BERKEY-BB9-2-2PK Elements BB9-2 Filters for Berkey Water Systems Instructions

BERKEY-BB9-2-2PK Elements BB9-2 Filters for Berkey Water Systems

Parts List

Parts shown for illustration

Priming and Installing

Your Black Berkey(R) Elements

Before You Get Started:

• Wash your hands before installing and priming elements to reduce the chances of contaminating the system’s components.
• Keep all parts, instructions and original packaging in the event that your elements need to be returned to the manufacturer. Write the installation date in the space provided on the elements’ box to serve as a reminder as to when elements need replacement

Prime the Black Berkey® Elements
Priming uses water to displace air out of the elements’ pores, ensuring that water can flow freely. Elements will not operate properly if they are not primed. We recommend setting up your system on a countertop or other waterproof surface. If process dust is present, wipe it off with a Scotch- Brite$ pad under cold running water .

1.  loosen wing nut (C) on Black Berkey4′ Element (A) stem until the top of wing nut (C) reaches the top of stem’s threads (about 1 /8″ from the top end of the stem).
2. Place tan priming button (D) on top of the wingnut. The top of tan priming button should be slightly higher than the top of the stem.
3. Place the threaded stem of the element between fingers, and press tan prim­ing button up against the faucet.
4. Slowly turn on cold water (gradually increasing water pressure) while holding the element and tan priming button firmly against the faucet to create a seal, allowing water to saturate the element.
5. As water pushes air out of the element’s pores, allow the element to sweat beads of water for 10- 20 seconds. Water may be discolored at first, as excess media exits the element. Continue running water until it runs clear, and the entire element appears to be saturated.
   The element is now primed and ready for installation. Repeat steps 1-5 for the remaining elements.

Tip: Your Black Berkey4′ Elements will be wee after priming them. We recommend placing your primed elements in a clean bowl or sink while priming and installing your other remaining Black Berkey4 Elements.

Install Primed Elements In Your System

1. Remove the wing nut from the threaded stem while leaving the sealing washer on the element.
2. Place threaded stem, with sealing washer attached, into the hole in the interior base of the upper chamber.
3. Secure the element in the base of the chamber by screwing the wing nut onto a threaded mount until hand-tight. Caution: hand tightens only. Over-tightening wing nuts can strip the nut’s threads, which could cause the system to leak. Repeat these 3 steps for the remaining elements.
4. With elements (and blocking plugs, If needed) in place, carefully place the upper chamber onto the lower chamber. Your system is ready to use.

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Alternate/Off-Grid Priming Methods

When using the system off-grid or traveling where treated water is not available, we strongly recommend using the Black Berkey Primer™ (sold separately), a handheld priming pump that makes the elements easy to prime without the need for faucets or hose connections. Black Berkey Primers™ are available from Authorized Berkeyt Dealers worldwide.
Black Berkey4 Elements may also be primed using a bottle of filtered water. Have one person hold the element, with the priming button attached and facing upward. Have a second person press the mouth of the bottled water against the priming button and squeeze until water is forced through entire exterior wall of element and it begins to sweat beads of water.

Assembly Verification

(Red Food Coloring Test)

This simple test verifies that your system has been assembled correctly, and that there are no internal leaks in your system. We recommend this test be done after the first assembly of this system, after removal or replacement of Black Berkeye Elements, or the first use after drying and storing the elements for an extended period of time. Ensure that you do not have Berkey rr-2n1 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements Installed in the system when performing this test.

1. Add up to 1 teaspoon of artificfal re.d. food coloring (must be red) for every gallon that your Berkey4′ System can hold into the upper chamber. We recommend McCormick’s red food coloring or any artificial food coloring. Acceptable food color ingredients include water, propylene glycol, FD&C Red 40 and FD&C Red 3, and propylparaben. Avoid using food coloring that Is not red, or contains citric acid, sodium benzoate or natural ingredients such beet juice, turmeric, etc. Using organic food colorings will result In a false failed test (stating that your system is not sealed correctly).
2. Place a cup under spigot and drain water. If dispensed water does not have a red or pink hue,this indicates that the elements are sealed and system has been assembled correctly. *Note: This test does .D21 demonstrate the complete reduction of all possible water contaminants; it is meant to confirm that the system was assembled as intended.

If water drained from system has a red or pink hue during the assembly verification test, repeat the procedure again in this manner to determine the source of the leak:

1. Place the upper system chamber only (with Black Berkeyti Elements installed) on top of same-sized cups or jars, each positioned so that an element can drip water into It. This will help you identify which blocking plug or element may be leaking.

2. Fill upper chamber with water and red food coloring as directed above.

3. Allow system to filter water. Check the color of water expelled from the elements.
   If water color is clear, your system is ready to use. If red dye is still present, reinstall the element(s) or blocking plug(s) where leaking occurs and re-run test.

4. If system continues to fail the test, contact our Customer Service department for assistance.

Black Berkey® Elements Precautions and Storage

• Always use only the cleanest freshwater source available. Use of softened water or salt water can clog the filter’s pores and will void your warranty.
• Never allow wet Black Berkey9 Blements to freeze. Exposure to freezing temperatures can expand the water Into ice, which may damage the elements and cause them to crack or break. Allowing elements to freeze will void your warranty.
• If you are going to be leaving the system unattended for 4-15 days and want to reduce the necessity of re-priming the elements, remove the elements from your system and place them in a sealable plastic bag (gallon-size or larger) while elements are still damp (this allows the elements to stay wet, making priming unnecessary). Then, place the elements in your refrigerator where they will not freeze. When ready, thoroughly rinse elements under cold water, then reinstall them in your system.
• For longer-term storage, we recommend completely drying the elements first. Ensuring they are bone-dry (zero moisture) before storing them long-term helps prevent any potential microbiological growth (mold, blofllm, bacteria, etc.}. Shake excess water from elements, then air-dry by leaving them on a windowsill or other sunny location for 1-3 days until completely dry.
• Once elements are bone–dry(zero moisture}, store them in a sealable plastic bag (gallon-size or larger)-this prevents elements from absorbing odors. When you are ready to re-use your elements, clean them by scrubbing the outside with a stiff brush or a
• Scotch-Brite,, pad under cold running water. Then re-prime the elements before putting them back in your system.
• Alternatively, you can use a Black Berkey Primer™ (sold separately) which assists in both priming and purging. Purging speeds up the drying process by pushing water out of the element before you place them in the sun or air dry to complete the process.

Note: when purging, valves on the Black Berkey f’rlmer,… must be reversed.

New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. Limited Warranty

New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. warrants their product against defects in materials or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. This Limited Warranty does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, for the time periods and conditions set forth below when purchased directly from an Authorized 8erkey4 Dealer. New Millennium Concepts, ltd. shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damage to personal property from, but not limited to. a defective unit. improper use. c1buse, accident, or neglect etc. It is the customer’s responsibility to prevent misuse of the system and to replace parts, when, due to the natural course of wear and tear, they must be replaced. To obtain warranty service, you must provide a datecl receipt for the product and may be responsible to pay for any shipping charges incurred to return the product to New Millennium Concepts, ltd. when required. This warranty will not apply to units which have been used for purposes not intended. which have been altered so as, in the manufacturer’s judgment. to adversely affect its performance. This warranty is for the original retail purchaser only, and cannot be transferred. For a period not to exceed the specified warranty coverage from the date of receipt of the product by the original purchaser on the original invoice, New Millennium Concepts. Ltd. will, solely at its discretion, replace said product or component that New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. deems is not functioning properly during the stated warranty period The laws of the state of Texas, USA will govern any disputes regarding this warranty or claim made. This warranty, which is given expressly in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, or mer­chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, constitutes the only warranty made by New Millennium Concepts, ltd. This warranty applies only to products manufactured or exclusively distributed by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. and its Authorized 8erkey4 Dealers, and does not apply to extended warranties offered by some Authorized Berkey4 Dealers. Black Berkey4 Elements are covered under a two year limited prorated warranty, calculated in six-month intervals. Warranty period begins from the date of receipt of the product by the original purchaser on the original invoice.

Black BerkeyElements have been tested by accredited third-party labs that have reported that the elements exceed EPA and ANSI/NSF (Std. 53) protocol, and remove or reduce over Zoo+ typical contaminants found in tap water and other freshwater sources. We recommend replacing Black Berkey- Elements every 3,000 gallons (6,000 per set of 2 elements). Elements may require replacement sooner based upon the quality of influent water.

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