GE Homespring User Manual

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H. WINTERIZATION PROCEDURE
Tools/Supplies Required
For all Systems you will need:
• Cap Wrench • Adjustable Wrench
• 1 - 3/4" MNPT PVC Plug • 1 - 1/2" MNPT PVC Plug
• Nut driver
• 3 US gallons (12 liters) plumber antifreeze that is
propylene glycol based and rated for -58°F (-50°C).
WARNING: Never use AUTOMOTIVE
type antifreezes when winterizing the System. This may
result in serious injury or death.
Only plumbing antifreeze, consisting primarily of
propylene glycol with no ethanol or other alcohols,
rated for -58°F (-50°C), may be used to winterize the
System. The use of less-expensive
‘non-propylene glycol based’ plumbing or RV
antifreezes may damage the System’s internal
components voiding all warranties. This may also
result in serious injury or death.
Plumbing antifreeze containing propylene glycol will
provide protection of the System against freezing to
-40°F (-40°C) as long as the proportion of antifreeze
to water is correct. This procedure only protects the
System from freezing and does not protect the rest of
the household water distribution system.
Propylene glycol based antifreeze is available at most
hardware stores.
1
Close the inlet valve. Completely drain the system and
household piping. To drain the system, refer to the Controller
Functions section on how to perform a manual ush. To drain
the household pipes, open a cold water tap (on the lowest
level of the home) and leave until the tap only drips. Turn o
the tap when the pipes are drained.
All valves closed
Figure 72
2
Remove the drain hose and nylon elbow from the drain
solenoid valve and install a 1/2" MNPT or 3/4" MNPT PVC plug
(depending on the size of the port) into the drain solenoid
valve.
3
Drain the ltered water from the system by
disconnecting the outlet stainless steel ex hose where it
connects to the home plumbing, and drain into a large bucket.
Plug the ex hose and system by installing a 3/4" MNPT PVC
plug.
Disconnect and
Plug here
Outlet tting assembly installed in standard conguration
shown. Systems equipped with the surface water option kit
have dierent outlet tting assemblies.
Figure 73
4
If an external prelter has been installed, open the mini
ball valve on the bottom of the housing and allow to drain.
Press the red button on the external prelter head to speed up
draining. Unscrew the housing from the head and remove the
external prelter cartridge from the housing, and discard. Do
not install a new lter cartridge. Re-attach the lter housing to
the head.
Figure 74

GE Homespring Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Homespring
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English