GE GNPR40L - Manual (Page 8)

INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE
AND CLAMPS
IMPORTANT: A copper or galvanized house cold
water pipe is often used to ground electrical outlets
in the home. Grounding protects you from
electrical shock. The water softener may have
broken this ground path. To restore connection,
install UL approved grounding hardware or 6-gauge
copper wire across the softener valve, tightly
clamped, using UL approved grounding clamps at
both ends as shown. Zinc clamps should not be
used on copper plumbing. Grounding hardware is
not provided with the unit. It may be purchased
separately from your local hardware store.
NOTE: Clean copper pipe and ends of wire with
emery paper. Bare wire is recommended. If insulated
wire is used, it should be stripped 3/4
″ at each end
before cleaning with emery paper.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW AND HOSE
• Connect overflow drain hose to fitting on side of
brine tank.
• Locate the other end of the hose at the drain
point. DO NOT ELEVATE this hose higher than the
elbow on the brine tank.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TEE OVERFLOW HOSE TO
VALVE DRAIN HOSE.
NOTE: This drain is for safety only. If the cabinet
(brine tank) should over-fill with water, the excess is
carried to the drain.
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To acceptable
drain
Overflow
drain hose
Do not connect to
valve drain hose.
Hose
adapter
Ground
Clamp
From
valve
outlet
To valve
inlet
BRINE TUBING CONNECTION
Connect brine tube to clear air check assembly on
the main valve:
• Route brine tube through 1
″ hole in brine tank
above hose adapter.
• Connect tubing to 90° fitting on top of float
assembly. Press in firmly to fully seat in fitting.
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Brine tube
Brine tube
connection
To valve
assembly
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Float
assembly
Brine tubing
Brine tube
connection
Valve
assembly