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Performance Data Sheet SmartWater Filtration System GSWF 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) Parameter Chlorine T & O Particulate** USEPA MCL - - - Influent Average 1.845 mg/L - 143,333 #/mL Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects Influent Challenge Concentration Effluent Average Maximum 2.0 mg/L+10% < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 mg/L - - - at least 10,000 particles/mL 29.83 #/mL 140 #/mL % Reduction Average Minimum > 97.29% 96.43% - - 99.98% 99.91% Min. Required Reduction > 50% - > 85% Parameter Turbidity Cysts Lead at pH 6.5 Lead at pH 8.5 Lindane Atrazine USEPA MCL 1 NTU*** 99.95% Reduction 0.015 mg/L 0.015 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 0.003 mg/L Influent Average 10.3 NTU*** 200,000 #/L 0.15 mg/L 0.14 mg/L 0.0216 mg/L 0.008 mg/L Standard No. 53: Health Effects Influent Challenge Concentration Effluent Average Maximum 1+1 NTU*** 0.106 NTU 0.14 NTU Minimum 50,000 L 0 0 0.15 mg/L+10% < 0.001 mg/L < 0.001 mg/L 0.15 mg/L+10% 0.001 mg/L 0.003 mg/L 0.002 mg/L+10% < 0.00002 mg/L < 0.00002 mg/L 0.009 mg/L+10% < 0.002 mg/L < 0.002 mg/L % Reduction Average Minimum 98.97% 98.61% > 99.99% > 99.99% > 99.33% > 99.33% > 99.29% 97.86% 99.07% 98.75% > 76.12% > 66.67% Min. Required Reduction 0.5 NTU > 99.95% 0.010 mg/L 0.010 mg/L 0.0002 mg/L 0.003 mg/L * Tested using a flow rate of 0.5 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 750 gallons (2,838 l); up to six months Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar) 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 flow becomes too slow. 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 Standard 42 for the reduction of chlorine, taste and odor, particulate Class I and Standard 53 for the reduction of cyst, lead, Lindane, Atrazine and turbidity. Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 NSF® 27