GE Profile 42 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 47

Performance Data Sheet
smartwater Filtration System
GWF / HWF Cartridge
This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSt 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)
Standard No, 42: Aesthetic Effects
Parameter
Chlorine
T&O
Particulate**
USEPA
MCL
Influent
Challenge Concentration
20 mg/L + 10%
at least 10,000 particles/mL
Emue_
Average Maximum
002ppm 005ppm
3,978 7,800
Standard
No. 53: Health Effects
Parameter USEPA
MCL
1 NTU***
9995% Reduction
15 ppb
15 ppb
00002 ppm
0003 ppm
0100 ppm
99%
% Reduction
Average Minimum
9890% 9737%
9800% 9610%
Influent
Challenge Concentration
11 + 1 NTU***
Minimum 50,000 L
015 mo_L+ 10%
015 mo_L+ 10%
0002 mg/L + 10%
0009 mg/L + 10%
0210 mg/L + 10%
107to 10ofibors/L;
fibors greotor than
10 micrometers in length
Effluent
Average Maximum
007 NTU O1 NTU
26 5S
i ppb I ppb
18 ppb 43 ppb
000005 ppm 000005 ppm
0002 ppm 0003 ppm
0042 ppm 0090 ppm
032 MFUml
12 MFUml
Turbidity 9959%
Cysts 9995%
read at pH 65 9937%
Leadat pH 85 9713%
Undone 9193%
Abazine 6428°6
2,Z_D 6763%
Asbestos 9982%
% Reduction
Average Minimum
9971%
9997%
9937%
988%
9193%
7619%
8_89%
9995%
* Tested using o flow rote of 0.5 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7,5 +_0.5; temp. of 20 ° +_2,5°C
** Measurement in Particles/at Particles used were 0,5-1 microns
*** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units
Min. Required
Reduction
> 50%
>85%
Min. Required
Reduction
05 NTU
> 9995%
OO10mo_L
OO10m_L
00002 mg/L
0003 ma_L
007 mg/L
99%
Operating Specifications
•Capacitg: certified for up to 500 gallons (1135 I);up to twelve months for all models
• 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
• Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air.
• Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.
Special
Notices
• Installation instructions, parts and service availabilitg, and standard warrantg are included with the product when shipped.
• This drinking water sgstem must be maintained according to manufacturer's instructions, including replacement of filter
cartridges.
• Do nat use with water that is microbiologicallg unsafe or of unknown qualitg without adequate disinfection before
or after the sgstem. Sgstems certified for cgst reduction mag be used on disinfected water that mag contain filterable cgsts.
• The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced bg this water treatment sgstem are not necessarilg in gour waten
• Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.
• Note that while the testing was performed under standard laboratorg conditions, actual performance mag varg. Sgstems
must be installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures and guidelines.
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Chemical Unit
Taste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Particulate Reduction, Class I
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Lead and Atrozine Reduction
Und(]ne and 2,4-D Reduction
Mechanical Fi}trotion Unit
Turbidity Reduction
Cyst and Asbestos Reduction
Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY90225
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