Performance Data Sheet
SmartWater FiltrationSystem
GWF/ HWFCartridge
Thissystemhas beentested accordingtoNSF/ANS142,/53for reductionof the substanceslimed below.
Theconcentrationof theindicatedsubstancesin water entering the systemwas reducedto a concentration
less thanorequal to the permissiblelimit for water leaving the system,asspecified in NSF/ANS142,/53.*
(100%safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Parameter USEPA
MCL
Chlodne
T&O
pa,_dculatv**
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
hzfluent Effluent
Challenge Concentration Average Maximmn
2.0 mg/L + 10% 0.02 ppm 0.05 ppm
at least 10,000 pa*_dcles/mL 3,978 7,800
% Reduction
Average Minimum
98.90% 97.37%
m m
98.00% 96.10%
w,. _eqta,ed
Reduction
> 50%
>85%
F_araalleter
Turbidity
Lead at pH 6.5
Lead at pH 8.5
Lindane
Atrazine
2,4-1)
Asbestos
USEPA
MCL
1 NTU***
99.95% Reduction
15 pph
15 pph
0.1R102 ppm
0.003 ppm
0.100 ppm
99%
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
hlfluent
Challenge Concentration
ll + 1 NTU***
Minimum 50,000 L
0.15 rag/L+ 10%
0.15 rag/L+ 10%
0.002 mg/i. + 10%
0.009 mg/L + 10%
0.210 mg/L + 10%
1O_Io 10" tlbm_/L;
fibers greamr dmn
10 micromete*> in length
Effluent
Average Maximum
0.07 NTU 0.1 NTU
26 55
1 ppb 1 pph
1.8 ppb 4.3 pph
0.00005 ppm 0.0(_'105ppm
0.002 ppm 0.003 ppm
0.042 ppm 0.090 ppm
0.32 MILL/ml 1.2 MI_L/ml
* Testedusinga flow rateof 0.5gpm;pressureof 60psig;pH of Z5 _ 0.5; temp.of20° +-Z5°C
** Measurementin Particles/mLParticlesusedwereO.&-I microns
*** NTU=NephelometricTurbidityunits
% Reduction
Average M'mlmmn
99.71% 99.59%
99.97% 99.95%
99.37% 99.37%
98.8% 97.13%
91.93% 91.93%
76.19% (;4.28%
84.89% 67.63%
99.95% 99.82%
Mr.. R_mred
Reduction
0.5 NTU
> 99.95%
0.010 mg/L
0.010 mg/L
0.0002 mg/L
0.003 mg/L
0.07 mg/L
99%
Operating Specifications
• Capacity: certified for up to 300 gallons (1135 1); 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: 33-100°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 3 minutes to purge out trapped ale
• Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.
Special Notices
• Installation instructions, parts and service availahility, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped.
• This drinking w-ater 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 1or 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 1or 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 "l_smd and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 & 53 for
the reduction o1_
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Chemical Unit
'l_tste and Odor Reduction
Chlorine Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
Particulate Reduction, Class 1
Standard No. 53: Health Effects
(;heroical Reduction Unit
Eead and AtraTine Reduction
iJndane and 2,4-I) Reduction
Mechanical Filtration Unit
'I\u'bidity Reduction
(_st and Asbestus Reduction
Manufactured fi)r: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225
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