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.*
(!00% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Parameter
Chlorine
T&O
Particulate**
USEPA
HCL
Influent
Average
1.845mg/L
143,333#/mL
Standard
No. 42: Aesthetic
Effects
Influent
Challenge
Effluent
Concentration
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
Le(]d at pH 6.5
Le(]d at pH 8.5
Lindane
Atrczine
USEPA
MCL
1 NTU***
99.95% Reduction
0.015mg/L
0.015mg/L
0.0002 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
Infiuent
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
Influent Challenge
Effluent
Average
0.106 NTU
0
< 0.001 mg/L
0.001 mg/L
< 0.00002 mg/L
< 0.002 mg/L
Maximum
0.14 NTU
0
< 0.001 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
< 0.00002 mg/L
< 0.002 mg/L
Average
98.97%
> 99.99%
> 99.33%
> 99.29%
99.07%
> 76.12%
Average
10.3 NTU***
200,000 #/L
0.15 mg/L
0.14 mg/L
0.0216 mg/L
0.008 mg/L
Concentration
1_+1 NTU***
Minimum50,000L
0.15 mg/L_+10%
0.15 mg/L_+10%
0.002 mg/L_+10%
0.009 mg/L+10%
% Reduction
Minimum
98.61%
> 99.99%
> 99.33%
97.86%
98.75%
> 66.67%
Hin. Required
Reduction
0.5 NTU
> 99.95%
0.010 mg/L
0.010 mg/L
0.0002 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
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* Tested using a flow rate ofO.5 gpm; pressure
of 60 psig; pH of 7.5 +_0.5; temp. of 68 ° +_5°F (20 ° _ 5 C)
** Measurement
in Particles/mt.
Particles used were 0.5-2_ microns
*** NTU=Nephelometric T urbidityunits
Operating
Specifications
[] Capacity: certified for up to 750 gallons (2,838 I);up to six months
[] Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bur)
[] 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 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.
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System tested and certified by NSF International against St(]ndard 42 for the reduction of
chlorine, t(]ste and odor, particulate Class I and St(]ndard 53 for the reduction of cyst, lead,
Lindone, Atrczine and turbidity.
Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY40225
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