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Performance Data Sheet
SmartWater Filtration System
MWF Cartridge
This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42/53 for reduction of the substances listed below.
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was 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)
Parameter USEPA Influent
MCL Challenge Concentration
ChForine - 2.0mg/L+ 10%
T&O - -
ParticuFate** - ->10,000partides/mL
Parameter
Turbidity
Cysts
Asbestos
Lead at pH 6.5
Lead at pH 8.5
Mercury at pH 6.5
Mercury at pH 8.5
AlachFor
Lindane
2,4-D
Toxaphene
Benzene
Carbduran
1,4dichlorobenzene
Atrazine
USEPA
MCL
0.5 NTU
z 99.95% Reduction
-> 99%Reduction
0.015 m g/L
0.015 m g/L
0.002 m g/L
0.002 m g/L
0.002 m g/L
0.0002 mg/L
0.070 m g/L
0.003 m g/L
0.005 m g/L
0.040 m g/L
0.075 m g/L
0.003 m g/L
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Influent Effluent
Average Average Maximum
1.96 mg/L 0.06 mg/L 0.ii mg/L
6,400,000 #/mL 58,833 #/mL 150,000 #/mL
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Effluent
Influent
Challenge Concentration
11+ 1NTU***
Hinimum 50,000L
107 to 108 fibers/L; > 10ym
0.15my/L+ 10%
0.15my/L+ 10%
0.006my/L+ 10%
0.006my/L+ 10%
0.04mg/L+ 10%
0.002my/L+ 10%
0.210my/L+ 10%
0.015my/L+ 10%
Influent
Average
10.5 NTU
118,750 #/L
57 HF/L
0.1567 mg/L
0.1433 mg/L
0.0059 mg/L
0.0057 mg/L
0.0367 mg/L
0.0020 mg/L
0.2033 mg/L
0.0160 mg/L
0.015 m g/L+ 10% 0.0145 mg/L
0.080 m g/L+ 10% 0.0830 mg/L
0.225 m g/L+ 10% 0.2283 mg/L
0.009 m g/L+ 10% 0.0087 mg/L
Average
0.14NTU
< 1#/L
0.996MF/L
< 0.001mg/L
< 0.001mg/L
0.000350 mg/L
0.000325 mg/L
0.00023 mg/L
<0.00002 mg/L
0.00337 mg/L
0.00100 mg/L
0.000500 mg/L
0.001000 mg/L
0.000500 mg/L
< 0.0005mg/L
Maximum
0.28NTU
4 #/L
< 1MF/L
< 0.001mg/L
< 0.001mg/L
0.0007mg/L
0.0006mg/L
0.0004mg/L
<0.00002 mg/L
0.011000 mg/L
0.001000 mg/L
0.000500 mg/L
0.001000 mg/L
0.000500 mg/L
< 0.0005mg/L
Tested using a flow rate of O.50gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 +_ 0.5; temp. of 68° +_ 5°F (20° _+ 3°C)
** Measurement in Partides/ml. Particles used were 0.5-1 microns
*** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units
% Reduction
Average Minimum
96.77% 94.74%
99.14% 97.97%
% Reduction
Average Minimum
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%
Min.Required
Reduction
>50%
-> 85%
Min. Required
Reduction
0.5 NTU
> 99.95%
> 99%
0.010 mg/L
0.010 mg/L
0.002 mg/L
0.002 mg/L
0.002 mg/L
0.0002 mg/L
0.070 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
0.005 mg/L
0.04 mg/L
0.075 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
Operating Specifications
• Capacity: certified for up to 300 gallons (11:35I);up to six months for models without a replacement filter indicator light;
up 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°0
• Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 Ipm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
• Run 11/2gallons atfull flow to purge out trapped air.
• Replace cartridge when the indicator light flashes or water flow rate is reduced on non-indicator units.
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 microbiologicallg unsafe or of unknown 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 treatment system are not necessarily in your water.
• Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.
• Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. Systems must
be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures and guidelines.
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Chemical Unit
Chlorine Taste and Odor
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Particulate Reduction, Class I
System Tested and Certified bg NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 55 for the reduction of:
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Alachlor and Atrazine Reduction
Benzene and Carbofuran Reduction
1,4 dichlorobenzene and 2,4-D Reduction
Lead and Lindane Reduction
Mercury and Toxaphene Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Turbidity Reduction
Cyst and Asbestos Reduction
Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY40225
EPA EST.No. 070595-MN-001
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