British Berkefeld SS Gravity Drinking Water Filter Instruction Manual

British Berkefeld SS Gravity Drinking Water Filter

Product Information: The British Berkefeld SS Drinking Water Filter is a free-standing filter designed to treat cold water and filter out harmful bacteria. It can be fitted with 2 or 4 ceramic filter elements (the number of elements depends on the type of filter purchased). The product is manufactured by Doulton Water Filters in the United Kingdom and is a trademark registered to Farey Industrial Ceramics Limited.

Product Usage
Instructions:

1. Tap Assembly:

   • Ensure extreme
     cleanliness by washing the metallic and plastic parts of the housing before use.

   • Do not wash the ceramic water filter before use.

   • Wear rubber gloves or wash hands thoroughly before and after handling the product to prevent contamination.

   • Take care to avoid contamination during assembly and cleaning.

2. Ceramic Filter Assembly:

   • Refill the top chamber and replace the lid.
   • The filter is now ready for use.

3. Filter Operation:

   • Ensure the SS
     Drinking Water Filter is placed on a stable, flat, and level surface.

   • Follow the specific instructions provided for the type of filter elements used.

4. SS Stand (optional):

   • The stand is designed to be used only with Doulton SS Drinking Water Filter Systems.
   • Place the stand on a firm, flat, and level surface.
   • Firmly place the SS Gravity system on top of the stand to ensure stability.

5. Ceramic Filter Cleaning:

   • Periodically, the ceramic filters may need cleaning.
   • Remove the filter candles, taking care not to contaminate the open-ended plastic thread.
   • Wash the top and bottom housing chambers, as well as the candle and wing nuts, with warm clean soapy water.
   • Rinse and dry thoroughly
   • Reassemble the filter.

6. Cleaning The Housing:

   • Periodically, clean the housing of the water filter.
   • Wear rubber gloves or wash hands before and after cleaning.
   • Remove the filter candles.
   • Wash the top and bottom housing chambers, as well as the candle and wing nuts, with warm clean soapy water.
   • Rinse and dry thoroughly.
   • Reassemble the filter.
     Note: For more information, refer to the user manual or contact Doulton Water Filters via telephone, fax, email, or their website.

Assembly, Operating and Maintenance Instruction

The SS Drinking Water Filter:

• is designed to be free standing on a stable surface

• can be fitted with 2 or 4 ceramic filter elements
  Note: the number of elements supplied will depend on the type of filter purchased

• should only be used for the treatment of cold water

• is designed to filter out harmful bacteria from water

Extreme cleanliness is important. It is advisable to wash the metallic and plastic parts of the housing prior to use. DO NOT wash the ceramic water filter before use. Wear rubber gloves or wash hands thoroughly before and after handling the product and take care to ensure that no contamination of the components occurs during assembly and cleaning.

Tap Assembly:
Remove the plastic nut Moisten both rubber washers with clean water
Place one washer over the threaded part of the tap and then insert the threaded part through the hole in the side of the bottom chamber as illustrated
Replace the second rubber washer onto the thread protruding through to the inside of the bottom chamber and secure the tap in place with the nut To achieve a tighter seal, hold the outlet tap until the nut is hand tight Then hold the nut and tighten the assembly by rotating the tap body through at least a quarter turn to reach the upright position

Ceramic Filter Assembly:
Fit the knob onto the lid by inserting the screw up through the hole in the lid and screwing on the knob, hand tighten only
Remove all protective packaging from the filter elements
Place a sealing washer over each filter element mount stem
Place the filter element mount stem through the holes in the base of the top chamber Secure each filter element in place by screwing a wing nut onto the threaded stem protruding through the holes
Put the top chamber onto the bottom chamber and place the lid in position

Filter Operation:
Ensure the outlet tap is in the “off” position
Fill the top chamber with water and replace the lid
Leave to allow the water to filter through the ceramic filter elements and collect in the bottom chamber, from where it can be accessed via the tap. The maximum flow rate will be achieved once the ceramic filter elements have become fully saturated – usually after filtering of 2-3 full chambers of water
It is recommended that this first supply of filtered water is thrown away, as it may contain loose material washed from the filter elements
The filter is now ready for use
The top chamber can be replenished with more water as required

SS Stand (optional):
The Stand must only be used with Daulton SS Drinking Water Filter Systems
Ensure that the Stand is placed on a firm, flat, level surface
Place the SS Gravity system firmly on top of the Stand ensuring that the assembly is stable

Ceramic Filter Cleaning:
Due to filtration of particulate contaminants from the water during use, the flow of the water from the filter may reduce over a period of time, depending on the quality of the water. To restore the water flow to its normal level, simply clean the filter elements as follows:
Remove the elements from the top chamber by unscrewing the wing nuts
Hold the filter elements in a bowl of water or under running water. To avoid contamination of the open ended plastic threaded mount, take care to ensure that the mount is always clear of the water NEVER use soap or detergents
Take a soft bristle brush or lightly abrasive pad and cup it around the circumference of the filter element
Apply a gentle pressure with the brush or pad and slowly work down the length of each filter element once, ensuring the cleaning is even over the whole filter element surface
Replace the filter elements as per assembly instructions above
Refill the top chamber and replace the lid
The filter is now ready for use

Cleaning The Housing:
Periodically you may need to clean the housing. When cleaning the housing it is recommended that you wear rubber gloves or wash your hands before and after cleaning the housing and filters element Do this by removing the filter candles,
taking care not to contaminate the open ended plastic thread mount, wash the top and bottom housing chambers and the candle washers and wing nuts with warm clean soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly then re-assemble.

Manufactured by:
Daulton Water Filters, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9BT, United Kingdom.
Telephone +44 (0) 1782 664420
Fax: +44 (0) 1782 664490
Email: filtersales@doulton.com
Website: www.doulton.com

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