GE SMARTWATER GNUL30Z - Manual (Page 2)

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
• Slotted and Phillips screw drivers
• Pliers and adjustable jaw wrench
• Hand or battery powered drill and 1⁄4² bit (saddle valve installation)
• Electric drill and a drill bit to drill a 1⁄4² hole (type as required) if a mounting hole is needed for the faucet
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the sink, consult a qualified plumber or installer for drilling procedures. Special drill bits
may be needed for porcelain or stainless steel.
• Contents included with the product:
— Water filter assembly, including mounting bracket and screws
— Literature (installation instructions, owner’s manual, product data sheet, and owner product registration card)
— Water supply/saddle valve
— Filtered water faucet, for sink or countertop mounting including an electronic indicator faucet base and battery pack
— 3⁄8² tubing and fittings to make all needed connections
— Pipe joint sealant (Teflon Tape*) for fittings
— Sump wrench
Fig. 1
Filtered water faucet
Sink
Battery pack
Hot
Shutoff valve
NOTE:
To change the filter
cartridge, you must turn off
the water. A nearby shutoff
valve is convenient. Most
sinks already have shutoff
valves on the supply pipes.
Cold
Water supply/saddle valve
Washer
Adapter
Nut
Water
in
Water
out
Tubing
Insert
Mounting
screw (2)
Filter I
NOTE: Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1-1⁄2² under the
system for removing the sumps, to change the cartridges.
*Teflon Tape is a Registered Trademark of Dupont
Filter II
Nut
Tubing
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Locate the drinking water system on the cold water supply pipe, under the kitchen and/or bathroom sink, to filter the cold drinking water.