BRITA 3-Way Water Filter Tap Instruction Manual

RITA 3-Way Water Filter Tap

Product Information

Specifications

• Product: 3-Way Water Filter Tap
• Brand: BRITA
• Included Parts: Filter head with settings (A, B, C, and 0) including filter cartridge

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction

The 3-way water filter tap by BRITA is designed to provide great tasting water on demand. Before installing, ensure you carefully read and follow all installation, operating, and servicing instructions provided.

Easy Installation in 7 Steps

Step 1: Selecting appropriate setting on the filter head

• The default setting on the filter head is B. To use the supplied A 1000 filter cartridge, change the setting to 0 using a 4 mm fallen key.
• Adjust the hardness setting by turning the key in the appropriate direction for settings A or C.

Step 2: Starting the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator

The indicator reminds you when to exchange the filter cartridge through different colored flashing lights. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the plastic battery strip and press the reset button for 3 seconds to initiate the indicator.
2. Program the indicator based on the setting chosen for the filter head.
3. Observe the lights in the BRITA lever to know when to change the filter cartridge.

FAQ

• Q: How often should I change the filter cartridge?
  • A: For optimal performance, it is recommended to change the filter cartridge on a regular basis. The BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator will notify you when it’s time to replace the cartridge.

Thank you

Thank you for choosing this BRITA filter tap. To ensure that you enjoy all the benefits of great tasting BRITA water on demand, please follow all the installation, operating and servicing instructions carefully before installing.

Overview

Parts included

Your mypure filtration system includes the following (see fig. 1):

1. Filter head with settings (“A”, “B”, “C” and “0”) including a convenient locking handle
2. Flexible wall mount bracket for filter head
3. Filter cartridge
4. 3- way water filter tap (design may differ from image shown)
5. BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator
6. Battery (CR2032)
7. Flexible hose to filter system
8. Usage Instructions
9. Water hardness testing strip
10. T-piece
11. 2 Adapter 1/2″ female thread to 3/8″ male thread (Only in UK)

Recommended tools for installation: one Allen hexagonal key (4 mm), a pipe wrench with adjustable spanner or a 19 mm and 26 mm spanner, a screwdriver, optional sealing tape (for pressure limiting valve).
For wall mounting the cartridge (optional), you need: two screws (e.g. 5 mm in size) and two wall plugs (if necessary).
Please use appropriate screws and wall plugs for the type of wall in the under-sink compartment.

Warranty

• The mypure filter tap is subject to the statutory guarantee of 2 years. A guarantee claim may be asserted only if all instructions in this handbook are followed and observed.
• Any warranty claims will be voided if defective installation is deemed to have contributed to malfunction. Installation needs to take place in accordance with the instructions and all relevant plumbing codes and standards.
• Before starting, please check that you have all the components as listed above (see fig. 1) as well as the recommended tools. There are 7 steps to the installation.

Info

• Installation of the filter system must comply with the relevant state or local plumbing regulations and standards.
• Prior to installation, read the Technical Data (chapter 6) and the Operation and Safety Information. (After storage and transport below 0°C, the product must be stored in the open original packaging for at least 24 hours at the stated ambient temperatures (chapter 6.1) for operation.) The system cannot be installed with a low pressure boiler.

Easy installation in 7 steps

Step 1: Selecting appropriate setting on the filter head

• The filter head is set to “B” by default.
• For use with the supplied A 1000 filter cartridge you need to change the setting in the window to “0”. Use a 4 mm allen key (hexagonal socket wrench) and turn the hexagonal nut in the direction of the arrow in the window until the “0” appears. Refer fig. 2)

For use with the supplied P 1000 filter cartridge selecting the water hardness setting (A/B/C) on the filter head.
The filter head offers three settings for medium hard water (A), hard water (B) and very hard water (C). Please follow the instructions below to adjust to the right setting for your local water. First carry out a water hardness test using the supplied testing strip.

Using the testing strip:

• Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip in a glass of your regular tap water (15 – 30 °C) for 1 second (not in running water!) (fig. 2).
• Shake off excess liquid from the strip and after 1 min check how many reaction zones changed their colour on the test strip.

Depending on the number of reaction zones that changed their colour, we recommend setting your filter head as follows:

Now you can change the setting for the hardness of your water.
To change the setting, use an Allen key (4 mm). For setting C, turn in the direction of the arrow until “C” appears in the window. For setting A, turn against the direction of the arrow until “A” appears in the window fig. 3
The filter head includes a flow regulator to help smooth water flow, even at high pressures.

Step 2: Starting the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator

The BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator reminds you through three different coloured flashing lights when to exchange the filter cartridge.

• Commissioning:

  • Remove the plastic battery strip (fig. 4). All LEDs should flash shortly. Close the compartment. Push the reset button for 3 seconds until a small green light flashes three times at the top (fig. 4).

• Initial programming of the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator:
  Depending on the setting you chose for the filter head (step1), you will programm the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator as follows (see fig. 4):

  • Push the button on the left side (CARTRIDGE) to set the cartridge you are using. If you push the button once, two yellow LEDs will flash (default cartridge setting: P 1000). Then push the button until the correct setting for filter cartridge appears:
  • If you are using the filter cartridge A 1000, push the button, until one yellow LED flashes.
  • If you are using the filter cartridge P 1000, push the button, until two yellow LEDs flash.
  • If you are using the filter cartridge P 3000, push the button, until three yellow LEDs flash (see table below).
  • Push the button on the right side (HARDNESS) to choose the water hardness. If you push the button once, two yellow LEDs will flash (default hardness setting: B). Then push the button until your correct water hardness setting appears:
  • To choose the water hardness setting C, push the button until one yellow LED flashes.
  • To choose the water hardness setting B, push the button until two yellow LEDs flash.
  • To choose the water hardness setting A, push the button until + three yellow LEDs flash (see table below).
  • When using the system with the A1000 cartridge, the setting of the hardness level is not necessary and will have no impact on the cartridge lifetime.
  • To change a setting, simply push the button until the right number of lights are flashing.
  • Insert the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator into the BRITA branded lever (see fig. 5).

• How the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator works

  • To ensure optimal performance, you should change the filter cartridge on a regular basis. The BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator in the BRITA lever tells you when to change the filter cartridge.

• Signals
  The three lights in the BRITA lever are only activated in the filtering position. They indicate:

  • Green light: The BRITA filter is working at optimum performance.
  • Yellow light: 90% of the filter capacity has been used. Remember to buy a new replacement filter cartridge.
  • Red light: The filter cartridge is exhausted and needs to be changed.

Technical data:

• Battery: 1x CR2032 (removable)
• lifetime of battery: app. 2 years

Info: Do not immerse Cartridge Status Indicator in water.

Step 3: Installing the 3-way water filter tap

• To install the 3-way water filter tap, firstly ensure you have all the components required.

Please, make sure that there is enough room and access under the sink to allow for the installation of the filter head and cartridge, and to connect all hoses.

1. 3- way water filter tap with 3 hoses
2. BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator
3. Base & 0-Ring
4. Joint (Is only necessary for installation of the tap if you directly mount it onto your sink. If you mount it onto your worktop, you do not necessarily need this part. It helps stabilizing the tap on your sink)
5. Flat Gasket
6. Plate
7. Screw nut
8. 2 screws

First of all, remove your existing kitchen tap

• Turn off the cold and hot water supplies
• Please make sure you release any pressure by opening all levers.
  • Info: No water should run through the existing kitchen tap.
• Unscrew the existing hoses from the cold and hot water supply.
  • Info: We recommend placing a suitable container under the water supply as there will be water left in the hoses which will run down when you unscrew them.
• Unscrew your kitchen tap – there is no standard mounting but in general a pipe wrench will help you to unmount it.
• Pull out both your kitchen tap and the hoses.
  • Info: Make sure a suitable container is placed under the water supply. Open the water supply to rinse the pipes thoroughly before installing the new tap. Caution on the warm water supply.
• Put your 3-way filter tap in the 35 mm hole. Ensure the correct order of the components. Check tap position and fix the screw nut, then the 2 additional screws (fig. 5, no. 7+8).

Step 4: Install the filter system

Please follow the diagram below (see fig. 6) and perform the steps in the right order.

Info

• If you do have an additional free 1/2″ or 3/8″ cold water supply for the 3-way filter tap in your kitchen, you do not need to install the supplied T-piece.
• If your water supply does not fit the 3/8″ connector, use the supplied adapter. Your Installation Kit comes with two 1/2″ adapters.

Connect the T-piece

• Connect the supplied T-piece with the cold water angle valve.
• Please make sure that pre-assembled gasket is right inside.

Attaching the hoses

All hoses have pre-installed gaskets. Please make sure that no gasket is missing and that pre-assembled gasket is inside.

• A) 3 hoses from the filter tap
  • Connect the hose with the red stripe with your hot water supply.
  • Connect the hose with the blue stripe to one side of the T-piece.
  • Connect the 1000 mm grey hose which is connected with the filter tap with the outlet of the filter head labelled with an “OUT” arrow.
  • Make sure that the gaskets are seated correctly!
• B) Seperated hose delivered in the installation kit
  • Take the hose with two connectors. Connect one end with the free side of the T-Piece.
  • Connect the other end with to the filter head inlet. This is labelled “IN” (inlet) and marked with an arrow.

Make sure that the gaskets are seated correctly!
Make sure all connections are tightened properly. Avoid over tightening.

Info

The max. tightening torque for the G 3/8″ connections may not exceed 14 Nm! Only hose connections with washers may be used – hoses with conical screw connections damage the connections of the filter head and invalidate any warranty claims.

Step 5 (optional): Space-saving wall mount to install the cartridge under the sink (see fig. 7)

• Attach the space-saving wall mount bracket (1) in place using two matching screws and use two wall plugs (not supplied), depending on the type of wall. Position it in an accessible place to allowfor 90° pivoting of the head for easy exchange of the filter. Recommended installation height is 420 mm, as you can easily switch later on between P1000 and P 3000 refill cartridge. Minimum height for A 1000 / P1000 is 270 mm. Make sure that the hoses are long enough to match the filerhead, when positioning the wall bracket.
• Engage the filter head (2) in the wall mount (1) using the notches (3) on the sides of the filter head to connect to the arms of the bracket.

Step 6: Inserting the filter cartridge (see fig. 8)

• Remove the red protective cap (1).
• Insert the filter cartridge (4) vertically into the filter head (5).
• Turn the locking handle (3) in the direction of the illustrated closed lock sign on the filter head, until it clicks.
• Engage the filter head (5) in the wall mount (6). Please use the fixation holes (7).

Info

• The filter cartridge can only be inserted when the locking handle (3) is open. Make sure that the filter cartridge is positioned correctly and all O-Rings are correctly positioned.
• During assembly, note the installation dimensions, bending radii of the hoses and dimensions of the accessories. The system can be operated with the filter cartridge in either vertical or horizontal positions. Using the mounting bracket, it should be installed only vertically, with the “UP” arrow on the bracket correctly positioned.

Step 7: Commissioning

Before use, make sure that you have followed all the steps correctly and all the parts are fitted. Place a suitable container under the cartridge to catch any leakages.

• Turn on the cold and hot water supplies and check the system carefully for any leaks.
• Open the BRITA water filter tap and allow water to run until the filtered water runs clear and without any bubbles (at least 1 litre).

Replacing the filter cartridge

If the maximum volume is reached or the cartridge has been usedfor maximum time from commissioning, the BRITA Cartidge Status Indicator will flash red to remind you that the cartridge needs to be replaced. (The maximum cartridge lifetime is stated in the technical data overview)

Info

• Read the Operating and Safety Information (chapter 9) prior to exchange of filter.

NOTE

• The filter cartridge can be pivoted by 90° in the wall mount bracket for easy removal.
• When the locking handle is open, the water supply to the cartridge is interrupted, without the need to turn off the angle valve.

Replacing the filter cartridge (see fig. 8):

• A Open the locking handle (3).
• B To release the pressure in the system, first place a suitable container under the flush hose to catch any water, then open the flush valve (2). Close the flush valve (2) again.
• C Remove the exhausted filter cartridge (4) from the filter head (5).
• D Insert the new filter cartridge (see step 6, chapter 2)
• E Close the locking handle (3)
• F Reset the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator (see step 2, chapter 2)
• G Open the BRITA branded lever on your BRITA tap and run through until the filtered water runs clear and without any bubbles (at least 1 litre).

Activating the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator

• A Push the reset button (see fig. 4) of the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator for three seconds until the LED-light flashing green.
• B The timer starts automatically.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Important Notes – Risk of damage!

Regularly check the filter system for leaks. Regularly check the hoses for kinks. Kinked hoses must be replaced.

Info

• Prior to exchanging the filter system, read the Technical Data (chapter 6) and the Operating and Safety Information (chapter 7).
• Regularly clean the outside of the filter system with a soft, damp cloth.
• Do not use any abrasive chemicals, cleaning solutions or astringent cleaning agents.

It is recommended to reguarly clean the tap and the aerator as needed. Use a mild detergent and suitable microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the tap, especially as limescale from unfiltered water can build up around the aerator. The frequency of cleaning the aerator depends on the water hardness. To reliably remove dirt and limecale unscrew the tap end and remove the aerator.

Troubleshooting

Technical Data

Technical data of the filter cartridges

Filter cartridge operating pressure| P 1000

P 3000

A 1000

| 0.2 MPa to max. 0.86 MPa (2 bar to max. 8.6 bar)
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Water intake Temperature| 4°C to 30°C
Ambient tem- perature for| operation| 4°C to 40°C
storage/transport| –20°C to 50°C
Operating position| Horizontal and vertical
Water outlet connection| G3/8″
Capacity from water hardness up to 10 °dH at setting “A”| P 1000| Up to 1200 L
P 3000| Up to 3400 L
Capacity from water hardness 10 to 17 °dH at setting “B”| P 1000| Up to 600 L
P 3000| Up to 1700 L
Capacity from water hardness 17 to 24 °dH at setting “C”| P 1000| Up to 400 L
P 3000| Up to 1100 L
Capacity A 1000| Up to 4000 L / 6 months
Pressure loss by nominal service flow| A 1000| 0,2 bis 1,4 bar

Weight (dry/wet)

| P 1000| 1 kg/1.6 kg
P 3000| 1.8 kg/2.8 kg
A 1000| 0.5 kg/1 kg

Dimensions (Width/Depth/ Height)

| Filter system (filter head with filter cartridge)| P 1000| 119/108/268 mm
P 3000| 117/104/419 mm
A 1000| 109/93/238 mm

Filter cartridge

| P 1000| 108 mm/108 mm/259 mm
P 3000| 104 mm/104 mm/410 mm
A 1000| 88/88/231 mm
Installed dimensions (vertical installation with wall mounting bracket)| P 1000| 137/130/268 mm
P 3000| 137/128/419 mm
A 1000| 137/120/238 mm

Filter performance

|

A 1000

| Independent laboratory test* reduction efficiency at least 97% of following substances, measured at 4000 L. Chlorine Bromo- form, Bromodichlorometh- ane, Tetrachlorethylene, Dibromchlormethane, Trichlorethylene
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Particle retention NSF 42| A 1000| Class I (0.5 µm)

Chlorine reduction NSF 42

| P 1000| Class I (50 %)
P 3000
A 1000| Class I (50 %)

Chlorine reduction DIN EN 14898

| P 1000| Class I (> 90%)
P 3000
A 1000| Class 1 (> 90 %)

• Based on JIS S 3201 Test results (Japanese Industrial Standards)

Technical data of the 3-Way Water Filter Tap

3-Way Tap rectangle

|

2.3 kg

|

18,1 cm /

26,1 cm / 29,0 cm

| M24x1 M18x1

(unfil- tered)

3-Way Tap round| 2.3 kg| 18,1 cm /

22,7 cm / 40,0 cm

| M24x1,

8 L/min

The system cannot be installed with a low pressure boiler as this might lead to water damages.

Flushing volume after stagnation

Important Notes

Operation and Safety

• Protect the mypure water filter cartridge from direct sunlight and mechanical damage.
• Do not assemble near sources of heat and open flames. A stop valve must be installed before the filter system intake hose. The BRITA 3-Way Filter Tap, is only suitable for domestic use. Only water of drinking water quality may be used as intake water for the BRITA water filter system.
• The BRITA water filter cartridge is only suitable for cold water use within the supply water temperature stated in chapter 6.
• No microbiologically impaired water or water of unknown quality may be used without appropriate disinfection.
• The system cannot be installed with a low pressure boiler.
• Irrespective of the water used, you should use stainless steel utensils or kettles with stainless steel heating elements. This is of particular importance to people who are sensitive to nickel.

In the event of official water alert: filter first, and then boil

• If there are official instructions to boil tap water, the filter system must be decommissioned.
• When the requirement to boil water comes to an end, the filter cartridge must be replaced and the connections cleaned.

Ultimate hygiene

• For hygiene reasons, the filter material of the P1000/ P 3000 cartridge are subject to special treatment with silver. A very small amount of silver may be transferred to the water. This transference would be within the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
• It is generally recommended to boil tap water for certain groups of people (e.g. people with weak immune systems, babies). For such groups, this would also apply to filtered water.

Similar to the conventional taps, before using you should let water rinse through for a short period so you can enjoy your BRITA filtered water.

Optimum use

• BRITA recommends that the filter system is not left unused for a long period. If the BRITA 3-Way Tap is not used for several days (2–3 days), we recommend that the filter system be flushed with the flushing volume X indicated in the table on page 11. After stagnation periods of over 4 weeks, the filter should be flushed with flushing volume Y, see page 11. Please also note the maximum usage period of the filter cartridge is 12 months, irrespective of the actual volume used.
• BRITA filtered water is designed for human consumption. Use it within 1–2 days.
• The filter system must not be opened or dismantled during operation. The filter cartridge must not be opened.
• The filter system filter head is designed for a service life of 5 years counted from the date of installation.

Sensitive to potassium?

• The filtering process can cause a small rise in the levels of potassium.
• However, one litre of BRITA filtered water contains less potassium than an apple, for example. If you have kidney disease and/or have to observe a special potassium diet, we recommend that you consult your doctor before using the water filter.

Natural traces

As the filter cartridge contains carbon, derived from natural charcoal, as with such natural matter, there may be variations and this can lead to a slight abrasion of small carbon particles into your filtered water, noticeable as black dust. These particles have no negative health effects. If ingested, they will not harm the human body. If you should see any carbon particles in the filtered water, BRITA recommends flushing out the A 1000 filter cartridge by running the filter tap until the particle deposits are washed out.

BRITA Service

Exclusion of liability

BRITA shall not be held liable for any damage, including subsequent damage, arising from the incorrect use of the product.

100% satisfaction: the BRITA guarantee

We are confident that this BRITA product will meet your demands in terms of quality and performance. If this product does not meet your expectations, we will accept its return within 30 days of the date of purchase and reimburse the purchase price. Just send the product with your proof of purchase (receipt) and the reason for your dissatisfaction, your phone number and bank details to the customer service address for your country (on the back of this booklet).

BRITA recycling: for our environment

• To work together in taking responsibility for our environment, you can return your P 1000 filter cartridges to a number of BRITA dealers.
• More about BRITA: For details on recycling, please see www.brita.net.

Correct disposal of the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator

• Every BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator has a usefullife of approx. 5 years.
• At the end of the useful life of the Status Indicator, remember that it must be disposed of according to the applicable regulations and statutory requirements.

The BRITA service hotline cares

Do you have any questions about your BRITA product?
Or on the subject of water filtration? Give us a call!
You can find the contact details for your BRITA customer service team next to your country code on the back of this booklet.

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Contact

BRITA Water Filter Systems Ltd.

• BRITA House, 9 Granville Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4JT, UK
• BRITACare: 0344 7424800

BRITA ITALIA S.r.l,

• Via Zanica, 19K,
• I-24050 Grassobbio (BG)
• Tel: +39 035 203 447
• Number: 800 913 716
• Fax: +39 035 199 62 232
• www.brita.it

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