GE Appliances Reverse Osmosis

1 GXRV10 ABL01GE AppliancesReverse OsmosisFiltration SystemPart No. 215C1044P001 Pub. No. 49-50005 6 -98 CG7198846 Owner s Manualand InstallationFaucetReverse Osmosis UnitStorage TankTested and certified to ANSI/NSFS tandard 58 for TDS and cyst !You are Now Part of the GE Information ..3 Operating Instructions ..4 8 Specification Guidelines ..4 Care and Cleaning ..6 8 Water Test Kit ..6 Cartridge Replacement ..6 Sanitizing ..7 Flow Control and Screen ..8 Purging ..8 Troubleshooting TipsBefore You Call For Service ..18 Installation Instructions ..9 17 Important Recommendations ..9 Tools/Materials Required ..9 Step-by-Step Instructions ..11 17 Feed Water Supply ..11 Drain Connections ..12, 13 Faucet Installation.

2 14 system Assembly ..16 Checklist ..17 Customer ServiceProduct Registration ..19, 20 Parts List ..21, 22 Warranty ..23 Service Telephone Numbers ..242 Welcome to the GE family. We re proud of our quality products and we arecommitted to providing dependable service. You ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner sManual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service of all, you ll experience these values each time you use the water system . That simportant, because your new system will be part of your family for many years. Andwe hope you will be part of ours for a long time to thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you willcontinue to rely on us whenever you need quality Appliances for your YOUR RECORDSW rite the model and serial numbers here:##You can find them on the sump sales slip or cancelled check here.

3 Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service underthe you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintainyour water system properly. Just a little preventive care on your partcan save you a great deal of time and money over the life of yoursystem. A video has been included with the product containingimportant use and care ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You CallFor Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first,you may not need to call for service at THIS MANUALIF YOU NEED SERVICEIf you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phonecall away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included inthe back section.

4 IMPORTANT!Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that ispacked with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in theduplicate card printed in the back of this ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsCustomer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsInstallation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCustomer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsInstallation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating Instructions3 IMPORTANT SAFETY ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE with your state and local public worksdepartment for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow these guidelines as you install theReverse Osmosis system . Using a qualified installer is house water pressure is over the maximum (125pounds per square inch), install a pressure reducingvalve in the water supply line to the Reverse sure the water supply conforms with theSpecification the water supply conditionsare unknown, contact your municipal watercompany or your local health department for a list ofcontaminants in your area and a list of laboratoriescertified by your state to analyze drinking : Before using the Reverse Osmosissystem for the first time, the system must be Reverse Osmosis cartridge contains a foodgrade preservative that must be purged from thesystem.

5 The preservative will give product water anunpleasant taste and product reduces fluoride in drinking consult your dentist if you have : Do not use with water that ismicrobiologically unsafe or of unknown qualitywithout adequate disinfection before or after thesystem. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may containfilterable cysts. This Reverse Osmosis unit contains a replaceable membrane cartridge treatmentcomponent critical for effective reduction of Total Dissolved Solids. The water should be tested periodically to verify that the system isperforming satisfactorily. This system is acceptablefor treatment of influent concentrations of nomore than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite incombination measured as N and is acceptable fornitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplieswith a pressure of 280kPa (40 psig) or THESE INSTRUCTIONSRead and follow this Safety Information or store where it will not be exposed totemperatures below freezing or exposed to any typeof weather.

6 Water freezing in the system will damageit. Do not attempt to treat water over 100 not install on temperature of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis systemmust be between the minimum of 40 F. and themaximum of 100 F. See the Specification Notopen the water supply valve until the pipeshave been non-use of the Reverse Osmosis the system is not used for one week or more,open the RO water faucet, allow the system todrain. Close the RO water faucet and allow thesystem to regenerate the water : Discard all unused parts andpackaging material after installation. Small partsremaining after the installation could be a upon installation of the Reverse Osmosissystem and after servicing inner parts, includingreplacement of prefilter, postfilter and ReverseOsmosis cartridge.

7 It is important to have cleanhands while handling inner parts of the system . See the Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis system Reverse Osmosis system contains a replaceabletreatment component critical for effective reductionof total dissolved solids. This product water shall betested periodically to verify that the system ispreforming satisfactorily. See the About the WaterTest Kit !For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk ofproperty damage or personal PRECAUTIONSPROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEThis Reverse Osmosis system must be properly installed and located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used. Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation Instructions4 Specification the Reverse Osmosis the Reverse Osmosis system DoesThe system makes a good supply of drinking water each day.

8 How much it will make depends primarily on these height 16 width 17 depth 6 Reverse Osmosis removes Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and organic matter from water by diffusing itthrough a special membrane. The membrane separates minerals and impurities from the water and theyare flushed to the drain. High quality product water goes directly to the drinking water faucet or to thestorage tank. The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day seeSpecification much it makes depends on the feed water supply pressure, temperature, and prefilter andpostfilter are replaceable cartridges. The prefilter removes chlorine while also filteringsediments. Thepostfilter removes any other undesirable tastes and odors before you use the Water phWATER SOFTENER RECOMMENDEDINCOMING WATER HARDNESS (GPG) Softenernot requiredCustomer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsCustomer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsInstallation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCustomer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsInstallation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsMaximum iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide (ppm).

9 < in water supply ..AllowablebFeed water pH limits (pH) ..4 10 Product (quality) water, 24 hours gallons .. water per gallon of product water, 24 hours gallons ..5 Percent refection of TDS (new membrane) ..92aCyst reduction .. tank capacity gallons .. shutoff control ..yesPrefilter and postfilter ..(FX12PA) Carbon BlockReverse Osmosis membrane ..(FX12M) Thin Film PolyamidDimensions (inches) ..height 16 width 17 depth 6 Feed water pressure limits pounds per square inch (psi) ..40 125cFeed water temperature limits minimum/maximum degrees F..40 100 Maximum Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) parts per million (ppm) ..2000 Maximum water hardness @ pH grains per gallon (gpg) ..10 For water with hardness greater than 10 grains (at pH) the use of a softeneris recommended.

10 Failure to install a water softener will reduce the life of theReverse Osmosis membrane. See chart for additional information on thepossible need for a water softener. by NSF International according to ANSI/NSF Standard 58 has given GPD. Source water testparameters are 50 psig, 77 F, pH of , and 750 ppm total dissolved (maximum of ppm) by the Reverse Osmosis prefilter. REGULAR MAINTENANCE ISREQUIRED. Chlorine will destroy the Reverse Osmosis house water pressure is over 125 psi, install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply line. If housewater pressure is under 40 psi, install a Reverse Osmosis booster pump (contact your local plumbingsupply company).5 Description of the Reverse Osmosis system Prefilter Water from the cold supply pipe is directed to the prefilter cartridge, which is inside the sump.