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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 — — — — — —
Particulate** — 3,100,064 519 2,425 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, Tel: (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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