37Performance Data SheetGE SmartWater Filtration SystemGWF CartridgeHealth Claim Performance Certified by NSF/ANSI*(100% safety factors built in for unmetered usage)Standard No. 42: Aesthetic EffectsParameter USEPA Influent Effluent % ReductionMCL Challenge Average Maximum Average MinimumChlorine – 1.9 ppm 0.02 ppm 0.05 ppm 98.90% 97.37%T & O – – – – – –Particulate** – 200,000 3,978 7,800 98.00% 96.10%Standard No. 53: Health EffectsParameter USEPA Influent Effluent % ReductionMCL Challenge Average Maximum Average MinimumTurbidity 1 NTU*** 24.3 NTU 0.07 NTU 0.1 NTU 99.71% 99.59%Cysts 99.95% Reduction 105,750 26 55 99.97% 99.95%Lead at pH 6.5 15 ppb 160 ppb 1 ppb 1 ppb 99.37% 99.37%Lead at pH 8.5 15 ppb 150 ppb 1.8 ppb 4.3 ppb 98.80% 97.13%Lindane 0.0002 ppm 0.00062 ppm 0.00005 ppm 0.00005 ppm 91.93% 91.93%Atrazine 0.003 ppm 0.0084 ppm 0.002 ppm 0.003 ppm 76.19% 64.28%2,4-D 0.100 ppm 0.272 ppm 0.042 ppm 0.090 ppm 84.89% 67.63%Asbestos 99% 690 MFL/ml 0.32 MFL/ml 1.2 MFL/ml 99.95% 99.82%* Tested using a flow rate of 0.5 gpm (1.8927 l/m); pressure of 120 psig (8.437 kg/cm 2); pH of 7.5±0.5; temp. of 68°±4.5°F (20°±2.5°C)** Measurement in particles/ml*** NTU = Nephelometric UnitsOperating Specificationsn Capacity: certified for up to 500 gallons (1893 l); up to one yearn Pressure requirement: 40-120 psi (2.8-8.2 bar), non-shockn Temperature: 33°-100°F (0.6°-38°C)n Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirementsn Flush new cartridge at full flow for 3 minutes to purge out trapped air.n Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow.Special Noticesn Installation instructions; parts and service availability; and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped.n This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement offilter cartridges.n Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before orafter the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.n The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water.n Check for compliance with the state and local laws and regulations.Manufactured for: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225NSF®System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSFStandard 42 & 53 for the reduction of:Standard No. 42: Aesthetic EffectsChemical UnitTaste and Odor ReductionChlorine Reduction, Class IMechanical Filtration UnitParticulate Reduction, Class IStandard No. 53: Health EffectsChemical Reduction UnitLead and Atrazine ReductionLindane and 2,4-D ReductionMechanical Filtration UnitTurbidity ReductionCyst and Asbestos Reduction