b. Locate the plastic drain elbow, next to the brass
check valve tee.
c. Unscrew the compression nut.
d. Remove flow control with a clean knife edge.
Remove screen; a toothpick may be needed.
Brass check
valve tee
Plastic drain elbow
e. If you are replacing the flow control and
screen, discard them. If you are checking the
flow control, screen and tubing for blockage,
clean these parts of any debris. Do not blow
through the flow control, it will contaminate
the part.
f. Replace the screen by placing the cone end
into the elbow cap and carefully push it in.
CAUTION: Do not force in further after you feel
resistance. Visually check to be sure it is properly
positioned.
g. Install flow control and tighten compression
nut by hand, then another 1/4 turn with pliers.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN AND DISTORT OR CRUSH
THE TUBING AND FLOW CONTROL.
REVERSE OSMOSIS
SYSTEM
Water supply
valve
1/4" tubing
Screen
Compression
nut
Flow control
Drain line
Hot Cold
Storage tank
shutoff valve
Storage tank
7. Pull the u-pin and remove the inlet cover from
the housing.
8. Install the new Reverse Osmosis cartridge.
NOTE: The Reverse Osmosis cartridge o-ring end is notched
and may need to be rotated during reinstallation for
proper fit.
9. Replace the inlet cover. Clean groove, then lightly
lubricate the o-ring with a light coating of food
grade silicone grease only. Silicone grease is
available through GE Parts and Service:
1-800-626-2002 , Part Number WS60X10005 .
10. Insert the u-pin and install the lock washer.
11. Turn on the water supply. Check for leaks.
12. Purge the Reverse Osmosis system.
a. Make sure all tubing connections are tightened.
b. Make sure the tank shutoff valve is open. Turn
on the water supply by slowly opening the water
supply valve (turn counterclockwise) to the
Reverse Osmosis system. Carefully check system
for leaks.
c. Wait approximately four hours for storage tank
to fill. At that time, carefully check all fittings and
tubing connections again for any water leaks.
d. Open the RO water faucet until the tank is
empty and flow stops.
e. After filling and emptying the storage tank four
times, the system is ready to make product
water for your use.
NOTE: Lights may not operate properly until system has
been allowed to refill tank.
WARNING: The Reverse Osmosis cartridge contains
a food grade preservative that should be purged from
the system before use. The preservative will give
product water an unpleasant taste and odor.
RO product water faucet
1/4" tubing,
marked WATER
SUPPLY
Sink p-trap
3
3/8" tubing,
marked FAUCET
Electronics box
Leadwire connection
Battery holder