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6. Install Primed Black Berkey
1. Remove wing nut from threaded stem while leaving sealing washer on Black Berkey
2. Place threaded stem, with sealing washer attached, into the hole in the interior base of your
system's upper chamber.
3. Secure element in the base of the chamber by screwing wing nut onto threaded mount un-
til 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.
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
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.
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1. Add up to 1/8 teaspoon (10 drops) of artificial red food coloring (must be red) for every gallon that your Berkey
McCormick's red 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 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 per-
formance. 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 purchaser 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 warran-
ty made by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. This warranty applies only to products manufactured or exclusively distributed by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. and its Authorized
Dealers, and does not apply to extended warranties offered by some Authorized Berkey
Berkey
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bers including lids, excluding orders for factory-blemished systems, 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
month intervals. Warranty period begins from the date of receipt of the product by 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.
Assembly Instructions - Stainless - V4 2023
Prime Rite™ is a third-party trademark and Berkey
Elements In Your System
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(Red Food Coloring Test)
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Elements, or the first use after drying and storing the elements for an extended period of time. Ensure that you do
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Clear
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water
Table or countertop
Elements.
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System Troubleshooting
Elements). Re-prime elements, and reinstall them inside the upper chamber.
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Elements: Black Berkey
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Questions About Using or Assembling Your Berkey
Phone: (888) 803-4438 Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM CST
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Element.
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Berkey
chamber
Using Your System
Berkey
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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 facilitate
chamber
microbiological growth inside the upper chamber.
• When lower chamber is partially filled, be cautious not to overfill upper
chamber, as this could cause lower chamber to overflow.
Water with
For example: if the lower chamber is 1/3 full, the upper chamber can be refilled by 2/3.
red food
If the lower chamber is 1/2 full, the upper chamber can be refilled by 1/2, etc.
coloring
• Never allow wet Black Berkey
temperatures can expand the water into ice, which may damage the elements and
Cups or jars
cause them to crack or break. Allowing elements to freeze will void your warranty.
(same size)
Red or pink-
Black Berkey
hued water
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.
Ensure they are bone-dry (zero moisture) before storing them long-term. 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 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 process.
Note: when purging, valves on the Berkey Primer™ must be reversed.
Dealers. Berkey
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Elements are covered under a two year limited prorated warranty, calculated in six-
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Holiday hours may vary.
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System
upper
(A)
Black Berkey
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Element (K)
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.
System can hold into the upper chamber. We recommend
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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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Dealer. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. shall not
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System Housing: Berkey
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Wing
Sealing
nut
washer
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System upper and lower cham-
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