Step-by-step instructions, Step-by-step instructions –13, Installation instructions – GE GXSF4OH User Manual

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INSTALL BYPASS VALVE

• Remove plastic shipping plug and wire from valve

outlet.

• Push the bypass valve (lubricate o-ring seals with

silicone grease) into both ports of the valve as
shown.

• Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place, from the

top down, as shown.

• Push the NPT adapters (lubricate o-ring seals with

silicone grease) into both ports of the valve as
shown.

• Snap the 2 large plastic clips in place, from the

side, as shown.

1

Valve body

inlet or outlet

Bypass valve
(push all the way in)

Clip

END

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SIDE

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Installation Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Turn off the gas or electric supply to the water

heater, in the possibility that the water heater
may be drained while draining pipes.

• Turn off the water supply to pipes to be cut and

drain the house water pipes.

• Open both hot and cold faucets at the lowest

location possible.

NOTE: For easier installation, remove the top cover.
Release 2 clips at rear of cover. Rotate cover
forward and lift up.

Turbine

Valve outlet
Turbine shaft and

support

NOTE: Be sure the turbine and support are firmly
in place in the valve outlet. Blow into the valve port
and observe the turbine for free rotation.

Clip

Outlet

O-ring seal goes into the outer
groove only.
The clip snaps into
the inner groove (see below

).

NPT

adapter

MOVE THE SOFTENER ASSEMBLY
INTO INSTALLATION POSITION

Before sliding softener in position, be sure the
installation surface is level and smooth. Sharp
objects under the tank may puncture it. If needed,
place the tank on a section of 3/4

″ thick (minimum)

plywood. Then, place shims under the plywood as
needed to level the softener. Slide softener into
position.

2

Drain fitting

Inlet

Bypass

valve

Clips

O-rings

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