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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
—
1.9 ppm
0.05 ppm
0.11 ppm
97
94
T & O
—
—
—
—
—
—
Particulate**
—
206,667
8,133
26,000
96
87
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
226 ppb
2 ppb
3 ppb
>99
>98.6
Lead at pH 8.5
15 ppb
161 ppb
6 ppb
13 ppb
>96
>92
* 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 120 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 with water that is microbiologically unsafe, or with waters of unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction 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.
Made by: Culligan International, Westmont, IL 60559, Tel: (630) 654-4000
General Electric, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
© 1997 GE
NSF
®
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF
Standard 42 & 53 for the reduction of:
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
