Installation instructions, Connect and run the valve drain hose, Install the brine tank overflow fittings and hose – GE GXSF4OH User Manual

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Installation Instructions

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CONNECT AND RUN THE VALVE
DRAIN HOSE

(CONT.)

• Elevating the drain hose may cause back

pressure that could reduce the brine draw during
recharge. If raising the drain line overhead is
required to get to the drain point, measure the
inlet water pressure to the softener first. For inlet
pressures between 20 and 50 psi, do not raise
higher than 8

′ above the floor. For inlet pressure

above 50 psi, the drain line may be raised to a
maximum height of 14

′.

CONNECTING A RIGID VALVE DRAIN TUBE

To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, use
a hacksaw to cut the barbed end from the drain
fitting as shown. Rotate the drain fitting so the
cutting blade clears the valve housing to prevent
damage to valve

.

Buy a compression fitting (1/4

female pipe thread x 1/2

″ O.D. tube) and needed

tubing from your local hardware store.

4

Drain fitting

on valve

Valve drain hose

FLOOR DRAIN

Tie or

wire

hose in

place

1

1

2

″ air gap

LAUNDRY TUB

SUMP

Clamp

STANDPIPE

Blue indicator
light

Clip

1/4

″ NPT

threads

1/2

″ O.D. copper

tube (not provided)

Compression fitting
1/4

″ NPT x 1/2″ O.D.

tube (not provided)

Cut barbs from
drain fitting

Barbs

INSTALL THE BRINE TANK
OVERFLOW FITTINGS AND HOSE

• Insert the rubber grommet into the 3/4

″ diameter

hole in the brine tank sidewall as shown.

• Push the end of the hose adapter elbow into the

grommet as shown.

• Attach a length of hose (use remaining hose from

Step 4) to the hose adapter elbow. Use a hose
clamp to hold it in place.

• 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.

5

To acceptable

drain

Overflow

drain hose

Hose

clamp

Grommet

Do not connect

to valve drain

hose.

Hose

adapter

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