Installation instructions, Install tubing, Cutting the tubing – GE GXULQ User Manual
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INSTALL TUBING
Push the tubing firmly into the collet on the
faucet adapter fitting until the pencil mark
is pushed next to the collet. (If the tubing
is removed, recut the end, measure, mark
and reinsert.)
Tubing must be fully inserted to avoid leaks.
To remove tubing: Depress and hold the white
collet; pull the tubing out to remove.
Pull out slightly on the tubing to ensure a good seal.
Press the other end of the tubing into the outlet
side of the filter.
C
B
A
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Installation Instructions
CUTTING THE TUBING
Determine the length of tubing necessary from
the filter head/bracket to the faucet and from the
water supply line to the filter head/bracket by
holding the tubing in place to ensure it is the
correct length.
NOTE: 6 feet of tubing is supplied. Cut the
tubing into two sections according to your
requirements.
Cut tubing.
NOTE: Do not kink tubing.
NOTE: Check the end of the tubing to make sure
there are no cuts, nicks, flat spots or sharp edges.
If any of these are present, cut the end of the
tube with a utility knife.
Measure 3/4
″ from the end of the tubing
provided and mark with a pencil.
C
B
A
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INSTALL THE HEAD/BRACKET
Using the filter head/bracket as a guide, mark hole
locations so that there is 1
″ between the center of
each screw. Fasten the filter head/bracket to the
wall with the Phillips screws provided with the unit.
NOTE: Predrill 1/8
″ holes for easier installation.
Make sure to leave at least 2-1/2
″
from the bottom of the system
to allow for easy replacement
of the filter cartridge.
Install screws only halfway so you can slip the
bracket onto the wall during installation.
NOTE: There are three installation configurations.
Select the appropriate screws for installation: For
Cabinet Side Wall Installations, use 1
″ screws; For
Drywall into Stud Installations, use 1-1/4
″ screws;
For Drywall with No Stud Installations, use lag bolts.
CAUTION: Be sure screw point does not protrude
through the wall into adjacent cabinet.
Tighten screws to secure the bracket.
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C
B
A
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2-1/2
″
3/4
″
INCORRECT CUT
CORRECT CUT
3
4
"
Engagement
3/4
″ (1/4″ tubing)
White Collet
(DO NOT REMOVE)
Pencil mark line
Insert tubing
3/4
″
INSTALL FAUCET ADAPTER
Install the 3/8
″ x 1/2″ faucet adapter to the faucet
threads.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Option A – Typical Installation
Option B – Optional Installation
If you have copper tubing with a compression
adapter, you will NOT use the 1/2
″ faucet adapter.
Use a section of tubing, slide the compression
hex nut and 3/8
″ ferrule (tapered end away from
the compression nut) onto the tubing, and put in
the tubing insert.
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Adapter
Faucet Threads
3/8
″ Compression adapter
Copper tubing
Insert
Ferrule
Hex nut
Tubing