Berkey Blue Travel Berkey User Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Setting Up Your Berkey® System for the First Time Assembly Instructions Berkey Filter System Expanded View Priming Black Berkeys Household Priming Method No Water Pressure Priming Method Priming PF-2 Fluoride Water Filters Cleaning and Operation Cleaning the Berkey Purification System Cleaning the Black Berkey Filters Household Cleaning Instructions Field Cleaning Instructions...
Page 3: Setting Up Your Berkey® System For The First Time
Retain these instructions for reinstalling the filters elements after cleaning or to answer any questions about assembling your filter. Models Covered: Travel Berkey®, Big Berkey®, Royal Berkey®, Imperial Berkey® & Crown Berkey® Precautions Extreme cleanliness is vital especially in hostile environments where the filter maybe easily contaminated.
Page 4 4. Depending on the number of filter elements that came with your system, you may have to install plugs into the remaining expansion holes of the upper chamber. Plan on installing each filter set into its opposite position within the upper chamber. Fill each remaining holes with a plug as follows: Place one plastic washer onto each plug required.
Page 5: Priming Black Berkeys
Priming Black Berkeys Elements Household Priming Method The micro pores on the Black Berkey® purification elements are extremely small, in fact they are small enough to filter pathogenic bacteria and other contaminates. But the high water tension created by the micro pores requires that the purification elements be primed before water will flow through them properly.
Page 6 Step 3) While holding the priming button against the faucet, turn on the cold water slowly, gently allowing water to fill the cavity of the element. Step 4) Allow the exterior wall of the element to sweat beads of water for about 5 seconds. Step 5) And rinse the dust fines from the exterior of the Black Berkey purification element.
Page 7: No Water Pressure Priming Method
No Water Pressure Priming Method In some parts of the world, the water has higher water tension than in others, which can change from season to season. The higher the water tension, the more difficult it is for the water to force the air out of the micro pores using gravity alone.
Page 8: Priming Pf-2 Fluoride Water Filters
Priming PF-2 Fluoride Water Filters Priming the PF-2 Berkey Fluoride Post Filter is essential for them to perform properly. The filter media in each element contains some residual manufacturing dust that may cause the water to be cloudy or have a bitter after taste. This can be easily avoided by simply flushing the filter prior to installation. Follow the instructions below to insure that your Berkey purifier performs as designed: Precautions: Filters must be primed prior to use.
Page 9 6. Turn the PF-2 filter over and pri me the opposite end by reversing the water flow, keep repeating steps 3 thru 5 until water runs clear from both ends. Hint: When you think the filters are primed – get a clear glass and flush both ends again into the glass to check for cloudiness and insure prope r operation of the PF-2 filter, if not...
Page 10: Cleaning And Operation
Cleaning and Operation Cleaning the Berkey Purification System Your Berkey water filter system is designed for a lifetime of quality service. So to maintain its peak operational efficiency it is necessary to periodically clean the stainless steel filter housing. This will remove the scale and deposits of the contaminated water and help your filter to continue to produce the high quality of water you have come to expect.
Page 11: Cleaning The Black Berkey Filters
Cleaning the Black Berkey Filters One of the reasons the Black Berkey filtering elements last so long is the ability to clean them. The unique micro-pore structure of the Black Berkey is what traps minute particulates on the outermost surface of the filter. Over time, all micro pore filters will become clogged causing the flow rate to decrease.
Page 12: Field Cleaning Instructions
Field Cleaning Instructions 1. Follow the Precautions described above to provide cleaning water that is free of harmful contaminants prior to proceeding. 2. In a clean bucket or container add clean purified water. 3. Empty all of the water from both chambers of your Berkey filter system.
Page 13: Replacing The Black Berkey® Elements
a cloth prior to running it though your Berkey to filter out the large “chunks” and reduced the frequency of cleaning required. As an additional precaution if using water that may contain high concentrations of bacteria or viral contamination, add sixteen drops of household bleach or iodine to every gallon of water being used.
Page 14: Replacing The Pf-2 Filter Elements
Replacing the PF-2 Filter Elements The best way to gauge when to replace the filters is to do the following: 1. Determine the Total Gallons Filtered by multiplying the number of filters in your system by 500. [e.g. – 2 filters = 1000 - 4 filters = 2000 - 6 filters = 3000] 2.
Page 15: Berkey Warranty
Berkey Blue; and, all sales made by Berkey Blue or any of its dealers or agents of Berkey Blue are made subject to the terms and conditions of Berkey Blue at the time of the sale.

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