Whirlpool WHEMB40 Datasheet

Performance Data Sheet

Model WHEMB40 WATER PURIFIER

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet 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 for the treatment of water that is visually contaminated (cloudy) or has an obvious contamination source,
such as contamination by raw sewage. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. 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 contaminants reduced by
this unit may not be in your water supply. See Installation and Operation Manual for further instructions on filter cartridge replacement, system installation,

operating procedures, and warranty. The maintenance instructions must be followed for the product to perform as indicated below.

Performance Claims

Required NSF Max. Average Avg. / Max.
Influent Permissible Influent Effluent Avg. / Min. EPA1
Level Eff. Level Level Level Percent MCL
Contaminant (µg/L)2 (µg/L)2 (µg/L)2 (µg/L)2 Removal (µg/L)2

Lead @ pH 6.5 150 ± 10% 10 150 1/1 99.3 / 99.3 15
Lead @ pH 8.5 150 ± 10% 10 140 1/1 99.3 / 99.3 15
Substance
Chlorine Taste, and Odor 2000 ± 10% 50%3 1900 50 / 50 97.4 / 97.2 None
Particulate, Class I (0.5 to <1 micron) 5 10,000 5 85%3 6,000,000 5 5,567/28,000 5 99.9/99.6 None4

VOC Reduction6

Chloroform 300 ± 10% 95% 300 0.5 / 0.5 99.8 / 99.7 15

1

EPA MCL means Environmental Protection Agency Maximum Contaminant Level as required under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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µg/L means Micrograms per Liter, which is equivalent to parts per billion (PPB).

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NSF minimum percent reduction requirement. Acceptance level for this substance is based on percent reduction rather than maximum effluent concentration.

4

The EPA has not determined an MCL for this chemical.

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Chloroform was used as a surrogate for the reduction of chemicals specified in the Organic Chemicals Reduced by Chloroform Surrogate Testing table.

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Particulate Class I reported in particles per milliliter or mL

Organic Chemicals Reduced by Chloroform Surrogate Testing

Average1 Maximum EPA
Influent Effluent Percent MCL
Contaminant (µµµµg/L)2 (µµµµg/L)2 Removal (µµµµg/L)2

Alachlor 50 1.03 >98 2.0
Atrazine 100 3.03 >97 3.0
Benzene 81 1.03 99 5.0
Carbofuran 190 1.03 >99 40
Carbon Tetrachloride 78 1.84 98 5.0
Chlorobenzene 77 1.03 99 100
Chloropicrin 15 0.24 99 NA
2,4-D 110 1.74 98 70
Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 52 0.023 >99 0.2
o-Dichlorobenzene 80 1.03 99 600
p-Dichlorobenzene 40 1.03 98 75
1,2-Dichloroethane 88 4.85 955 5.0
1,1-Dichloroethylene 83 1.03 99 7.0
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene 170 0.53 >99 70
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene 86 1.03 99 100
1,2-Dichloropropane 80 1.03 99 5.0
cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene 79 1.03 99 NA
Dinoseb 170 0.24 99 7.0
Endrin 53 0.594 99 2.0
Ethylbenzene 88 1.03 99 700
Ethylene Dibromide (EDB) 44 0.023 >99 0.05
Haloacetonitriles (HAN):
Bromochloroacetonitrile 22 0.54 98 NA
Dibromoacetonitrile 24 0.64 98 NA
Dichloroacetonitrile 9.6 0.24 98 NA
Trichloroacetonitrile 15 0.34 98 NA

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Influent challenge levels are average influent concentrations determined in surrogate qualification testing.

3

Maximum product water level was not observed but was set at the detection limit of the analysis.

5

Chemical reduction percent and maximum product water level calculated at chloroform 95% breakthrough point as determined in surrogate qualification testing.

6

The surrogate test results for heptachlor Epoxide demonstrated a 98% reduction. These data were used to calculate an upper occurrence concentration, which would produce a maximum product water

level at the MCL.

Cyst, virus, and bacteria reduction tested by BioVir Labs in accordance with the EPA and State of
California Department of Public Health test protocol, per the certificate following this data sheet.

Substance Log Reduction % Reduction

Cyst
Virus
Bacteria

3.5 99.95%
4 99.99%
6 99.9999%

Average1 Maximum EPA
Influent Effluent Percent MCL
Contaminant (µµµµg/L)2 (µµµµg/L)2 Removal (µµµµg/L)2

Haloketones (HK):
1,1-dichloro-2-propanone 7.2 0.14 99 NA
1,1,1-trichloro-2-propanone 8.26 0.34 96 NA
Heptachlor 25 0.013 >99 0.4
Heptachlor Epoxide 10.76 0.26 98 0.2
Hexachlorobutadiene 44 1.03 98 NA
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 60 0.0023 >99 50
Lindane 55 0.013 >99 0.2
Methoxychlor 50 0.13 >99 40
Pentachlorophenol 96 1.03 99 1.0
Simazine 120 4.03 97 4.0
Styrene 150 0.53 >99 100
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 81 1.03 99 NA
Tetrachloroethylene 81 1.03 99 5.0
Toluene 78 1.03 99 1,000
2,4,5-TP (silvex) 270 1.63 99 50
Tribromoacetic acid 42 1.0
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 160 0.53 >99 70
1,1,1-Trichloroethane 84 4.64 95 200
1,1,2-Trichloroethane 150 0.53 >99 5.0
Trichloroethylene 180 1.03 >99 5.0
Trihalomethanes (includes): 300 15 95 80
Chloroform (surrogate chemical)
Bromoform
Bromodichloromethane
Chlorodibromomethane
Xylenes (total) 70 1.03 99 10,000

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4

µg/L means Micrograms Per Liter.

Maximum product level is set at a value determined in surrogate qualification testing.

3

98 NA

General Information

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System Tested and Certified by NSF International against

NSFI/ANSI Standard 42 and 53 for Chlorine Taste and

Odor, VOC, Lead, Class I Particulate and for material

This filter improves the taste and odor and reduces many chemical contaminants in drinking
water. The faucet indicator monitors the length of time the filter has been installed and will
flash amber continuously; indicating the filters and battery need to be replaced. This system
has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the s ubstances listed
on the previous page. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the
system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water
leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42 and 53. The testing was performed using
spiked tap water at a flow rate of 0.74 GPM (2.8 L/min.), pH of 7.5 ± 0.5, pressure of 60
PSIG, and temperature of 68 ± 5°F. ® Registered trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool,
U.S.A.

Manufactured and warranted by:
Ecodyne Water Systems
1890 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

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Product: Whirlpool Water Purifier Model WHEMB40

Pressure Range .........................................................................30-100 psig (207-689 kPa)

Temperature Range ...................................................................... 40-100°F (4-38°C)

Service Flow Rate ............................................................................. 0.74 GPM (2.8 LPM)

Service Life .............................................................................. 350 Gallons (1,325 Liters)

Refer to Installation and Operation Manual for warranty and further details on installation
and maintenance. Cartridges should be replaced every 350 gallons or six months, whichever
comes first. For replacement elements, call 1-866-986-3223 or contact your nearest Lowe’s
store. Replacement filter prices will vary. Current pricing for replacement filter pack
WHEMBF0 is approximately $70.00 to $100.00.

Installation Requirements

Maintenance

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