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Safety Instructions
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
and Installation
Specification Guidelines . . . . . . . . .3
PNRQ20FBL
Operating Instructions
PNRQ20FWW
About the RO System . . . . . . . . .4, 5
PNRQ20FBB
Installation Instructions PNRQ20FCC
Tools and Materials Required . . . . .6
Before Beginning Installation . . .6, 7
Mounting System Installation . . . . .8
Osmose Inversée
Feed Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . .9–12
Faucet Assembly . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of WARNING! property damage or personal injury. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check with your state and local public works without adequate disinfection before or after the department for plumbing and sanitation codes. system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may You must follow these guidelines as you install the be used on disinfected water that m
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Specification guidelines. ge.com Product – height 11″ width 10.5″ depth 4″ The system makes a good supply of drinking water each day. How much it will make depends primarily on these things… a Feed water pressure limits—pounds per square inch (psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40–120 Feed water temperature limits—minimum/maximum degrees F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40–1
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About the reverse osmosis system. How the Reverse Osmosis System Works Reverse Osmosis reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and organic matter from water by diffusing it through a special membrane. The membrane separates minerals and impurities from the water and they are flushed to the drain. For the reduction of the claims specified, see Performance Data Sheet. High quality product water goes directly to the drinking water faucet or to the storage tank. The system makes a good supply of drinki
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Check Valve—The check valve prevents a backward flow of product water from the storage tank. A backward flow could 5 cause the Reverse Osmosis membrane to rupture. Automatic Shutoff Assembly—To conserve water, the drinking water system has an automatic shutoff. When the storage tank 6 has filled to capacity and the drinking water faucet is closed, pressure closes the shutoff. Water f
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Installation Reverse Osmosis Filtration System Models PNRQ20FBL, PNRQ20FWW, Instructions PNRQ20FBB and PNRQ20FCC Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com WARNING: Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or property damage. • Check with your state and/or local public works department for plumbing codes. You must follow their guides as you install the Water Filtration system. NOTE: Failure to comply with these instal
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Installation Instructions REVERSE OSMOSIS ASSEMBLY 5. Hold the Reverse Osmosis assembly up to MOUNTING SYSTEM the wall surface where you wish to install INSTALLATION it. Mark location for screws. There should Choose a location under the sink to mount be a minimum of 17 inches from the the system. Location should be easily marks to the bottom of the cabinet floor. accessible, with adequate clearance between the bottom of the filter cartridges and the floor or bottom of the cabinet for removal of
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Installation Instructions FEED WATER SUPPLY Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed water supply fitting. 4. Assemble adapter (C) and coupling (D) A. PREFERRED INSTALLATION as shown in illustration at left, per your Utilizing existing kitchen sink water supply configuration. Ensure that the gasket (G) valve (A) and removable faucet tubing (B). is in place before final assembly. Start installation by hand, then finish tightening 1. Refer to illustration b
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Installation Instructions FEED WATER SUPPLY (cont.) B. OPTIONAL HOME INSTALLATION C. OPTIONAL RIGID PIPE INSTALLATION Where codes permit (Requires additional parts) For installation with rigid pipe between supply *For 1/2″ OD or larger metal tubing only. valve and sink faucet. NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and Option 1 do not permit the use of the saddle valve. For 1. Remove pipe from supply valve and sink installation, use plumbing code 2
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Installation Instructions D. OPTIONAL REMOTE LOCATION E. REMOVAL AND RE-INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF INLET VALVE (required only if (requires additional part) inlet valve needs to be removed to complete Step 5 on page 13) 1. Turn off the cold water supply. 1. Remove inlet valve (F) from adapter (C) 2. Complying with plumbing codes, install a using adjustable wrench on valve body. fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 1/4″ See illustration below for detail. DO NOT OD tubing. A typical connection
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Installation Instructions FAUCET ASSEMBLY (cont.) OPTIONAL ONE PERSON BATTERY INSTALLATION FAUCET TUBING INSTALLATION 1. Use a small flat blade screwdriver or coin to remove the battery tray (A) at the side 1. From under the sink, gather the 1/4″ drain of the faucet base. line (black), 3/8″ drain line (black) and 3/8″ outlet tube (blue banded) in one hand with 2. Install one CR2032, 3 volt battery (B) the drain tubes the same length and the positive “+” side down into the battery outlet tube of
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Installation Instructions FILTRATION DRAIN CONNECTION Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan. CAUTION: The options detailed below are the ONLY approved installation configurations. Do not use any drain saddle device. NOTE: Failure to follow these Installation Instructions will void the warranty, and the installer will be responsible for any service, repair or damages caused thereby. PREFERRED INSTALLATION: PREFERRED INSTALLATION: OPTION A—BASEMENT ACCESS OPTION B—DRY-VENTED P-TR
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Installation Instructions FILTRATION DRAIN CONNECTION (cont.) PREFERRED INSTALLATION: SECONDARY INSTALLATION: OPTION C—WET-VENTED P-TRAP OPTION D—DRAIN LINE ADAPTER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Install a p-trap under the sink to be used CAUTION: Using Option D exclusively for the Reverse Osmosis drain line. may result in clogging under adverse A wet-vented p-trap is a p-trap that shares a conditions and requires periodic common vent/stack. Attach the drain line adapter inspection/cleaning by the
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Installation Instructions STORAGE TANK AND STARTUP STORAGE TANK INSTALLATION SYSTEM STARTUP PROCEDURE 1. Remove the protective cap from the top CAUTION: If installing the unit in of the tank. new construction, ensure that house plumbing 2. Apply 2–3 wraps is flushed thoroughly before opening the water Thread of thread tape, tape supply valve. in a clockwise 1. Check that all tubing connections are direction, to the secure. tank threads. 2. Turn on the Feed Water Supply Valve. 3. Install the p
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Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system. Prefilter, Postfilter and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Cartridge Replacement Procedure When the amber filter light in the faucet base 6. Remove foil on top of new replacement flashes, it is time to replace the prefilter and cartridges. Install new cartridges into the postfilter. This will occur every 6 months. manifold by turning to the right about 1/3 turn until the alignment marks line up and the Be sure to wash your hands before handling cartridges
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Sanitizing the Reverse Osmosis System Sanitize upon installation of the Reverse Osmosis 4. Turn ON water supply. Turn ON faucet until system and after servicing inner parts, including water begins to flow from the faucet, then turn replacement of prefilter, postfilter and the faucet OFF. Allow system to fill for 10 minutes. membrane cartridge. 5. Turn faucet ON and allow water to flo
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Care and cleaning of the reverse osmosis system. To obtain replacement filters, call toll-free GE Appliance Parts at 800.626.2002 (U.S.), 800.663.6060 (Canada–English), 800.361.3869 (Canada–French), or visit the store where you purchased your reverse osmosis system. Prefilter/Postfilter Cartridge Replacement FQROPF Carbon Block Reverse Osmosis Cartridge Replacement FQROMF Thin Film Polyamide CAUTION: Before servicing the Reverse Osmosis system, close the water supply/saddle valve and open the
