Use and Care Manual
Specifications & Performance Claims
SPECIFICATIONS
Model WHAWH90
Rated Service Flow Rate @ 60 psi (414 kPa) 9.0 gpm (34.0 L/min.)
Pressure Drop @ 30 psi (207 kPa) 2 psig (13.8 kPa)
Water Pressure Limits (minimum / maximum) 30 - 100 psi (207 - 689 kPa)
Water Temperature Limits (minimum / maximum) 40 - 100 °F (5 - 38 °C)
This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI
Standard 42 for particulate class III reduction (5 micron
to less than 15 micron)
j
. The concentration of the
indicated substance in water entering the system was
reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the
permissible limit for water leaving the system, as spec-
ified in NSF/ANSI 42. The testing was performed
using spiked tap water at a flow rate of 4 GPM (15.2
L/min.), pH of 7.5 ± 0.5, pressure of 60 PSIG, and tem-
perature of 68 ± 5°F.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this performance data
and compare the capabilities of this unit with your
actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that,
before purchasing a water treatment unit, you have
your water supply tested to determine your actual
water treatment needs. This filter system is designed
to be used for the reduction of the performance claims
listed below. Do not use where water is microbiologi-
cally unsafe or of unknown quality, without adequate
disinfection before or after the system. While testing
was performed under standard laboratory conditions,
actual performance of the system may vary based on
local water conditions. Some or all of the contami-
nants reduced by this unit may not be in your water
supply. See elsewhere in this manual for further
instructions on system installation, operating proce-
dures, filter cartridge replacement, and warranty. The
maintenance instructions must be followed for the
product to perform as indicated below.
Filter cartridges should be replaced every six months.
Replacement filter cartridges are available at your
nearest Lowe’s store, or by calling 1-866-986-3223.
Pricing will vary. Current pricing on replacement filter
cartridge WHARF90 is approximately $30.00 to $60.00
per filter element.
PERFORMANCE CLAIMS
Substance
Required
Influent
Level
NSF Min. %
Reduction
Requirement
l
Average
Influent
Level
Avg. / Max.
Effluent
Level
Avg. / Min.
Percent
Removal
EPA Max.
Contaminant
Level
n
Particulates, Class III
(5 to <15 micron)
j
10,000 mg/L
k
85%
180,000
particles/mL
m
26 / 45
particles/mL
m
99.9% /
99.9%
None
j
Micron is equivalent to micrometer (µm).
k
Milligrams per liter, which is equivalent to parts per million (PPM).
l
Acceptance level for this substance is based on percent reduction, rather than maximum effluent concentration.
m
Particles per milliliter.
n
Environmental Protection Agency maximum contaminant level as required under the Safe Drinking Water Act.