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6. Install Primed Elements In The System
1. Remove wing nut from threaded stem while leaving sealing washer
on Black Berkey
Element.
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2. Place threaded stem, with sealing washer attached, into the
hole in the interior base of upper chamber.
3. Secure element in the base of the chamber by screwing wing
nut onto threaded mount until hand-tight. Caution: hand tighten
only. Over-tightening wing nut can strip the nut's threads,
which could cause the system to leak. Repeat these 3 steps
for remaining elements.
4. With elements in place, carefully place upper chamber
onto lower chamber. Your system is now assembled
and ready to use.
Always use only the cleanest freshwater source available. Use of softened water or salt water
can clog the filter's pores and will void your warranty.
Avoid placing your system in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a stove, indoor heater, etc.
1. Fill upper chamber with cold or room temperature water. DO NOT use hot or boiling water.
2. Place lid on system. Allow water to filter into lower chamber.
3. Open the spigot to completely empty the lower chamber, and discard water. If water is slightly discolored due
to any remaining particulate, do not be concerned—simply repeat steps 1-3 in this section as many times as
needed until dispensed water is clear.
4. Your system is now ready to use. Refill upper chamber with water.
Assembly Verification * (Red Food Coloring Test)
This simple test verifies that your system has been assembled correctly, and that there are no internal leaks in your system. We recommend this test be done after the first assembly
of this system, after removal or replacement of Black Berkey
not have Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements installed in the system when performing this test.
1. Add up to 1 teaspoon of artificial red food coloring (must be red) for every gallon that your Berkey
food coloring or any artificial food coloring. Acceptable food color ingredients include water, propylene glycol, FD&C Red 40 and FD&C Red 3, and propylparaben. Avoid using food
coloring that is not red, or contains citric acid, sodium benzoate or natural ingredients such beet juice, turmeric, etc. Using organic food colorings will result in a false
failed test (stating that your system is not sealed correctly).
2. Place a cup under spigot and drain water. If dispensed water does not have a red or pink hue, this indicates that the elements are sealed and system has been assembled correctly.
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Note: This test does not demonstrate the complete reduction of all possible water contaminants; it is meant to confirm that the system was assembled as intended.
If water drained from system has a red or
pink hue during the assembly verification
test, repeat the procedure again in this
manner to determine the source of the leak:
1. Place the upper system chamber only (with Black
Elements installed) on top of same-sized
Berkey
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cups or jars, each positioned so that an element
can drip water into it. This will help you identify
which blocking plug or element may be leaking.
2. Fill upper chamber with water and red food
coloring as directed above.
3. Allow system to filter water. Check the color of
water expelled from the elements. If water color
is clear, your system is ready to use. If red dye is
still present, reinstall the element(s) or blocking
plug(s) where leaking occurs and re-run test.
4. If system continues to fail the test, contact our
Customer Service department for assistance.
Maintaining Your System
We recommend performing maintenance every 30 days as needed:
Clean the lower chamber and spigot
1. Remove upper chamber (be sure to drain any water and remove optional
Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic Reduction Elements, if attached).
2. With the Black Berkey
Elements remaining installed in the upper chamber, place
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upper chamber upside down or securely on its side to ensure it will not roll off of
your counter or other work surface. Caution: breaking an element's stem will
void its warranty.
3. Clean lower chamber with mild dish soap or a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar,
and rinse thoroughly.
4. Remove spigot and soak it in a 1:1 mixture of clean water and vinegar for 5-10
minutes to help remove any mineral deposits. Rinse spigot thoroughly.
5. Reattach spigot. Reinstall any optional Berkey PF-2™ Fluoride and Arsenic
Reduction Elements to the stems of the system's Black Berkey
With elements in place, carefully place upper chamber onto lower chamber.
After prolonged use, flow rate may decrease significantly. To improve flow rate:
1. Slow flow rate could be caused by vapor lock. Insert vapor lock clip, if supplied. See page 1, assembly step #4.
2. Carefully remove the elements from the upper chamber and gently scrub them with a stiff brush or Scotch-Brite
cleaning agents to your Black Berkey
3. Place upper chamber back onto lower chamber, then perform the Assembly Verification process (Red Food Coloring Test). Your system is ready to use.
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. Limited Warranty
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. warrants their product against defects in materials or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. This Limited Warranty does not cover product issues
caused by any other reason, for the time periods and conditions set forth below when purchased directly from an Authorized Berkey
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. To obtain warranty service, you must provide
a dated receipt for the product and may be responsible to pay for any shipping charges incurred to return the product to New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. when required. This warranty
will not apply to units which have been used for purposes not intended, which have been altered so as, in the manufacturer's judgment, to adversely affect its performance. This warranty
is for the original retail purchaser only, and cannot be transferred. For a period not to exceed the specified warranty coverage from the date of receipt of the product by the original pur-
chaser on the original invoice, New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. will, solely at its discretion, replace said product or component that New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. deems is not functioning
properly during the stated warranty period. The laws of the state of Texas, USA will govern any disputes regarding this warranty or claim made. This warranty, which is given expressly in
lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, constitutes the only warranty made by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. This warranty
applies only to products manufactured or exclusively distributed by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. and its Authorized Berkey
offered by some Authorized Berkey
are covered under a one-year warranty. The warranty period begins from the date of receipt of the product by the original purchaser on the original invoice. Black Berkey
Elements are covered under a two year limited prorated warranty, calculated in six-month intervals. Warranty period begins from the date of receipt of the product by
Black Berkey
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the original purchaser on the original invoice. Included spigot and accessories that are sold separately are covered under a six-month warranty. The warranty period begins from the
date of receipt of the product by the original purchaser on the original invoice.
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Sealing
Wing
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Element (K)
washer
nut
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System upper chamber (A)
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System can hold into the upper chamber. We recommend McCormick's red
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system
• Avoid placing your system in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a
upper
stove, indoor heater, etc. Excessive heat can create conditions that could facilitate
chamber
microbiological growth (mold, biofilm, bacteria, etc.) inside the upper chamber,
where untreated (and possibly contaminated) water is poured into the system.
• When lower chamber is partially filled, be cautious not to overfill upper
Water with
chamber, as this could cause lower chamber to overflow.
red food
For example: if the lower chamber is 1/3 full, the upper chamber can be refilled by 2/3.
coloring
If the lower chamber is 1/2 full, the upper chamber can be refilled by 1/2, etc.
• Never allow wet Black Berkey
Cups or jars
(same size)
temperatures can expand the water into ice, which may damage the elements and
cause them to crack or break. Allowing elements to freeze will void your warranty.
Red or pink-
hued water
Black Berkey
If you are going to be leaving the system unattended for 4-15 days and want to
reduce the necessity of re-priming the elements, remove the elements from your
system and place them in a sealable plastic bag (gallon-size or larger) while elements
are still damp (this allows the elements to stay wet, making priming unnecessary).
Then, place the elements in your refrigerator where they will not freeze. When ready,
thoroughly rinse elements under cold water, then reinstall them in your system.
For longer-term storage, we recommend completely drying the elements first.
Ensuring they are bone-dry (zero moisture) before storing them long-term helps
prevent any potential microbiological growth (mold, biofilm, bacteria, etc.). Shake
excess water from elements, then air-dry by leaving them on a windowsill or other
sunny location for 1-3 days until completely dry.
Once elements are bone-dry (zero moisture), store them in a sealable plastic bag
(gallon-size or larger)—this prevents elements from absorbing odors. When you are
ready to re-use your elements, clean them by scrubbing the outside with a stiff brush
or a Scotch-Brite
putting them back in your system.
Alternatively, you can use a Black Berkey Primer™ (sold separately) which assists
in both priming and purging. Purging speeds up the drying process by pushing water
out of the element before you place them in the sun or air dry to complete the pro-
cess. Note: when purging, valves on the Black Berkey Primer™ must be reversed.
System upper and lower chambers including lids, excluding orders for factory-blemished systems,
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Phone: (888) 803-4438 Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM CST
Alternate/Off-Grid Priming Methods
When using the system off-grid or traveling where treated
water is not available, we strongly recommend using the Black
Berkey Primer™ (sold separately), a handheld priming pump
that makes the elements easy to prime without the need for
faucets or hose connections. Black Berkey Primers™ are
available from Authorized Berkey
Elements may also be primed using a bottle
Black Berkey
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of filtered water. Have one person hold the element, with the
priming button attached and facing upward. Have a second
person press the mouth of the bottled water against the priming
button and squeeze until water is forced through entire exterior
wall of element and it begins to sweat beads of water.
Notes:
• It may take up to 15 minutes for elements to begin dripping
water from the upper chamber into the lower chamber.
• Maximum flow rate will be achieved after the initial 12-24
hours of use as micro air pockets within the elements
are replaced with water.
• It is normal to have a few inches of water left in the upper
chamber when using the system, as it is gravity fed and the
water cannot process through the bottom of the element.
Precautions
Elements to freeze—exposure to freezing
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Element Storage
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pad under cold running water. Then re-prime the elements before
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pad under cold running water (never apply soap or other
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