Alb Filter Element User manual

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USER MANUAL
Alb Filter® Element
...naturally better water
Blaufaktor GmbH & Co. KG
Riedweg 12
D-78607 Talheim
www.alb-filter.com
info@alb-filter.com
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Thank you very much for purchasing our
Alb Filter®Element water filter
For a proper installation and efficient operation of
the filter, please observe the following installation
instructions for the particular installation locations.
EXPLANATION OF PICTOGRAMS
Increased attention required
Additional information
Note
Tool required
Please purchase additionally
CONTENT
Preamble .................................................................................. 4
Scope of delivery .................................................................. 5
Parts – Alb Filter®
Element................................................ 6
Installation shower / bathtub .......................................... 8
Installation under sink ......................................................... 12
Replacing the filter cartridge ........................................... 16
Maintenance............................................................................ 20
Technical Specifications ..................................................... 21
General safety instructions................................................ 22
Special safety instructions for interiors ..................... 24
Notes for cartridge change............................................... 25
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Note:
Before commissioning, please check whether the
delivery is complete - it consists of:
• Alb Element housing
• Alb Element filter cartridge (already installed)
Further accessories as well as replacement cartridges,
spacers and discount campaigns can be found under:
www.alb-filter.com
PREAMBLE
Alb Filter - a matter of the 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 are committed to our region and manufacture our
products with our partners in the immediate vicinity.
A real piece of home - Made in Germany.
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1. Top connection (inlet): 1/2 inch female thread
with head seal
2. Spanner size 24 mm for open-end wrench
(top)
3. Sealing ring (top)
4. Thread for upper housing cover
5. Filter corpus with internal thread at top and
bottom
6. Thread for lower housing cover
7. Sealing ring (bottom)
8. Spanner size 24 mm for open-end wrench
(bottom)
9. Bottom connection (outlet): 1/2 inch external
thread
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INSTALLATION SHOWER / BATHTUB
Note:
Alb Filter cartridges for shower applications are
generally suitable for hot and cold water. For water
connections that are located directly on the wall or
the distance of the connector to the wall
is less than 35 mm, a distance adapter is necessary.
Available at www.alb-filter.com
Shop Category: Accessories
1. Wall
2. Connector
Way of proceeding:
1. Before starting installation, please close the water
supply line on the relevant fitting.
2. Unscrew the shower hose from your tap. (A)
3. Remove the filter housing from its packaging.
Observe the direction of water flow, marked with the
arrow and „IN“!
min. 35 mm
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2A
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4. Afterwards screw the filter housing to the external
thread of your fitting. (B)
5. Tighten the housing by hand. (C)
6. Then screw the previously unscrewed shower hose to
the bottom end of the filter housing. (D)
7. Check that the connections are correctly seated.
8. Slowly open the tap up to 1/3 and let the water run
through the filter for 1 min to activate the cartridge
for operation.
Fine activated carbon dust can dissolve and slightly
turbidify the water during the activation process of
the cartridge.
9. Check the filter housing and all connected
components for leaks. (E)
10. The Alb filter is now ready for use.
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INSTALLATION UNDER SINK
Warning:
For installations under sinks and other indoor areas in
the household, a water stop system must be installed
upstream. This protection serves to stop the flow of
water in the event of water leaks at the housing. If
you have any questions, please contact your plumber.
Way of proceeding:
1. Before starting the installation, please close the water
supply on the relevant valve. (A)
2. Unscrew the cold water supply hose of your angle
valve. (B)
3. Remove the filter housing from its packaging.
4. Now screw a second flex hose connection onto the
angle valve ( ). (C)
Connection sets available at www.alb-filter.com
Shop-Category: Accessories
C
A
B
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5. Then fit the filter housing between the flex hose
connection of the angle valve and the supply line to
the fitting. (D)
Please observe the direction of water flow, marked
with the arrow and „IN“!
6. Use an adapter if necessary ( ). (E)
7. Check that the connections are correctly seated.
8. Open the water supply. (F)
9. Slowly open the tap up to 1/3 and let the water run
through the filter for 1 min to activate the cartridge
for operation.
Production-related activated carbon dust can loosen
during rinsing and slightly turbidify the water during
the activation process of the cartridge.
10. Check the filter housing and all connected compo-
nents for leaks. (G)
11. The Alb filter is now ready for use.
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REPLACING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
Way of proceeding:
1. Before starting the installation, please close the
water supply line on the relevant valve.
2. Unscrew the filter housing from the fitting or the
flex hose connection.
3. Depending on the cartridge version (Aor B), open
the upper or lower cover.
If the housing cover is stuck, please use a 24 mm
open-ended spanner. Use a sheet to avoid scratches.
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Cartridge version A
e.g. BALANCE
Please open upper cover.
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e.g. ACTIVE/ACTIVE+/NANO
Please open lower cover.
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Version A
a. Turn the filter hou-
sing with the opening
downwards until the
cartridge slides out.
b. Then insert the new
cartridge into the filter
housing with the seal
facing upwards.
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B
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Note:
Avoid placing the covers at an slanted angle on the
threads, as this could damage them. Check the tight-
ness of the filter housing after each filter change.
4. Close the upper or lower housing cover again until
there is almoste no visible gap left.
5. Screw the filter housing to the fitting or the flex hose
connection.
6. Check the filter housing and all connected compo-
nents for leaks.
7. The Alb filter is now ready for use.
Please observe the direction of water flow, marked
with the arrow and „IN“!
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Version B
These cartridges are fitted with
a press fit in the bottom of the
case.
a. Carefully pull the cartridge out
of the press fit with slight turn-
ing movements.
b. Insert the new cartridge into
the filter housing with the hol-
der facing downwards.
c. With slight turning movements
press them into the bottom of
the housing.
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MAINTENANCE
The Alb filter is basically low-maintenance. However, the
maximum service life of the filter cartridges must be
observed.
Clean and lime-free fittings are the prerequisite for hy-
gienically perfect drinking water.
We recommend a cartridge change every 4-6 months.
We recommend using a vinegar cleaner to remove de-
scaling.
Depending on the quality of the water, it may be ne-
cessary to remove sedimentations on the inside of the
housing every two months with a soft cloth (e.g. kitchen
towel).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Version: Filter housing for installation on water
connections
• Material: Special alloy, food-safe
• Cartridge and Performance:
Depending on the selected version
• Input connection (upper cover):
1/2 inch female thread
• Output connection (bottom cover):
1/2 inch male thread
• Flow rate: approx. 5-11 litres per minute - depending
on filter cartridge type (at approx. 2-3 bar water
pressure)
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Scope of delivery includes the cartridge selected when or-
dering. It is already pre-installed in the filter housing.
• All installation work may only be carried out by a
suitably trained specialist. Make sure that the water inlet and
outlet are installed correctly.
• In the event of improper installation, no liability is assumed
for any damage arising.
• Protect from frost.
• The cartridge should be changed after 4-6 months. Howe-
ver, note the change interval of the cartridges used indivi-
dually.
• An earlier change may be necessary if the water flow is visi-
bly reduced or if the water quality deteriorates.
• An early change is not a defect in the cartridge used, but an
indication of an increased occurrence of fine particles in the
unfiltered water.
• For use in conjunction with a hot water boiler, please con-
tact your installer.
• In exceptional cases, for physical reasons, very cold water
can cause condensation water to form in the filter housing
for physical reasons.
• To ensure complete safety regarding the quality of your
filtered water, a water analysis in a responsible laboratory is
obligatory.
• Be aware that due to the high fineness of the cartridge,
pressure builds up in front of the cartridge when using it in
connection with unpressurized boilers which only slowly dis-
sipates (approximately at the level of the network pressure).
This can lead to damage to the non-pressure-resistant boiler.
Please contact your installer.
• 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.
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SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INTERIORS
• When installed under the sink, the filter must be
properly connected between the angle valve and the
cold water supply line of the tap.
• An installation in indoor areas without water drainage
always requires a certified check valve or a water stop
system to be installed by a specialist (e.g., the brand:
Aquastop®).
Important note when using a pump:
Always install the filter at the pressure level of the
pump. Installation in the suction stage can perman-
ently damage the filter.
NOTES FOR CARTRIDGE CHANGE
Keep track of when the cartridge was inserted and when
it should be replaced. Please change every 4-6 month.
Replacement cartridges available at
www.alb-filter.com Shop-Category: spare cartridges
Don‘t miss a filter change with the Alb Filter reminder
service: https://alb-filter.com/reminder
Start End Note
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Riedweg 12
D-78607 Talheim
www.alb-filter.com
info@alb-filter.com
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