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
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Capacity: certified for up to 200 gallons (757 L)
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Pressure requirement: 40–120 psi (2.8–8.2 bar), non-shock
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Temperature: 33°–100° F. (0.6°–38° C.)
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Flow rate: 0.5 gpm (1.9 Lpm)
General Installation/Operation/Maintenance Requirements
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Flush new cartridge at full flow for 60 seconds to purge out trapped air.
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Replace cartridge when flow becomes too slow; at least every six months.
Special Notices
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Installation instructions, parts and service availability, and standard warranty are included with the product when shipped.
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This drinking water system must be maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, including replacement of filter
cartridges.
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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.
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The contaminants or other substances removed or reduced by this water treatment system are not necessarily in your water.
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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
Tested & Certified
to ANSI/NSF
Standards 42 & 53
NSF
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