Berkey Filters Berkey Water Filter User Manual page 10

2. Press the rubber priming button (tan or black colored)
onto the stem of the element.
3. Place the threaded stem of the element between your
index and middle fingers and press the priming button against
the faucet while placing your thumb on top of the faucet to
create a tight seal.
4. While holding the priming button against the faucet, turn
on the cold water slowly, allowing water to fill the inside of the
element.
5. Allow the exterior wall of the element to sweat beads of
water for about 10 seconds.
6. Rinse the manufacturing dust from the exterior of the
element. The element has now been successfully primed.
7. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional element.
Note:
• Do not discard the priming button as you may need it in the
future to re-prime the elements after cleaning or when the
elements have been allowed to dry for a prolonged period of
time.
• For priming in the field or in areas with no water pressure:
o It is recommended to use the Black Berkey Primer, a
hand-powered priming pump that does not require
faucets or hose connections. See "Parts and
Accessories" on page 19 of this booklet.
o If you do not have the Black Berkey Primer, soak the
elements. Fill a clean container, such as the lower
chamber of your Berkey system, with water and place
the elements in the water upside down with the stems
facing upward and out of the water. Place an object
(such as a ceramic coffee cup) on each stem to force
the element body under the water. Allow the elements
to soak for several hours to fully saturate them.
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New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. shall not be held liable for incidental or
consequential damage to personal property from, but not limited to, a defec-
tive 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.
This warranty will not apply to units which have been used for purposes not
intended, which have been altered so as, in the manufacturers judgment, to
adversely affect its performance. This warranty is for the original retail
purchaser only, and cannot be transferred.
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 particu-
lar purpose, constitutes the only warranty made by New Millennium Con-
cepts, Ltd.
The Black Berkey®Purification™ Elements are covered under a two year
limited prorated warranty, calculated in six month intervals. This warranty
applies only to products manufactured or exclusively distributed by New
Millennium Concepts, Ltd. and its authorized Berkey dealers. To obtain
warranty service, you must provide a dated receipt for the product and pay
for any shipping charges incurred to return the product to New Millennium
Concepts, Ltd.
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