ui only field change to not register as model changes

I’m running this jQuery along with rendering the table. This re-enables filters/search, but when they are used, I get the unsaved changes error:

Uncaught Model 'Products' has unsaved changes. To update this model's data, you must first save or cancel the changes. 

I’m only updating UI only fields. Have you been able to filter or search after modifying UI only fields without saving the model?