and6-gauge copper grounding wire.NOTE: Failure to comply with these installation instructions will void the product warranty,and the installer will be responsible for any service, repair or damages caused thereby.SiliconeGreaseBefore you start