GE PFSS6PKXSS Use and Care Manual - Page 47

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) Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Parameter USEPA Influent MCL Challenge Concentration Influent Average Effluent % Reduction Average Maximum Average Minimum Chlorine - 2.0 mg/L + 10% 1.96 mg/L 0.06 mg/L 0.11 mg/L 96.77% 94.74% T&O - - - - - - - Particulate** - ≥ 10,000 particles/mL 6,400,000 #/mL 58,833 #/mL 150,000 #/mL 99.14% 97.97% Min. Required Reduction > 50% - ≥ 85% Parameter Turbidity Cysts Asbestos Lead at pH 6.5 Lead at pH 8.5 Mercury at pH 6.5 Mercury at pH 8.5 Alachlor Lindane 2,4-D Toxaphene Benzene Carbofuran 1,4 dichlorobenzene Atrazine Standard No. 53: Health Effects USEPA MCL Influent Influent Challenge Concentration Average Effluent Average Maximum 0.5 NTU 11 + 1 NTU*** 10.5 NTU 0.14 NTU 0.28 NTU ≥ 99.95% Reduction Minimum 50,000 L 118,750 #/L < 1 #/L 4 #/L ≥ 99% Reduction 107 to 108 fibers/L; > 10µm 57 MF/L 0.996 MF/L < 1 MF/L 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.1567 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L 0.015 mg/L 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.1433 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.0059 mg/L 0.000350 mg/L 0.0007 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.0057 mg/L 0.000325 mg/L 0.0006 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.04 mg/L + 10% 0.0367 mg/L 0.00023 mg/L 0.0004 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L + 10% 0.0020 mg/L < 0.00002 mg/L < 0.00002 mg/L 0.070 mg/L 0.210 mg/L + 10% 0.2033 mg/L 0.00337 mg/L 0.011000 mg/L 0.003 mg/L 0.015 mg/L + 10% 0.0160 mg/L 0.00100 mg/L 0.001000 mg/L 0.005 mg/L 0.015 mg/L + 10% 0.0145 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.040 mg/L 0.080 mg/L + 10% 0.0830 mg/L 0.001000 mg/L 0.001000 mg/L 0.075 mg/L 0.225 mg/L + 10% 0.2283 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.000500 mg/L 0.003 mg/L 0.009 mg/L + 10% 0.0087 mg/L < 0.0005 mg/L < 0.0005 mg/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 * Tested using a flow rate of 0.50 gpm; pressure of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 ± 0.5; temp. of 68° ± 5°F (20° ± 3°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 l); 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: 33-100ºF (0.6-38ºC) ‡ Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm) General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements ‡ Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes 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. System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of: Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Standard No. 53: Health Effects Chemical Unit Chlorine Taste and Odor Mechanical Filtration Unit Particulate Reduction, Class I 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 NSF® Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 EPA EST. No. 070595-MN-001 47