Typical installation illustration, Optional 3-valve bypass installation illustration, Fig. 1 – GE GXSF39E User Manual
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Typical Installation Illustration
Soft water
Hard water to
outside faucets
MAIN W
ATER PIPE
Hard water
NOTE: See Drain Hose Connections section.
24V transformer
120-volt outlet
Bypass valve
Hard water to
outside faucets
Inlet valve
Outlet valve
3-Valve Bypass System
For soft water service:
• Open the inlet and
outlet valves
• Close the bypass valve
For bypass hard water:
• Close the inlet and
outlet valves
• Open the bypass valve
Salt hole
cover
SALT
GOES HERE
Brinewell
INLET
Washer (2)
Copper tube, 3/4
″ (2)
Installation nut (2)
Bypass Valve
• Pull out for soft water service
• Push in for bypass
NOTE: Fittings supplied are for
3/4
″ copper plumbing. If you have
1
″ plumbing, do not use the copper tubes
and nuts included. Buy 1
″ NPT female
adapters and connect directly to the
1
″ NPT male threads of the bypass valve.
Nut (2)
Copper tube, 3/4
″ (2)
Washer (2)
Installation adapter (2) (see above)
NOTE: Fittings supplied are for
3/4
″ copper plumbing. If you have
1
″ plumbing, do not use the copper tubes
and nuts included. Buy 1
″ NPT female
adapters and connect directly to the
1
″ NPT male threads of the adapters.
INLET
Union (not supplied) (2)
Optional 3-Valve Bypass Installation Illustration
Adapters for this installation are not supplied with the softener. To order these adapters, call GE Parts 800.626.2000. (Ask for Part # WS60X10006.)
Fig. 1
CROSSOVER
Use if water supply flows from the left.
Include single or 3-valve bypass.
Hard water
From softener
outlet
Soft water
To softener
inlet
Fig. 2
CROSSOVER
Use if water supply flows from the left.
Include single or 3-valve bypass.
Hard water
From softener
outlet
Soft water
To softener
inlet
MAIN W
ATER PIPE
Hard water
Soft water
120-volt outlet
24V
transformer
Brinewell
SALT
GOES HERE
Salt hole
cover
Drain
Drain