GE Monogram Owner's Manual page 25

Performance Data Sheet
SmartWater Filtration System
MWF Cartridge
This system has been tested according to NSF/ANS142/53 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/ANS142/53.*
100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Standard No, 42: Aesthetic Effects
Parameter USEPA Influent
MCL Challenge Concentration
Chlorine - 2.0mg/L_+10%
T&O
- -
Particulate** - ->10,000 partictes/mL
Influent
Average
1.96mg/L
6,400,000 #/mL
Effluent
Average Maximum
0.06 mg/L 0.11 mg/L
58,833#/mL 150,000 #/mL
% Reduction
Average Minimum
96.77% 94.74%
99.14% 97.97%
Min. Required
Reduction
> 50%
->85%
Parameter
Turbidity
Cysts
Asbestos
Leadat pH6.5
Leadat pH8.5
Mercuryat pH6.5
Hercuryat pH8.5
Alachlor
Lindane
2,4-D
Toxaphene
Benzene
Carbofuran
1,4 dichlorobenzene
Atrazine
USEPA
MCL
0.5 NTU
->99.95% Reduction
->99% Reduction
0.015 mg/L
0.015 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
0.040 mg/L
0.075 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Influent
Challenge Concentration
11+ 1 NTU***
Hinimum50,000 L
107 to 10 _fibers/L; > 1%m
0.15mg/L_+ 10%
0.15mg/L_+ 10%
0.006mg/L_+ 10%
0.006mg/L_+ 10%
0.04rag/L_+ 10%
0.002mg/L_+ 10%
0.210mg/L_+ 10%
0.015mg/L_+ 10%
0.015mg/L_+ 10%
0.080mg/L_+ 10%
0.225mg/L_+ 10%
0.009mg/L_+ 10%
Influent
Average
10.5NTU
118,750 #/L
57HF/L
0.1567mg/L
0.1433mg/L
0.0059mg/L
0.0057mg/L
0.0367mg/L
0.0020mg/L
0.2033mg/L
0.0160mg/L
0.0145mg/L
0.0830mg/L
0.2283mg/L
0.0087mg/L
Effluent
Average
0.14NTU
< i #/L
0.996HF/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
% 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
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
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Tested using a flow rate of O.50 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 _ 0.5, temp. of 68 _ 5 F (20 _ 5 C)
** Measurement in Particles/ml. Particles used were 0.5-1 microns
*** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units
Operating Specifications
• Capacity: certified for up to 300 gallons (1135 I);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°C)
• Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 Ipm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
• Run 1V_ gallons at full 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 microbiologically 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, C]ass I
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of:
Stenderd No. 53: Heelth 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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