BRITA Tap P1000 Manual

Congratulations on your new BRITA^® Tap System

Your BRITA Tap, is the key to cleaner, clearer great tasting filtered water

Next to hot and cold unfiltered water, your BRITA system offers many advantages

• Great tasting filtered water at your fingertips
• Filtered water is ideal for bringing out the full potential of your food and tastes great for everyday drinking
• Water is a fundamental part of food preparation and can influence the results of your cooking at home. The BRITA Tap is easy to install replacing your existing tap and can make a wonderful difference to your cooking.
• Stylish European design will complement any kitchen
• It is economical, convenient and easy to use
• Allows for filtered and unfiltered water

The P1000 Cartridge: BRITA's advanced filtration technology in a compact and long lasting cartridge.

The P 1000 has a constant filtration performance for limescale reduction thanks to its multilevel BRITA filtration system. The professional filter head allows three filtration settings for medium hard, hard and very hard water.

The P 1000 filter cartridge

• reduces limescale and substances, e.g. chlorine, that affect taste and odour.
• reduces lead and copper in tap water that can result from certain types of household installation.

Lifetime of the P 1000 filter cartridge
The lifetime of the P 1000 cartridge is dependent on your individual volume usage and your water conditions. For optimum BRITA filtration performance, we recommend a minimum exchange of your cartridge every 12 months. Exchange will be prompted by your BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator, shown by the colour of the LED.

For more information regarding the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator, see chapter 3.

Quality from the very start

Terms of warranty

The BRITA Tap system 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.

Contents of the BRITA Tap Water Filter Kit

To ensure you get the best result from your BRITA Tap Water Filter Kit, please follow these instructions carefully.

Your BRITA Tap Water Filter Kit includes the following (see fig. 1):

1. Filter head with three settings including a convenient locking handle
2. Flexible wall mount
3. P 1000 water filter cartridge
4. BRITA Tap (design may differ from image shown)
5. BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator
6. Battery (CR2032)
7. Hose (1) length = 800 mm, 3/8" nut on one side and M8 connector on the other side, 2 Hoses (2+3), length = 450 mm, 3/8" nut on one side and M8 connectors on the other side
8. Hose (4), length = 800 mm and 3/8" nut on both sides
9. 2 Adapters 1/2" female thread to 3/8" male thread (Only in UK)
10. Usage Instructions
11. Carbonate hardness testing strip
12. T-piece
13. Gaskets

Recommended tools for installation: a pipe wrench, an Allen key (4 mm), a wrench and a screwdriver.

For wall mounting the cartridge (optional), you need: two screws (e.g. 5 mm thread diameter) and, if required, two wall plugs suitable for your type of wall.

BRITA Tap – easy installation

Before starting, please check that you have all the components listed above (see fig. 1) as well as the recommended tools.

There are 7 steps to the installation.

Prior to installation, read the "Technical Data" (chapter 7) and the "Important Notes" (chapter 9). The system cannot be installed with a low pressure boiler as this might lead to water damages. 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 7) for operation.

Selecting the carbonate 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 carbonate hardness test using the supplied testing strip. The strip can be found in the outer wrapping of these Usage Instructions.

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:

Setting		A	B	C
number of reaction zones that changed their colour
capacity	P1000	up to 1200 L	up to 600 L	up to 400 L
	P3000	up to 3400L	up to 1700 L	up to 1100 L
German Carbonate Hardness [°dH]		up to 10	10 to 17	above 17 dH
English Carbonate Hardness [°eH]		up to 13	13 to 21	above 21
French Carbonate Hardness [°fH]		up to 18	18 to 30	above 30
Milligram per Litre CaCO3 [mg/L CaCO3]		178	178 to 303	above 303

Now you can change the setting for the hardness of your water. The filter head is set to "B" by default. To change the setting, use an Allen key (4 mm). Turn in the direction of the arrow until the "C" symbol appears in the window. Turn against the direction of the arrow until the "A" symbol appears in the window (fig. 3). The filter head contains a flow regulator already installed. It guarantees smooth water flow from your BRITATap even at higher water pressures.

Starting the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator

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

1. Commissioning:

Insert the enclosed battery (1x CR2032) into the appropriate compartment of the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator. Mind the print on the battery for correct implementation (fig. 4). All LEDs should flash shortly. Close the compartment. Keep the Reset Button pushed down for three seconds until a small green light flashes three times at the top.

2. Initial programming of the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator

Depending on the setting you chose for the filter head (step 1), you will programm the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator as follows (see fig. 5):

1. Cartridge Button
2. Hardness Button
3. Reset Button
   1. 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).

2. 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: P1000). 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).

3. To change a setting, simply push the button until the right number of lights are flashing.
4. Insert the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator into the BRITA tap's lever (see fig. 4).

3. How the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator works

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

4. 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 needs to be changed.

5. Reprogramming the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator

If the maximum volume is reached or the cartridge has been used for 12 months, the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator's LED will start flashing red (only if BRITA lever is in the filtering position).

In this case the filter cartridge should be replaced (chapter 4). Once the cartridge has been replaced the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator has to be reset. For this purpose push the reset button (fig. 5) of the Cartridge Status Indicator for three seconds until it starts flashing green (for this step, you do not need to remove the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator from the BRITA lever).

After replacing of the empty battery the commissioning should be followed in accordance with section 3.2.

Technical data:

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

Do not immerse Cartridge Status Indicator in water

Installing the BRITA Tap

To install the BRITA 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 the two supplied hoses.

WD 3020

1. BRITA Tap with 3 hoses
2. BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator
3. O-Ring
4. Shank
5. Joint (Is only necessary for installation of the dispenser if you directly mount it onto your sink. If you mount it onto your countertop-plate, you do not necessarily need this part. It helps stabilizing the tap at your sink)
6. Flat Gasket
7. Flange
8. Hex nut

WD 3030/ WD 3040 and WD 3050

1. BRITA Tap (design may differ) with 3 hoses
2. BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator
3. Base
4. Shank
5. Joint (Is only necessary for installation of the dispenser if you directly mount it onto your sink. If you mount it onto your countertop-plate, you do not necessarily need this part. It helps stabilizing the tap at your sink)
6. Flat Gasket
7. Flange
8. Hex nut
   1. First of all, unmount your existing kitchen tap.
      1. Turn off the cold and hot water supplies
      2. Please make sure you release any pressure by opening all levers.
         No water should run through the existing kitchen tap.
      3. Unscrew the existing hoses from the cold and hot water supply.
         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.
      4. Unscrew your kitchen tap – there is no standard mounting but in general a pipe wrench will help you to unmount it.
      5. Pull out both your kitchen tap and the hoses.
   2. You're now ready to install the BRITA Tap.
      First of all, screw the shank (4) into the Brita Tap (1).
      Screw the hoses into the dispenser (see fig. 8).
      
      Screw the M8 connector of the hose with the blue stripe into the hole C.
      Screw the M8 connector of the hose with the red stripe into the hole H.
      Screw the M8 connector of the 800 mm hose into the hole B.

WD 3020/WD 3030/WD 3040 and WD 3050
Ensure the connections are screwed tight, but avoid over tightening!

Then put the base or O-Ring (3) over the hole and fix the BRITA Tap (1) in place using the supplied joint (5), the flat gasket (6), flange (7) and the hex nut (8).

Attaching the hoses

We recommend that you arrange all the parts you need in front of you before you begin.

For wall mounting (optional), you will need: two screws (e.g. 5 mm thread diameter) and, if required, two wall plugs suitable for your type of wall.

Please follow the diagram below (see fig. 9) and perform the steps in the right order.

1. Connect supplied T-piece on your cold water supply
   1. Insert one 3/8" gasket into the female nut of the supplied T-piece.
   2. Connect this end of the T-piece to your cold water supply.

If you do have an additional free 3/8" cold water supply for the BRITA Tap in your kitchen, you do not need to install the supplied T-piece!
If your cold water supply does not fit the 3/8" connector of the T-piece, use the supplied adapter if required. Please insert the 1/2" gasket into the female nut of the adapter first.
Your Water Filter Kit comes with two 1/2" adapters. Please go to your nearest supplier for adapters in other sizes.

2. Connect the hose with the blue stripe to one side of the T-piece.
3. Take the hose with two 3/8" connectors. Insert the 3/8" gaskets into the respective female threads of the two hose ends. Connect one end with the free side of the T-Piece.
4. Now connect the other end to the filter head inlet. This is labelled "IN" (inlet) and marked with an arrow. Make sure that the gaskets are seated correctly!
5. Connect the 800 mm hose which is connected with the dispenser with the outlet of the filter head labelled with an "OUT" arrow. Make sure that also here the gaskets are seated correctly!
6. Connect the hose with the red stripe with your hot water supply. If your hot water supply does not fit the 3/8" connector, use the supplied adapter if required. Please insert the 1/2" gasket into the female nut of the adapter first.
7. Make sure all connections are tightened properly. Avoid over tightening.

The max. tightening torque for the G3/8" connections may not exceed 14 Nm! Only hose connections with gaskets (13) may be used – hoses with conical screw connections damage the connections of the filter head and invalidate any warranty claims!

Inserting the filter cartridge (see fig. 10)

1. Remove protective strap (1).
2. Insert the filter cartridge (4) vertically into the filter head (5).
3. Turn the locking handle (3) until you feel it engages.

The filter cartridge can only be inserted when the locking handle is open.
Make sure that the filter cartridge is positioned correctly.

Space-saving wall mount to install the cartridge under the sink

(optional) (see fig. 11)

During assembly, note the installation dimensions, bending radii of the hoses and dimensions of the accessories. The system can be operated vertically and horizontally. When using the wall mount, install vertically only!

1. Attach the wall mount in place using the two matching screws and use two wall plugs, if necessary, depending on the type of wall.
2. Engage the filter head (2) in the wall mount (1). Please use the fixation holes (4).

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.

1. Turn on the cold and hot water supplies and check the system carefully for any leaks.
2. Open the BRITA Tap and allow water to run until the filtered water runs clear and without any bubbles (at least 2 litres).

Replacing the filter cartridge

If the maximum volume is reached or the cartridge has been used for 12 months from commissioning, the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator will flash red to remind you that the cartridge needs to be replaced.

Read Important Notes (chapter 9) prior to exchange. 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 7) for operation.

NOTE: The filter cartridge can be pivoted by 90° in the wall mount for easy removal. When the locking handle is open, the water supply to the cartridge is interrupted and by-passing with direct water flow from the water inlet to the outlet is possible.

Replacing the P 1000 (see fig. 10):

1. Open the locking handle (3).
2. Place a suitable container under the flush hose to catch the rinse water. Open the flush valve (2) and release pressure from the system. Close the flush valve (2) again.
3. Remove the exhausted filter cartridge (4) from the filter head (5) – please be aware, the cartridge is firmly embedded so you can give it a firm pull without worrying about breaking it.
4. Insert the new filter cartridge (see chapter 3.5).
5. Close the locking handle (3).
6. Reset the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator (chapter 5).
7. Open the BRITA branded lever on your BRITA Tap and rinse through until the filtered water runs clear and without any bubbles (at least 2 litres).

Replacing the P 3000 refill cartridge is exactly the same as replacing the P 1000. The P 3000 lasts up to 3400 liters with the A-setting, up to 1700 liters with the B-setting and up 1100 liters with the C-setting. Please take this into consideration while resetting your BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator

Activating the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator

1. Push the Reset Button (see fig. 5) of the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator for three seconds until the LED-light flashes green.
2. The timer starts automatically.

Maintenance

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

Prior to exchanging the filter system, read the Technical Data (chapter 7) and Important Notes (chapter 9).

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.

Technical data of the P 1000 and P 3000 cartridge

Technical data of the BRITA Tap

Troubleshooting

No water flow

No or low water flow in spite of open water intake

Leak

No LED indication by usage

For models WD 3030 and WD 3040 only

These models have an aerator with two integrated outlets. The Inner one is for BRITA filtered water, the outer area for hot and cold water. As with every tap aerator, there can be limescale build-up in the outer area. Therefore it is recommended to clean the aerator on a regular basis. For cleaning: Unscrew the cap on the end of the dispensers neck. The aerator is connected to a silicon hose. Detach it carefully and clean the aerator (e.g. with vinegar). After cleaning connect the long, thin part on the back of the aerator carefully with the silicon hose. Place the cap over the aerator and screw it tight. Make sure that the gasket in the cap is seated correctly. When installed correctly there should not be any leaks whilst running hot, cold or BRITA filtered water.

If you want to replace the aerator with a new one, you can order it from BRITA.You can find the contact details for your BRITA customer service team next to your country code on the back of this booklet.

Spare Part Name

WD 3020

WD 3030/ WD 3040/ WD 3050

Important notes

Protect the P 1000 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 Tap System 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 7. 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: 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 cartridge is subjected to a special treatment with silver. A small quantity of silver, which is harmless to health, may be released into the water. This is in compliance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for drinking water.
• It is generally recommended to boil tap water for certain groups of people (e.g. people with weak immune systems, babies). This also applies to filtered water.
• Note for people with kidney disease or dialysis patients: The filtering process can cause a small rise in the levels of potassium.
• The water filtrate is classified in Category 2 according to EN 1717

Optimum use

• BRITA recommends that the filter system is not left unused for a long period. If the BRITA 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 below. After stagnation periods of over 4 weeks, the filter should be flushed with flushing volume Y. Please also note the maximum usage period of the filter cartridge is 12 months, irrespective of the actual volume used.

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.

• The filter kit must not be opened or dismantled during operation. The filter cartridge must not be opened. The filter kit is designed for a service life of 10 years (counted from the date of installation). BRITA filtered water is designed for human consumption. Use it within 1–2 days.

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 with every natural product, the P 1000 parts can be subject to natural fluctuations. This can lead to a slight abrasion of small carbon particles into your filtered water, noticeable as black bits. These particles have no negative health effects. If ingested, they will not harm the human body. In case you observe carbon particles, BRITA recommends flushing out the P 1000 filter cartridge until the black bits disappear.

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Correct disposal of the BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator

Every BRITA Tap Cartridge Status Indicator has a useful life 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.

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 grounds 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.

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