Berkey Big Assembly

Stainless Steel System
Berkey
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(A) Upper System (B) Lower System
Chamber Chamber
with rubber ring attached
Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions may result in injury, water damage, or voiding of the warranty! It is the assembler's responsibility to make sure all components
are properly assembled and installed using the instructions provided. While your Berkey
to being improperly assembled or perhaps a faulty part. In an overabundance of caution, we recommend that for the first 24 hours the filled system be placed in an area wherein if such a leak
were to occur, the resulting spillage would not damage anything.
Tools you'll need: standard screwdriver (not included). We recommend setting up your system on a countertop or other waterproof surface.
• Wash your hands, stainless steel chambers and spigot before assembly to reduce the chances of contaminating the system's components.
• Be sure to keep all parts and original packaging in the unlikely event that your system needs to be returned to the manufacturer.
Illustration of
assembled system
5. Prime the Black Berkey
Priming uses water to displace air out of the elements' pores, ensuring that water can flow freely. Elements will not operate properly if they are not primed.
We recommend setting up your system on a countertop or other waterproof surface. If process dust is present, wipe it off with a Scotch-Brite
1/8"
(O)
(K)
1. Loosen wing nut (O) on 2. Place tan priming
Element button (M) on top
Black Berkey ®
(K) stem until the top of of wing nut. Top of
wing nut (O) reaches the tan priming button
top of stem's threads should be slightly
(about 1/8" from top end higher than the top
of stem). of the stem.
Instructions for Big Berkey
System Parts List
(D) Small Metal
Washer
(E) Knob Screw
(F) Knob
(C) System Lid
Parts shown for illustration only and are not to scale.
System Assembly
Lid
knob
(F)
Knob
screw (E)
1. Attach Knob to Lid
Fit knob onto lid by inserting the knob screw up through
the washer into hole in the underside of lid, then screw
on the knob.
System upper chamber (A)
Berkey
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Blocking
plugs (L)
or
(inside chamber)
3. Insert Blocking Plugs
Use blocking plugs to fill remaining open holes in the upper
chamber where you will not be installing Black Berkey
Elements. For push-in blocking plugs, simply press plugs
into holes from inside the upper chamber (smaller end first).
For screw-type blocking plugs, place one washer on threaded
stem, and insert plug (stem) through one of the holes inside the
system's upper chamber. Place other washer on the threaded
stem outside of system, then the nut. Hold plug securely with
one hand inside system, and hand-turn nut on outside of system
until snug. Do not over-tighten. Repeat for remaining plugs.
Elements
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(M)
3. Place the
(O)
threaded stem
of element
between
fingers,
(K)
and press tan
(K) (K)
priming button
up against
faucet.
Tip: Your Black Berkey
Imperial Berkey
Travel Berkey
Spigot
(G) Standard
Spigot
(H) Spigot Hex Nut
or Wing Nut
(style may vary)
(I) Spigot Flat
Washer (x2)
(J) Vapor Clip
(optional)
May not be included with all systems.
System should not have any leaking problems, there is always the chance that a leak might occur due
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System lid (C)
Small
metal
washer (D)
Screw-type
blocking plug
assembly
Washer
Stem
Washer
Nut
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4. Slowly turn on cold
water (gradually
increasing water
pressure) while
holding element
(K)
and tan priming
button firmly
against faucet
to create a seal,
allowing water to
saturate element.
Elements will be wet after priming them—we recommend placing
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your elements in a clean bowl or sink while assembling the rest of your system.
, Crown Berkey™,
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, Royal Berkey
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water filtration systems
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Black Berkey
(K) Black Berkey
(quantity varies by system)
Washer (I)
Washer (I)
Hex
nut
(H)
2. Assemble Spigot
To assure a proper seal, place one washer on stem of spigot.
Insert spigot into system and turn spigot counterclockwise to
the 9 o'clock position. Then, place the other washer on stem
inside of the system, then the nut, and hand-turn nut until it is
tight while holding spigot at the 9 o'clock position. Then, hold
nut in place and rotate spigot clockwise until spigot is upright.
4. Install the
Vapor lock
clip (J)
System
Berkey
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lower chamber (B)
pad under cold running water.
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5. As water pushes air out of element, allow
element to sweat beads of water for 10-20
seconds. Water may be discolored at first,
as excess media exits element. Continue
running water until it runs clear, and the
(K)
entire element appears to be saturated.
The element is now primed
and ready for installation.
Repeat steps 1-5 at left for
your remaining elements.
and
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Elements
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Elements
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(L) Blocking Plugs
(style and quantity
varies by system)
(M) Tan Priming
Button
(N) Sealing Washer
(1 per element)
(O) Wing Nut
(1 per element)
Standard
spigot (G)
System
Berkey
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lower chamber wall
Vapor Lock Clip
Climate, elevation and other
factors can create a tighter fit,
preventing air flow between
chambers, which slows down or
prevents water flow (a natural
phenomenon known as vapor
lock). To prevent vapor lock,
create air flow by placing clip on
edge of lower chamber, making
sure that the long portion of the
airlock clip is hanging inside of
the lower chamber.
Note: All systems may not include
a vapor lock clip. If you experience
vapor lock, please contact our
Customer Service department to
obtain a clip. For customers outside
the United States, please contact a
local Authorized Berkey Dealer.
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