GE 162D9617P008 Operating Specifications, General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements

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	—	—	—	—	—	—
Particulate**	—	3,100,064	519	2425	99.98	99.92
		Standard No. 53: Health Effects
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
Cysts	99.95% Reduction	494,169	92	179	99.98	99.96
Lead at pH 6.5	15 ppb	157 ppb	3 ppb	3 ppb	>98	>98
Lead at pH 8.5	15 ppb	162 ppb	3 ppb	3 ppb	>98	>98

*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: 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 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, T:(630) 654-4000

General Electric, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 © 1997 GE

NSF®

Tested & Certified

to ANSI/NSF

Standards 42 & 53

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