Fxrc Cartridge; Performance Data Sheet - GE 20 Owner's Manual

Health Claim Performance Certified by NSF/ANSI*
(100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Parameter USEPA
MCL
Chlorine
T & O
Particulate**
Parameter USEPA
MCL
1 NTU***
Turbidity
99.95% Reduction
Cysts
15 ppb
Lead at pH 6.5
15 ppb
Lead at pH 8.5
* Tested using a flow rate of 0.5 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 ± 0.5; temp. of 20° ± 2.5°C
** Measurement in Particles/ml
*** NTU=Nephelometric Turbidity units
Operating Specifications
Capacity: certified for up to 200 gallons (757 l)
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 lpm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
Flush new cartridge at full flow for 60 seconds to purge out trapped air.
Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow; at least every six months.
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 where the water is microbiologically unsafe, or with waters of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system; system 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.
NSF International Standards
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Chemical Unit
Taste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction, Class I
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Particulate Reduction, Class I
The Water by Culligan Filtration System and FXRC cartridge have been
tested and Certified by NSF only for the functions listed immediately above.
Made by: Culligan International, Westmont, IL 60559, Tel: (630) 654-4000
General Electric, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Performance Data Sheet

Water by Culligan Filtration System

FXRC Cartridge

Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Influent
Challenge
— 2.06 ppm
— —
— 3,100,064
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Influent
Challenge
23.25 NTU
494,169
157 ppb
162 ppb
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Chemical Reduction Unit
Mechanical Filtration Unit
GE
Effluent
Average Maximum
0.14 ppm 0.3 ppm
—
519
Effluent
Average Maximum
0.10 NTU 0.17 NTU
92
3 ppb
3 ppb
Lead Reduction
Cyst Reduction
Turbidity Reduction
© 1997 GE
% Reduction
Average
93
— —
2,425 99.98
% Reduction
Average
99.6
179 99.98
3 ppb >98
3 ppb >98
NSF
Tested & Certified
to ANSI/NSF
Standards 42 & 53
Minimum
85
—
99.92
Minimum
99.3
99.96
>98
>98
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