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Performance Data Sheet
GE
Water by Culligan Filtration System
FXRC Cartridge
Health Claim Performance Certified by NSF/ANSI* (100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)
Standard No. 42: Aesthetic Effects
Parameter | USEPA | Influent | Effluent | % Reduction | ||||
| MCL | Challenge |
| Average |
| Maximum | Average | Minimum |
Chlorine | — | 2.06 ppm | 0.14 ppm |
| 0.3 ppm | 93 | 85 | |
T & O | — | — | — |
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Particulate** | — | 3,100,064 |
| 519 |
| 2,425 | 99.98 | 99.92 |
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Parameter | USEPA | Influent | Effluent | % Reduction | ||||
| MCL | Challenge |
| Average |
| Maximum | Average | Minimum |
Turbidity | 1 NTU*** | 23.25 NTU | 0.10 NTU |
| 0.17 NTU | 99.6 | 99.3 | |
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Cysts | 99.95% Reduction | 494,169 |
| 92 |
| 179 | 99.98 | 99.96 |
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Lead at pH 6.5 | 15 ppb | 157 ppb | 3 ppb |
| 3 ppb | >98 | >98 | |
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Lead at pH 8.5 | 15 ppb | 162 ppb | 3 ppb |
| 3 ppb | >98 | >98 | |
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*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:
■Temperature:
■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 | Standard No. 53: Health Effects |
Chemical Unit | Chemical Reduction Unit |
Taste and Odor Reduction | Lead Reduction |
Chlorine Reduction, Class I | Mechanical Filtration Unit |
Mechanical Filtration Unit | Cyst Reduction |
Particulate Reduction, Class I | Turbidity Reduction |
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)
General Electric, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 | © 1997 GE |
NSF®
Tested & Certified
to ANSI/NSF
Standards 42 & 53
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