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Performance Data Sheet
SmattWater Filtration System
GSWF Cartridge
This systemhas been testedaccording to NSF/ANS142/53for reduction of the substances listed below.
The concentrationof the indicated substances in water entering thesystem was reduced to a concentration
less than or equal to thepermissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANS142fl53.*
(100%safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Pa]l-al_leter
(;hlorine
"I & ()
Parli(ulale**
Parameter
Turbidity
(Xqs
Le_d at pH 6.5
Le_d at pH 8.5
Lindane
Atrazine
USEPA
MCL
USEPA
lnfluent
Average
1.845 mgiL
143,333#imL
lnfluent
StmMard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Influent Challenge
C Ollcentr g4|iOll
2.0 lngiL+10%
aI leat I0,000 pardcles/mL
Stmldard No. 53: Health Effects
Influent Challenge Effluent
Eftluent
Average Maximum
< 0.03 lngiL tl.tl5 mg/L
29.83 #/mE 140 #/mE
% Reduction
Average Mi_mnmn
> 97.20% 116.43%
99.98!',
99.91 ¢;,
_, Reduction
Min. Required
Reduction
> 50%
>85%
Min. Required
MCL
1 NT[ ***
99.95_ Reduction
0.015 lngiL
(1.015 mg/L
0.0002
lngit
0.003 mgiL
Average
10.3 NT[ **"
200,000 #iL
0.15 lngiL
(1.14 lngiL
(1.0216 rag/L
0.0{t8 mg/L
Concen|rafion
l+l NT[ **"
Minimum 50,000 L
0.15 mg/L+10%
0.15 lng/L+10%
0.002 mgiL+l()!';
0.009 mgiL+l(l%
Average
0.10G NT[
0
< (}.001 lng/L
(}.(}0l mgiL
<0.00002 mgiL
< 0.002 lngiL
Maxim(ml
0.14 NT[
0
< 0.00l lngiL
0.003 mg/L
< 0.00002 mgiL
< 0.002 lngiL
Average
98.97%
> q9.q9?i
> qq.3371
> qq.2971
99.O7%
> 76.12_:;
Mi_mnmn Reduction
98.61% 0.5 NT[
> 99.995:; > 99.9571
> 99.3'3_:; 0.01(1 lngiL
97.86% 0.010 lngiL
98.75% 0.0002 mgiL
> 66.67(A 0.003 lngiL
Testedusinga flow rate of O.5gpm;pressureof GO psig pHof 7.5_+ 0,5;temp,of 68°_+5°F(20°_+3°C1
..... M easurementin Particles/m/.Particlesusedwere0,5-1microns
NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units
Operating Specifications
[] Capacity: (ertified for up to 750 gallons (2,838 l); up to six months
[] Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar)
[] Temperature: 33-100°F (0.6-38°C)
[] Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
[] Flush ne_,_ cartridge at hdl flow for 3 minutes to i_m'ge, out trapped air.
[] Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.
Special Notices
[] Installation instru(tions, parts and service availabilit_ and standard _<u'rant_ are included _dth the product when shipped.
[] This drinking water s)stem must be maintained according to manufacturer's instructions, including replacement of filter
cartridges.,
[] Do not use with water that is microbiologicall} unsafe or of unknox_n qualit} without adequate disinfection before or
after the sxstem. Sxstems certified for Qst reduction max be used on disinfected water that max contain filterable cxsts.
[] The contaminants or other substances remoxed or reduced b} this water treatment sxstem are not necessaril)in }our
watel'.
[] Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.
[] Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratorx conditions actual performance ma) va_). S) stems
must be installed and operated in accordance >dth manufhcturer's recommended procedm'es and guidelines.
System tested and c(rtifi(d by NSF Inlernational againsl Standard 42 for th( re(luction of
chlorine, taste
and odor,
particulate
Class ] and Slandard
53 for the re(luclion of" (:}'st,
lead, Lindane, Atrazine and mrbidily.
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