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Pure One UG & Co. KG
Lupfenstraße 1
D-78652 Deisslingen
Germany
User Manual
Alb Filter
 www.alb-filter.com
 info@alb-filter.com
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...natürlich besser Wasser
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  • Page 1 User Manual Alb 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 Filter Duo To ensure correct installation and efficient operation of the water filter, please follow the installation instructions below. Explanation of pictographs  Increased attention required  Additional information  Note  Tool required...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Components - Alb Filter Duo ........... 8 Installation Alb Filter Duo ..........10 Determine connection thread .......... 10 Installation Alb Filter Duo without adapter ....12 Installation Alb Filter Duo with adapter ....... 16 Changing the filter cartridge ..........20 Maintenance ................
  • 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: Description

    Description The Alb Filter Duo - a high-quality water filter for installation directly on your tap. Alb Filter Duo can be used for: • Drinking water production • Preparation of food (cooking water) • Food cleanings The filter is installed directly on the tap. For this...
  • Page 6: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of delivery  Please check whether the delivery is complete before commissioning. • Alb Filter Duo Filter housing with faucet aerator connection and switching function • Alb filter cartridge (already installed) Further accessories as well as spare cartridges, thread adapters and discount promotions can be found under: www.alb-filter.com...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications • Design: Water filter system for installation on fittings • Material: Special alloy, anodized, food grade • Cartridge and performance: Depending on selected version • Inlet connection: Standard connection for drinking water fittings with M22x1 outlet thread (female thread) •...
  • Page 8: Components - Alb Filter Duo

    Components - Alb Filter Duo...
  • Page 9 Upper cap Filter body Threaded connection with ribbed union nut and head gasket for water filter fittings with standard connection M22 x 1 female thread Switch lever. Unfiltered water / filtered water Faucet aerator with head gasket for unfiltered water Feed bridge for filter housing with 4mm hexagon socket screw and sealing ring.
  • Page 10: Installation Alb Filter Duo

    Installation Alb Filter Duo  The Alb Filter Duo has an M22 internal thread as standard, suitable for most taps with M22 external thread. You may need an optional adapter for your individual tap.  Available at www.alb-filter.com Shop-Category: Accessories...
  • Page 11 Measure the diameter of the thread on your tap. Alternatively, measure the diameter at the unscrewed faucet aerator. Ø (inner) mm Ø (outer) mm Type 16,9 17,8 M18 x 1 18,9 18,8 M19 x 1 19,9 20,8 M21 x 1 20,9 21,8 M22 x 1...
  • Page 12: Installation Alb Filter Duo Without Adapter

    Make sure that the thread of your valve is in good condition and, if necessary, remove limescale and other deposits from it. Now screw on the Alb Filter Duo by turning the ribbed union nut (3). (Picture 1a+1b)
  • Page 13  We recommend to mount the Alb Filter Duo on the right side or in alignment to the front in order to be able to operate the switching function (filtered/unfiltered) more easily.  Attention: Avoid placing the union nut at an angle to...
  • Page 14 Check that the Alb Filter Duo is correctly and firmly attached to your tap. If necessary, use a combination pliers with jaw guard to tighten the union slightly. Before opening the water inlet of your tap, make sure that the switch lever is in a vertical position...
  • Page 15  Fine activated carbon dust can dissolve and slightly cloud the water during the activation process of the cartridge. Check the water filter housing and all connected components for leaks. 10. The Alb Filter Duo is now ready for use.
  • Page 16: Installation Alb Filter Duo With Adapter

    Installation Alb Filter Duo with adapter  Please determine the thread type of your tap before installation. If you have any questions, you can get in touch with us by using the contact details on our website. Approach: Close the water inlet of your tap. Remove the Alb Filter Duo from the packaging.
  • Page 17 Make sure that the thread of your valve is in good condition and, if necessary, remove limescale and other deposits from it. Now screw the appropriate thread adapter into your tap. (Picture 2a) Attach the union nut (3) of the Alb Filter Duo to the previously screwed-in threaded adapter.
  • Page 18  We recommend to mount the Alb Filter Duo on the right side or in alignment to the front in order to be able to operate the switching function (filtered/unfiltered) more easily.  Attention: Avoid placing the union nut at an angle to the thread.
  • Page 19  Fine activated carbon dust can dissolve and slightly cloud the water during the activation process of the cartridge. 10. Check the water filter housing and all connected components for leaks. 11. The Alb Filter Duo is now ready for use.
  • Page 20: Changing The Filter Cartridge

    Changing the filter cartridge Approach: Close the inlet of your tap. Unscrew the lower cap (7) of the Alb Filter Duo from the filter body (2). (Picture 3a)
  • Page 21  If the cap cover is too tight, please use a 24 mm open- end wrench. Use a cloth to avoid scratches. After opening the housing cap, the filter cartridge is visible.  The filter cartridge is fitted in the lower cover by means of two O-rings (press fit).
  • Page 22  For filter cartridges that are difficult to install, the sealing rings of the cartridge should be moistened with water or Vaseline / milking grease (food grade). Screw the lower cap back onto the filter body (2) and tighten it hand-tight. A gap (1 mm) may be visible! (Picture 3d)
  • Page 23  Attention: Avoid placing the union nut at an angle to the thread. Filter cartridges for Alb Filter Duo Various filter cartridges can be used in the Alb Filter Duo, including the filter types: Active and Active Plus+. Further information about the respective filter cartridges can be found on our website www.alb-filter.com...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance The Alb Filter Duo is basically low-maintenance. However, the maximum service life of the respective filter cartridges must be observed. It is recommended to do the following with each cartridge change: • Cleaning of housings and seals. • Cleaning the strainer insert of the faucet aerator.
  • Page 25 Changing the filter cartridge We recommend changing the filter cartridges every four to six months (according to DIN 1988). After longer periods of non-usage (> 6 weeks), the cartridges should also be replaced. Warranty claims are void if these instructions are not followed.
  • Page 26: Care Of The Alb Filter Duo

    Care of the Alb Filter Duo Please do not use any harsh chemical detergents / descaling agents for the filter system. We recommend to place the Alb Filter Duo in a citric acid for cleaning purposes. General safety instructions •...
  • Page 27  Earlier replacement of the filter cartridge may be necessary if the water flow is visibly reduced or the water quality deteriorates. An early filter cartridge change is not a defect of the used cartridge, but an indication of higher concentrations of fine particles or other pollutants in the unfiltered water.
  • Page 28: Other Information

    Other information Further information about water, health as well as our product range and dealer network can be found on our website: www.alb-filter.com...
  • Page 29: Notes For Cartridge Change

    Notes for cartridge change Keep the overview - When was the cartridge put into operation and when should it be changed? According to DIN 1988 every 6 months. Start Note  Free online reminder service at www.alb-filter.com/reminder  Replacement cartridges available at www.alb-filter.com Shop category: Filter Cartridges...
  • Page 30 Video Tutorials Online https://www.alb-filter.com/en/manual/ ©2019 Pure One UG & Co. KG Lupfenstraße 1 D-78652 Deisslingen www.alb-filter.com info@alb-filter.com...
  • Page 31 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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