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Your Berkey® Water Purifier
This booklet contains important
information. Please do not discard.
WARNING: Read all instructions supplied by the manufacturer prior to
assembling and using your Berkey® water filter. This booklet is a
supplemental document only and is not meant to replace the manufacturer's
instructions.

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  • Page 1 Your Berkey® Water Purifier This booklet contains important information. Please do not discard. WARNING: Read all instructions supplied by the manufacturer prior to assembling and using your Berkey® water filter. This booklet is a supplemental document only and is not meant to replace the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2019 James Enterprise Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this booklet, including the interior and cover design, may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the publisher. Version 5: April 2019...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Assembly Instructions ..............1-5 Black Berkey® Purification Elements Priming Tips ..................6 Troubleshooting .................. 8 Storing the Elements ................8 Testing the Elements ................9 Other Tips.................... 9 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements Priming Tips ..................11 Installation Tips .................
  • Page 5  Diagram 1    : The Berkey® Light includes the Fabric Lid, Elevated Base (LED Lighted Base is optional), and its own spigot. See the table on page 4 for spigot assembly instructions.
  • Page 6 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 1. Lid Knob 10. PF-2 Fluoride Element (optional) 2. Lid 11. Lower Chamber 3. Knob Washer 12. Spigot 4. Knob Screw 13. Spigot Washer (beveled)** 5. Upper Chamber 14. Spigot Washer (flat)** 15. Spigot Hex Nut 6.
  • Page 7     ® ® ® ®   To ensure that contamination of the com- ponents does not take place during assembly, wash hands and components (but not the elements) before proceeding.  A. Remove the knob washer (3) and knob screw (4) from inside the lid knob (1).
  • Page 8 F. While holding the hex nut (15) firmly in place, finish tightening by slowly turning the spigot (12) clockwise to the upright position.    Standard Spigot (included Beveled Black - Beveled Flat Black with Stainless Steel side toward chamber wall System) Berkey®...
  • Page 9 To install,        F. Install the primed PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements (optional) (10) by screwing them onto the threaded stems of the purification elements, beneath the element wing nuts (8).:   ...
  • Page 10  • Your system will continue to filter water even when the lower chamber is full. This can cause the system to overflow. It is recommended to empty the lower chamber completely prior to refilling the upper chamber. • Purified water can remain in the lower chamber for three days. If any water still remains at the end of three days, dispense into a clean secondary container and refrigerate up to four more days.
  • Page 11 2. Press the rubber priming button (tan or black colored) onto the stem of the element. 3. Place the threaded stem of the element between your index and middle fingers and press the priming button against the faucet while placing your thumb on top of the faucet to create a tight seal.
  • Page 12  : ®   1. To determine if the Black Berkey® Elements have been successfully primed, remove them from the system and submerge them in a tall container of clean water, such as the lower chamber of your Berkey® system.
  • Page 13 Testing the Black Berkey® Purification Elements To determine whether the Black Berkey® Elements are working properly, perform the following test using red food coloring. Note: Due to its specific composition, only artificial food coloring that is red in color can be used. Natural dyes that are red in color, such as vegetable juices, cannot be used in place of artificial red food coloring.
  • Page 14 Red Dye Troubleshooting Tips Continued • Are the Washers and Wing nuts installed correctly? The Washer should be on the stem of the black filter inside the upper chamber, and the Wing nut should be secured on the black filter stem in the lower chamber.
  • Page 15   1. With the blue caps in place, wash the exterior of each PF-2 element with water and dish washing soap. 2. With clean hands, remove one blue cap from the end of a PF-2 element. It does not matter which blue cap is removed. 3.
  • Page 16  1. Remove the upper chamber of the system and place it upside down so that the threaded stems of the Black Berkey® Elements are facing upwards. 2. With the water flow arrow pointing away from the upper chamber, screw the PF-2 elements onto the stems of each Black Berkey® Element exactly ...
  • Page 17  • : The PF-2 elements can be stored indefinitely in their original packaging. Do not store with fragrant items. • : Place the PF-2 elements in a re-sealable zipper storage bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. ...
  • Page 18 also be cleaned in the dishwasher but remove all parts and attachments first. If you have a Berkey® Light system, do not place any of its components in the dishwasher. Note: If your Berkey® system is filtering hard water, which is water with a high dissolved mineral content, scale from naturally-occurring minerals such as calcium may develop in the spigot and chambers after prolonged use.
  • Page 19 Maintenance” instructions that are provided on page 13. 100% Satisfaction, 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Berkey Filters encourages you to test your product(s) once received. For this reason, we accept returns of products in new or used condition. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, for any reason within 30 days of your purchase date, you may call Customer Service at 800-350-4170 for a RMA # (Return Merchandise Authorization Number).
  • Page 20 Address your return to: Berkey Filters 1976 Aspen Circle Pueblo, CO 81006 *Shipping labels can only be provided for those who are located within the contiguous United States. Specific return instructions, for your system can be found in the "Returning your Berkey®...
  • Page 21 This warranty does not cover filters. This is an exclusive offer to our valued customers from Berkey Filters and is in addition to all other stated warranties.
  • Page 22 Manufacturer’s General Warranty - Continued 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, abuse, 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.
  • Page 23 ® Please follow the disassembly and packing instructions carefully. Fees may apply if the product is not returned in its entirety with original packaging, or if it is damaged during return shipment. The following information is comprehensive, and all sections may not apply to your specific return. ...
  • Page 24 Do not apply the shipping label directly onto the product box. Instead, please place the product box, along with sufficient packing material, into another larger box for shipping. Please return the Berkey® system to: Berkey Filters 1976 Aspen Circle Pueblo, CO 81006...
  • Page 25 4. If applicable, a photo of damage to the shipping box. Approved claims for missing or damaged items will be processed within 24-48 business hours of receipt. Berkey Filters will cover all shipping when returning damaged items or shipping replacements.
  • Page 26   Black Berkey® Replacement $120.00 Elements (Set of 2) Set of 2 Wing Nuts with $4.00 Washers For Black Berkey® Elements Black Berkey Primer™ $25.00 PF-2 Fluoride and Arsenic $60.00 Reduction Elements Require Black Filters Optional Hole Plug $1.25 Stainless Steel Stand Elevates stainless steel system six $35 - $46...
  • Page 27 Stainless Steel Systems $10.00 Fits all stainless steel systems Berkey Light® Replacement Spigot $10.00 Fits Berkey Light® Systems only Stainless Steel Spigot $23.00 Fits all stainless steel systems Water View Spigot Spigot with glass sight tube. Fits $45 - $52 all stainless steel systems.
  • Page 28  Sport Berkey® Water Bottle $34.95 Sport Berkey® Water $19.99 Bottle Replacement Filter Thinksport Stainless Steel $15 - $19 Water Bottle Available in 350mL, 500mL, & 750mL. Boroux Wide Mouth Glass Bottle $9.99 Single 500ml Boroux Wide Mouth Glass Bottle $58.99 Six 500ml Bottles Boroux Storage Rack...
  • Page 29  Boroux 1L Wide Mouth Bottle $29.99 Single 1 Liter Boroux Starter Kit $73.99 Six 500ml wide mouth Bottles & Storage Rack Boroux Basics 6-Pack $24.99 18oz Glass Bottle Boroux Basics 4-Pack $29.99 1 Liter Glass Bottle Boroux Insulated $29.99 Glass Bottle Sleeve Various colors available Fits 500ml Boroux only...
  • Page 30 : • 1-800-350-4170 • customerservice@berkeyfilters.com • Live Chat on www.berkeyfilters.com • Please provide the order/invoice number for prompt service. Monday through Friday - 7:00AM to 5:00PM (MST) Saturday - 8:30AM to 5:00PM (MST) Additional information about the Berkey® Water Purifiers is also available online at https://www.berkeyfilters.com.

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