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USER MANUAL
Alb Filter® DUO
...naturally better water
Blaufaktor GmbH & Co. KG
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www.alb-filter.com
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Thank you very much for purchasing our
Alb Filter®DUO
To ensure correct installation and ecient operation
of the water filter, please follow the installation
instructions below.
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INHALT
Meaning of pictograms............................................................... 2
Preamble.......................................................................................... 4
Description....................................................................................... 5
Scope of delivery .......................................................................... 6
Specifications.................................................................................. 7
Components – Alb Filter® DUO................................................ 8
Please note before installation................................................ 10
Determine connection thread.................................................. 10
Installation Alb Filter® DUO ....................................................... 12
Changing the filter cartridge.................................................... 16
Filter cartridges for the Alb Filter® DUO............................... 20
Cartridge replacement interval ............................................... 20
Maintenance and care ................................................................ 21
General safety informations ..................................................... 22
Reminder to change the filter cartridge.............................. 24
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PREAMBLE
Alb Filter® - a maer of heart.
We are pleased that you have chosen Alb filter.
Since 2001 we can look back on a great experience in the
field of water treatment.
At a time when even the smallest part seems to come from
the Far East, we at Alb Filter stand for quality from the
centre of the Swabian Alb. A production site in southern
Germany, which is characterized by the highest standards
and precision in many areas.
We feel commied to our region and manufacture our pro-
ducts with our partners in the surrounding area.
A real piece of home - Made in Germany.
DESCRIPTION
The Alb Filter® DUO - a high quality water filter for
installation directly on the tap.
Alb Filter® DUO is ideal for:
• Drinking water treatment
• Preparation of food (cooking water)
• Cleaning of food
The water filter is installed directly on the kitchen faucet. For
this purpose the bypass is screwed to the standardized out-
let (M22 AG/M24 IG) instead of the jet regulator.
By means of a practical switch lever, it is possible to choose
between filtered and unfiltered water.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Design:
Water filter system for installation on fiings
• Material: Special alloy anodized, food grade
• Cartridge and capacity:
Depending on the selected version
• Connection of the inlet of the fiing:
Standard connection for fiings with M22x1 outlet thread
(female thread)
• Flow rate: approx. 5-11 liters per minute - depending on
cartridge type (at approx. 2-3 bar water pressure)
• Dimensions WxHxD: 115 x 125 x 69 mm
• Weight without cartridge: approx. 450 g
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Note:
Please check that the delivery is complete before
commissioning - it consists of
• Alb Filter® DUO filter housing with aerator bypass and
changeover function
• Alb Filter® Cartridge
Further accessories as well as replacement filter cartrid-
ges, thread adapters and discount oers can be found at
www.alb-filter.com
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1. Upper cap
2. Sealing ring (top)
3. Threaded screw connection (upper sealing cap)
4. Filter body with internal thread on top and boom
5. Threaded connection with ripped union nut and head
seal for water filter fiings with standard connection
M22 x 1 female thread
6. Switching lever: Unfiltered water / filtered water
7. Aerator thread (external thread: M22 x 1)
8. Aerator with head seal (unfiltered water)
9. Inlet bridge for filter housing with 4 mm allen hollow
screw and sealing ring.
10. Threaded screw connection (lower sealing cap)
11. Sealing ring (boom)
12. Lower cap with faucet aerator thread
13. Wrench width 24 mm for open-end wrench
14. Aerator thread (external thread: M22 x 1)
15. Aerator with head seal (filtered water)
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PLEASE NOTE BEFORE INSTALLATION
The Alb Filter® DUO has a standard M22 female thread, suitable
for most taps with M22 male thread. If your faucet does not
have a M22 external thread, you will need an adapter.
Adapter available at www.alb-filter.com
Shop Category: Accessories
DETERMINE CONNECTION THREAD
The two most common jet control variants are called M22 or
M24 in technical terms. Furthermore there are further sizes
e.g. M16, M18 and M21, which are however less common.
Online thread guide for more details at
www.alb-filter.com
Procedure for determining their connection thread:
1. Remove your aerator from the fiing. If necessary, use a
pipe wrench with jaw protection or a mounting key.
2. Measure the diameter of the thread on the tap.
Alternatively, measure the diameter at the unscrewed
aerator.
Ø (inner) mm Ø (outer) mm Type
16,9 17,8 M18 x 1
18,9 18,8 M19 x 1
20,9 21,8 M22 x 1
22,9 23,8 M24 x 1
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INSTALLATION ALB FILTER®DUO
Procedure:
1. Make sure that your water tap is closed (A). Remove the
Alb Filter® DUO from its packaging.
If the cartridge is not pre-installed, please follow the
instructions for changing the cartridge on page 16.
2. Remove the aerator of your faucet using a suitable tool.
(B)
3. Check the condition of the thread of your fiing and, if
necessary, remove lime and other deposits.
4. If your armature does not have a standard M22 external
thread, screw the previously determined thread adapter
into your armature. (C)
If you have any questions about the thread adapters, you
can contact us using the contact details on our website.
5. Screw the Alb Filter® DUO to your
faucet or adapter by turning the
serrated union nut. (D)
Aention: Avoid placing the union nut
on the thread at an angle.
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An adapter is
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6. Check that the Alb Filter® DUO is correctly and firmly
aached to your faucet. If necessary, use a pair of pliers
with jaw protection to tighten the union slightly.
7. Before opening the water inlet of your faucet, make sure
that the switch lever is in vertical (downward) position.
Mode: Unfiltered.
8. Set the switch lever to horizontal position (Mode:
Filtered) (E). Then slowly open the water inlet of your
faucet. (F)
9. Now let the water run through the water filter for 5
minutes to activate it. (G)
Production-related activated carbon dust may dissolve
during rinsing and slightly cloud the water during the
cartridge activation process.
10. Check the water filter housing and all connected
components for leaks. (H)
11. The Alb Filter® DUO is now ready for use.
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We recommend to mount the Alb Filter® DUO on the
right side or aligned to the front to make the switchover
function (filtered/unfiltered) easier to operate.
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CHANGING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
Procedure:
1. Close the inlet of your faucet.
2. Unscrew the lower cap of the Alb Filter® DUO from the
filter body. (A)
3. Pull the cap downwards. The filter cartridge becomes
visible. (B)
Please use a 24 mm open-end wrench if the cover is
tight. Use a cloth to avoid scratches.
The filter cartridge sits in the lower sealing lid with the
help of two O-rings (press fit).
4. Now pull the filter cartridge out of the lower cap with a
slight turning movement. (C)
5. Press the new filter cartridge into the receptacle of the
lower cap with slight turning movements. (D)
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If the filter cartridge is dicult to install, the sealing rings
of the filter cartridge should be weed with water or
vaseline/milking grease (food safe).
6. Screw the lower cap back onto the filter body and
tighten it hand-tight. A gap (1 mm) may be visible! (E)
7. Move the switch lever to the horizontal position (Mode:
Filtered) (F). Then slowly open the water inlet of your
faucet.
8. Now let the water run through the water filter for 5
minutes to activate it. (G)
Production-related activated carbon dust may dissolve
during rinsing and slightly cloud the water during the
cartridge activation process.
9. Check the water filter housing and all connected
components for leaks. (H)
10. The Alb Filter® DUO is now ready for use.
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ATTENTION!
Avoid a slanted
positioning of
the threads.
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FILTER CARTRIDGES FOR THE
ALB FILTER® DUO
You can use dierent filter cartridges in the Alb Filter® DUO,
including the filter types:
ACTIVE, ACTIVE PLUS+ and NANO
Further information on the respective filter cartridges can be
found on our website at www.alb-filter.com as well as on the
documents belonging to the filter cartridge.
CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT INTERVAL
We recommend changing the filter cartridges every four
to six months (according to DIN 1988). They should also
be replaced after longer periods of standing (> 6 weeks).
Warranty claims are void if these instructions are not
observed.
Please dispose of used filter cartridges in residual waste.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
The Alb Filter® DUO is generally low maintenance.
However, the maximum service life of the filter cartridges
must be observed.
Clean and lime-free fittings are the prerequisite for hygie-
nically perfect drinking water.
To remove limescale, we recommend the use of a vinegar
cleaner
Depending on the water quality, it may be necessary to
remove any deposits that have formed inside the housing
with a cloth (e.g. kitchen towel) every two months.
In case of calcareous water (>15°dH) and very frequent
operation, the changeover valve in the changeover lever
(6) may be damaged under certain circumstances. In this
case the bypass can be replaced. (Available under the
store category: Accessories)
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATIONS
• In case of improper installation no liability will be accepted for
any damage arising.
• Maximum operating temperature: 45 degrees.
• Protect from frost.
• Do not use on a faucet with pull-out shower.
• The cartridge should be replaced aer 4-6 months. However,
observe the replacement interval of the used cartridges indivi-
dually.
• Earlier replacement may be necessary if the water flow is visibly
reduced or the water quality deteriorates.
• Early replacement is not a defect in the cartridge used, but
rather an indication of increased occurrence of fine particles or
pollutants in unfiltered water.
• In exceptional cases with very cold water in the supply line (for
physical reasons) condensation water can form on the filter
housing.
• To ensure complete certainty regarding the quality of your
filtered water, a water analysis in a competent laboratory is
mandatory.
• In connection with unpressurized boilers, it should be noted that
due to the high fineness of the cartridge, a pressure is built up
in front of it (approximately at the level of the mains pressure),
which is only slowly reduced. Under certain circumstances this
can lead to damage to the non-pressure-resistant boiler. Please
contact your responsible installer.
• No liability can be accepted for the consequences of using filter
cartridges from other manufacturers. We strongly recommend
the use of original Alb filter cartridges.
• Caution: In accordance with applicable regulations, ne-
ver operate the water filter on the drinking water network
without a system separator. Make sure that the connection
of your domestic waterworks to which the water filter is
operated is equipped with a system separator according to
EN 12729 type BA. Water that has flowed through a system
separator is no longer considered drinking water.
• Please observe the applicable drinking water regulations of
your country before installation and commissioning.
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Keep the overview - When was the cartridge put into opera-
tion and when should it be changed? According to DIN 1988
every 4-6 months.
Replacement cartridges available at
www.alb-filter.com – Shop category: Filter Cartridges
Start End Note
REMINDER TO CHANGE THE
FILTER CARTRIDGE
We would like to remind you to change your filter car-
tridge. Please use our practical Email reminder service:
www.alb-filter.com/reminder
Commissioning date
E-Mail
E-Mail address
DD.MM.YYYY
Please select
Which cartridge was installed?
Set reminder
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www.alb-filter.com
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