Assembly Instructions
1) Remove the filter elements and parts from their protective packaging, checking each item against the diagram. Wash all parts in hot, soapy water and dry. Keep everything clean as you assemble (wash hands).

2) Fit the knob (1) onto the lid (2) by inserting the screw (3) up through the hole in the lid and screwing on the knob. Hand tighten only.

3) Place the large sealing washer (10) over the threaded part of the element (5).

4) Place the element (5) into the hole in the base of the upper chamber (4). Secure element in the chamber base by screwing on the wing nut (11) onto the threaded mount.

5) Repeat #3& #4 until all elements have been installed.

6) Place one small washer (8) onto the threaded part of the outlet spigot (7). Insert thread of spigot (7) through hole in the side of the lower chamber (6). Place the second small washer (8) over the thread within the chamber and secure in place with the nut (9). Tighten securely by hand only.

7) Put the upper chamber (4) onto the lower chamber (6) and place lid (2) in position.

Operation
Ensure that the spigot (7) is in the "OFF" position.

CONDITION FILTERS: Wipe the ceramic dust from the outer surfaces of the filter elements with a damp cloth.

Fill upper chamber (4) fully with cold or room temperature water and cover with lid (2).

Allow all water to gravity filter into lower chamber. Open the spigot to allow all water to run to waste. Allow filters to stand unused overnight.

Refill upper chamber again with water and open spigot for two minutes and allow water to run to waste. The British Berkefeld® water filter is now ready to use

Note: If the filters are left to stand for more than
3 days, then it is recommended that water be run
to waste for 1 minute before using. When installing
filter elements for the first time or replacing a used
element with a new one, it is important to condition
the new filters using the above procedure.