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Performance Data Sheet
SmartWaterFiltration System
MWF Cartridge
Thissystemhas been tested accordingto NSF/ANSI 42/53for reductionof the substanceslisted below.
The concentrationof the indicatedsubstancesin water entering the systemwas reduced to a concentration
less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system,as specified in NSF/ANSI 42/53.*
'100%safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
StaJidaxd No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Parmneter USEPA hffluent
MCL Challenge Concentration
Chlorine -- 2.0 mg/i, +_10%
T& O -- --
Particulate** -- _> 10,000 particles/mi,
hffluent
Average
1.96 mg/i,
6,400,000 #/mi,
Effluent
Average Ma_xhnmn
0.06 mg/i, 0.1 ] mg/i,
58,833#/mi, 150,000#/mi,
% Reduction
Average Minimum
96.77% 94.74%
99.14% 97.97%
StaJidaxd No. 53: Health Effects
Parmneter Effluent
Turbidiw
Cysts
Asbestos
i ,ead at pH 6.5
i ,ead at pH 8.5
Mercmy at pH 6.5
Mercmy at pH 8.5
Nachlor
i in(lane
2,4[)
Toxaphene
Benzene
(iirboflu'an
1,4 dichlorobenzene
Atrazine
USEPA
MCL
O.5NTU
_> 99.95% Reduction
_> 99% Reduction
0.0l 5 mg/i,
0.0l 5 mg/i,
0.002 mg/i,
0.002 mg/i,
0.002 mg/i,
0.0002 mg/i,
0.070 mg/i,
0.003 mg/i,
0.005 mg/i,
0.040 mg/i,
0.075 mg/i,
0.003 rag/i,
Influent
Challenge Concentration
]] + ] NTU***
Minimmn 50,000 i,
] 07 to ]0s fibers/i ,; > ]0pm
0.15 mg/i, + 10%
0.15 mg/i, + 10%
0.006 mg/i, + 10%
0.006 mg/i, + 10%
0.04 mg/i, +_]0%
0.002 mg/i, + 10%
0.210 mg/i, + 10%
0.015 mg/i, + 10%
0.015 mg/i, + 10%
0.080 mg/i, + 10%
0.225 mg/i, +_10%
0.009 mg/i, + 10%
hifluent
Average
] O.5NTU
118,750 #/i,
57 MF/I,
1).1567 rag/i,
1).1433 rag/i,
0.0059 rag/i,
0.0057 rag/i,
0.0367 mg/i,
0.0020 rag/i,
0.2033 mg/i,
1).1)160mg/i,
1).1)145mg/i,
0.0830 mg/i,
0.2283 rag/i,
0.0087 rag/i,
Average
o.14 NTU
< ] #/i,
0.996 MF/I,
< 0.001 rag/i,
< 0.001 rag/i,
0.000350 rag/i,
0.000325 rag/i,
0.00023 mg/i,
< 0.00002 mg/i,
0.00337 mg/i,
1).1)1)11)1) rag/i,
0.000500 rag/i,
1).1)011)00 rag/i,
0.000500 rag/i,
< 0.0005 rag/i,
Maxi_num
O.28 NTU
4#/i,
< ] MF/I,
< 0.001 rag/i,
< 0.001 rag/i,
0.0007 rag/i,
0.0006 rag/i,
0.0004 rag/i,
< 0.00002 rag/i,
0.01] 000 mg/i,
0.001000 mg / i ,
0.000500 mg/i,
0.001000 mg / i ,
0.000500 mg/i,
< 0.0005 mg/i,
% Reduction
Average Miohnum
98.54% 97.20%
> 99.99% > 99.99%
99.60% 99.39%
99.36% 99.29%
99.30% 99.29%
94.70% 87.50%
93.20% 89.29%
99.34% 98.67%
99.00% 98.95%
98.32% 94.50%
93.44% 91.67%
96.51% 95.83%
98.78% 98.65%
99.78% 99.77%
94.22% 93.33%
Tested usinga flow rote of 0.50gpm;pressureof 6Opsig;pH of ZS +_ 0.5; temp.of 68° +_ 5°F(20°+_3°C)
_ Measurement i n Particles/ml.Particlesusedwere0.5-1microns
__NTU=Nephelometric T urbidityunits
Mhi. Required
Reduction
> 5o%
m
> 85%
Mhi. Required
Reduction
O.5NTU
> 99.95%
> 99%
0.010 mg/i,
0.010 mg/i,
0.002 rag/i,
0.002 rag/i,
0.002 rag/i,
0.0002 rag/i,
0.070 mg/i,
0.003 rag/i,
0.005 rag/i,
0.04 mg/i,
0.075 mg/i,
0.003 rag/i,
Operating Specifications
• Capacity: certified for up to 300 gallons (1135 l); up to six months for models without a replacement filter indicator light;
tap to one year for models with a replacement filter indicator light
• Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shock
• Temperature: 33-100°F (0.6-38°C)
• Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
• Flush
new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air.
• Replace cartridge
when the indicator
light
flashes or
water flow rate
is reduced on non-indicator traits.
Special Notices
• Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped.
• This drinking water system must be maintained according m malmfacturer's instructions, including replacement of filmr cartridges.
• Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of tmknown quality without adequate disinfection before or
after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treamtent system are not necessarily in your wateL
• Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.
• Note that while the testing was perforated under standard laboratoi T conditions, actual perforntance ntay vary; Systents Ilttlst
be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures and gtfidelines.
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Chemical Unit
Chlorine Taste and Odor
Mechanical Fihration Unit
Particulate Reduction, (;lass ]
System Tested and Certified b) NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 ff)r the reduction of:
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Alachlor and Atrazine Red uction
Benzene and Carbofuran Reduction
1,4 dichlorobenzene and 2,4-D Reduction
Lead and [Jndane Reduction
Mercur} and Toxaphene Reduction
Mechanical Fihration Unit
Turbidit_ Red uction
(;}st and' Asbestos Reduction
Manuti_cmred if)r: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225
EPA EST. No. 1)71)595-MN-1)1)1
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