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- Page 1 User Manual Element Filter ® ...natürlich besser Wasser Pure One UG & Co. KG www.alb-filter.com Lupfenstraße 1 info@alb-filter.com D-78652 Deisslingen Germany...
- Page 2 Thank you very much for purchasing our Alb Element water filter For a proper installation and efficient operation of the filter, please observe the following instal- lation instructions for the particular installation locations. Explanation of pictograms Increased attention required ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preamble .................. 4 Scope of delivery ..............5 ® Parts – Alb Filter Element ..........6 Installation shower / bathtub .......... 8 Installation under sink ............12 Replacing the filter cartridge ........... 16 Maintenance ................20 Technical Specifications ............. 21 General safety instructions .......... -
Page 4: Preamble
At a time when even the smallest part seems to come from the Far East, we at Alb Filter stand for quality from the centre of the Swabian Alb. A production site in southern Germany, which is characterized by the highest standards and precision in many areas. -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
Before commissioning, please check whether the delivery is complete - it consists of: • Alb Element filter housing • Alb Element filter cartridge (already installed) Further accessories as well as replacement cartridges, spacers and discount campaigns can be found under:... -
Page 6: Parts - Alb Filter Element
® Parts – Alb Filter Element... - Page 7 Top connection (inlet): 1/2 inch female thread with head seal Spanner size 24 mm for open-end wrench (top) Sealing ring (top) Thread for upper housing cover Filter corpus with internal thread at top and bottom Thread for lower housing cover Sealing ring (bottom) Spanner size 24 mm for open-end wrench (bottom) Bottom connection (outlet): 1/2 inch external thread...
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Page 8: Installation Shower / Bathtub
Installation shower / bathtub Note: Alb Filter cartridges for shower applications are generally suitable for hot and cold water. For water connections that are located directly on the wall or the distance of the connector to the wall is less than 35 mm, a distance adapter is necessary. - Page 9 Way of proceeding: 1. Before starting installation, please close the water supply line on the relevant fitting. 2. Unscrew the shower hose from your tap. (Picture 2a) 3. Remove the filter housing from its packaging. The cartridge is already installed in the housing. ...
- Page 10 4. Afterwards screw the filter housing to the external thread of your fitting. (Picture 3a) 5. Tighten the housing by hand. 6. Then screw the previously unscrewed shower hose to the bottom end of the filter housing. 7. Check that the connections are correctly seated. 8.
- Page 11 Fine activated carbon dust can dissolve and slightly turbidify the water during the activation process of the cartridge. 9. Check the filter housing and all connected compo- nents for leaks. 10. The Alb filter is now ready for use. (Picture 4a)
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Page 12: Installation Under Sink
Installation under sink Warning: For installations under sinks and other indoor areas in the household, a water stop system must be installed upstream. This protection serves to stop the flow of wa- ter in the event of water leaks at the housing. If you have any questions, please contact your plumber. - Page 13 Please observe the direction of water flow, marked with the arrow and „IN“! (Picture 6b) 4. Now screw a Flex hose connection onto the angle valve (see: Further accessories). (Picture 3b) 5. Then fit the filter housing between the Flex hose connection of the angle valve and the supply line to the fitting.
- Page 14 6. Check that the connections are correctly seated. 7. Slowly open the tap up to 1/3 and let the water run through the filter for 1 min to activate the cartridge for operation. Production-related activated carbon dust can loosen during rinsing and slightly turbidify the water during the activation process of the cartridge.
- Page 15 8. Check the filter housing and all connected components for leaks. 9. The Alb filter is now ready for use.
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Page 16: Replacing The Filter Cartridge
Replacing the filter cartridge Way of proceeding: 1. Before starting the installation, please close the water supply line on the relevant valve. 2. Unscrew the filter housing from the fitting or the Flex hose connection. 3. Depending on the cartridge version, open the upper or lower cover. - Page 17 If the housing cover is stuck, please use a 24 mm open-ended spanner. Use a sheet to avoid scratches. 4. After opening the lids, the filter cartridge is visible. (Picture 3c & 4c) Depending on the cartridge type, removal is done according to procedure A.
- Page 18 Procedure A. Open the top lid. Turn the filter housing with the opening downwards, the cartridge falls out. Then insert the new cartridge into the filter housing with the seal facing upwards. Please note the direction of flow. (Picture 5c) Procedure B.
- Page 19 Avoid placing the covers at an slanted angle on the threads, as this could damage them. Check the tightness of the filter housing after each filter change. 3. Close the housing cover again. 4. The Alb filter is now ready for use again.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance The Alb filter is basically low-maintenance. However, the maximum service life of the filter cartridges must be observed. Clean and lime-free fittings are the prerequisite for hy- gienically perfect drinking water. We recommend a cartridge change every 6 months (ac- cording to DIN 1988). -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications • Version: Filter housing for installation on • water connections • Material: Special alloy, food-safe • Cartridge and Performance: Depending on the selected version • Input connection (top cover): 1/2 inch female thread • Output connection (bottom cover): 1/2 inch male thread •... -
Page 22: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions • Scope of delivery includes the cartridge selected when ordering. It is already pre-installed in the filter housing. • All installation work may only be carried out by a suitably trained specialist. Make sure that the water inlet and outlet are installed correctly. - Page 23 • In exceptional cases, for physical reasons, very cold water can cause condensation water to form in the filter housing for physical reasons. • To ensure complete safety regarding the quality of your filtered water, a water analysis in a responsible laboratory is obligatory.
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Page 24: Special Safety Instructions For Interiors
Special safety instructions for interiors • When installed under the sink, the filter must be properly connected between the angle valve and the cold water supply line of the tap. • An installation in indoor areas without water drainage always requires a certified check valve or a water stop system to be installed by a specialist (e.g., the brand: Aquastop®). -
Page 25: Notes For Cartridge Change
Notes for cartridge change Keep track of when the cartridge was inserted and when it should be replaced. According to german DIN 1988 every 6 months. Start Note Replacement cartridges available at www.alb-filter.com Shop category: Filter Cartridges... - Page 26 ©2018 Pure One UG & Co. KG Lupfenstraße 1 D-78652 Deisslingen - Germany www.alb-filter.com info@alb-filter.com...
- Page 27 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or reproduced or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemi- cal processes without the written consent of the publisher. It is possible that this manual still has printing defects or printing errors. However, the information in this manual is checked regularly and correc- tions are made in the next issue.
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