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Performance Data Sheet
SmartWater Filtration System
GWF / HWF Cartridge
Thissystemhas been testedaccording to NSF/ANS142/53for reduction of the substanceslisted below.
The concentrationof the indicated substancesin water entering the system was reduced to a concentration
less than or equal to thepermissible limit for water leaving the system,as specified in NSF/ANS142/53.*
(100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Parameter
Chlorine
T & ()
Particulate**
USEPA
MCL
S_mdard No. 42: Aesfllefic Effects
hlfluent Effluent
Challenge Concentration Average Maximum
2.0 mgiI. + 10% 0.02 ppm 0.05 ppm
al least 10,(100 pmtMesinlI 3,978 7,800
% Reduction
Average Minimum
98.90% 97.37%
98.00<7o t 6.1%
Min. Required
Reduction
> 50!_
> 85!:i
S'_m(_xl No. 53: HeMfll Effects
Parmneter ]nfluent Effluent
Clmllenge Concentration Aver age Maximum Average
TuO)iditv l 1 + 1 NTI *** 0.07 NT[ 7 0.1 NTI 99.71 !:_
Cysts Minimum 50,(1001 26 55 99.97!:1
I.ead at pH 6.5 0.15 mg!I. + 10% l ppb l ppb 99.37%
I.ead at pH 8.7) 0.17)
mg!L + 10(:1
1.8 ppb 4.3 ppb 98.8{:1
I.indane 0.002 mgiI.+ 10{:1 0.00005 ppm 0.00005 ppm Ol.O3{:i
Atrazine 0.000 mgiI.+ 10{:1 0.002 ppm 0.(,q)3 ppm 76.10{:i
2,41) 0.210 mgiI.+ 10{:1 0.042 ppm 0.090 ppni 84.89{:i
,\',bestos I(Y to 1(/_fiber,,iI ; 0.32 MFI iml 1.2 MFLiml 99.95%
fibel'-, greater than
10 micrometers in length
USEPA
MCL
1 NTI ***
99.95{1 P.eduction
15 ppb
15 ppb
0.0005 ppni
0.003 ppm
0.100 ppm
99%
% Reduction
[lilininiuIn
99.59!_
99.95!_
99.37!_
97.13!_i
91.93!_
64.28!_
67.63!:{
99.82!:{
Min. Required
Reduction
0.5 NTI
> 99.95%
0.010 nig!L
0.010
nig!L
0.0002 mgiI
0.003 mgiL
0.07 mgiL
99{:1
* Tested using a flow rate of O. 5 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 _+O. 5 ; temp. of 20 ° _+2,5°C
** Measurement in Particles/ml. Particles used were 0.511 microns
* * * NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units
Operating Specifications
• (_apa('ity: certified for up to 300 gallons (1135 1); up to six months for models without a replacement filter indicator light; up
to one vear for models with a repla(en/ent filter indicator light
• Pressm'e requirement: 40-190 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 I)m'°e_ out trapped air.
• Replace cartridge when flow becolnes too sh)w.
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 to manufacturer's instructions, including replacement of filter
cartridges.
• Do not use with water that is nficrobiologically unsafe or of unknown tluali W without adequate disinfection before or
alter the system. Systems certified for cyst reductioi_ may be used on disinfected water that mav contain filterable cx:sts.
• The contanfilmi_ts or other substances relnoved or reduced by this water treatmei_t svsteln are not necessarily in your
water.
• Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.
• Note that while the testing was perfl)rmed under standard laboratory conditions, actual perii)rmai_ce nlav vary. Svstelns
must be installed and operated in accordance with malmthcftu'er's reconm/ended procedures and guidelines.
Syslem Tested and (1( rtified by NSF lnternalional against ANSIiNSF Stall(lard 42 & a for
the reduction of:
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Cheniical [nit
Taste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction
Me(hanical Filtration Lnit
Particulate Redm tion, Class I
Stmldard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Lnit
Lead and Atrazine Reduction
Lindane and 5,44) Reduction
Mechanical Fihration Unit
Ttwbidilv Reduction
Cyst and Asbestos Reduction
Manufactur(d for: (;en( ral El(clric (]onipany, I.ouisvill(, KY 40225
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