Berkey Go Berkey Kit User manual

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Go Berkey Kit
Introduction
Now that you have bought your water purifier, you have taken the first
step toward protecting from disease causing pathogens, parasites, harmful
chemicals, heavy metals and other waterborne contaminates. he ease of operation of this unit
combined with a proven effectiveness at eliminating waterborne diseases ,
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has led to water purification systems being specified for field operations by many of
the world’s major aid and emergency relief organizations.
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and contaminates
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Contents:
1- Upper Chamber 1- Lower Chamber
1- Assembly instruction sheet
Assembly Instructions:
1. system
2.
3. Prime Black Berkey™ purification element (see reverse side of instruction sheet).
4. Place the large sealing washer (4) over the threaded portion of the element (3.)
5. Place the element (3) into the hole in the base of the upper chamber (1).
6. Secure element in the chamber base by screwing on the wing nut (5) onto the threaded mount.
7. Place the upper chamber (1) onto the lower chamber (2) and place lid (6) in position.
1- Priming Button
1- Vinyl carrying case
Extreme cleanliness is important. Wash hands and before proceeding to assure that contamination of
the components does not take place during assembly.
Remove the purification element and parts from their protective packaging, checking each item against the
above list.
1- Generic Sport Berkey
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1- Purification element, wing nut and washer
1- Black Berkey Primer
1- Lid
Operation:
When lower chamber is partially filled, be cautious not to overfill upper chamber as this could cause lower chamber to overflow. For example, if the lower chamber
is 1/3 full the upper chamber can be refilled by 2/3rds, if the lower chamber is ½ full, the upper chamber can be refilled by ½, etc.
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Notes:
1)
ower chamber be run to waste as well
as the new water that is purified during the
first 1 minute to also be run to waste.
2) When installing purification elements for
the first time or replacing used elements,
always prime and condition the new
purification elements.
3) After cleaning elements, it is recommended
that the elements be re-primed. This will
back-flush any process dust from the pores
of purification elements and prevent
premature clogging.
If the system is left to stand for more than
3 days, it is recommended that any water left
in the l
Care and Use
Fill the Sport Berkey Portable
Water Filter with water, screw on
cap and tighten securely to
eliminate leaks. Flush water
through filter by pulling down lever,
so that straw is exposed, and
squeeze water through filter & out
the straw. Repeat this flushing
process twice before drinking. This
removes excess process dust
from the filter. After 2 flushes,
rinse the bottle & cap. Your filter
bottle is now ready for use.
Enjoy!
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WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions may result in personal injury, water
damage, or voiding of the warranty! It is the assembler’s responsibility to make sure all components are properly
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assembled and installed using the instructions provided. While your Berkey system should not have any
leaking problems, there is always the chance that a leak might occur due to being improperly assembled or
perhaps a faulty part. In an overabundance of caution, we recommend that for the first 24 hours the filled system
be placed in an area wherein if such a leak were to occur, the resulting spillage would not damage anything within
the household.
Maintenance and Storage
The Sport Berkey Portable Water Filter
has a shelf life of 50 years. When the filter
system will not be used for an extended period,
remove filter and flush the unit with either a
chlorinated solution of 1/4 tsp. per one half
gallon of water, or a 50/50 mix of 3%
Hydrogen Peroxide and water. Rinse. Allow
parts to dry thoroughly with cap removed. Re-
assemble and seal in an air tight container if
possible. Do not allow filter to freeze, do not
place in microwave oven and do not run hot
water through the filter. Note: All contaminants
that this filter has the ability to remove or reduce may
not necessarily be in the user's water supply.
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1) Press rubber
priming button (tan
or black colored)
onto the stem of the
Black Berkey
purification element
with the small end
facing the element.
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2) Place the
stem of the
Black
Berkey
element
between
fingers and
press large end
of priming
button against
faucet.
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4) Allow the exterior
wall of the Black
Berkey™ purification
element to sweat beads of
water for about 5 seconds.
3) While holding
priming button
against faucet, turn
on the cold water
gently, allowing
water to fill the
cavity of the Black
Berkey™ element.
5) Rinse process dust from exterior of purification element. The element has now
been successfully primed. Repeat steps 1 - 5 for each additional element.
MAINTENANCE: Wash lower chamber once per month with soapy dishwater. In areas with hard water, calcium scale may build up on spigot and chambers after prolonged use. To
remove, soak affected part(s) in vinegar or a 50-50% mix of vinegar and water for about 15 minutes. Then clean with soapy dishwater. After prolonged use the flow rate may
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decrease significantly. To speed up flow rate, scrub exterior of each purification element with a stiff brush or ScotchBrite pad and re-prime elements
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: While this system can efficiently purify raw untreated pond, lake and river water, always use the cleanest, clearest water possible. As an additional
precaution, if using a source of water that you believe might contain extreme viral and bacteriological contamination, it is recommended by the CDC, EPA and other organizations that
approximately sixteen drops of plain bleach (sodium hypochlorite) or iodine per gallon be added to treat the source water before purifying. This should kill minute pathogens such as
viruses in approximately 30 minutes. The disinfectant will then be removed from the treated water entirely, including its odor and taste. For more information in this regard, please
reference: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/page/water-treatment.htm -or- http://water.epa.gov/drink/emerprep/emergencydisinfection.cfm. When water purifier is not used regularly, remove
purification elements from system and allow to air dry. Store purification elements dry. Until first activated, purification elements can be stored indefinitely. Do not allow wet
purification elements to freeze. Do not place purification elements in dishwasher or microwave oven. Black Berkey™ purification elements are bacteriostatic, do not boil. Never
wash purification elements with cleaning detergents or soap. Not intended for use with saltwater.
SYSTEM TEST: Your Black Berkey™ purification elements are powerful enough to removered food coloring from water; this feature allows you to make sure your system is
operating properly. Simply fill the upper chamber with water and add a tablespoon of red food coloring per gallon capacity of your system. If the red food coloring is removed entirely,
your purification system is working properly. If not, check to make sure that the wing nuts on your elements are securely tightened then re-run the test. We recommend this test be
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done upon first use then at six-month intervals. NOTE: If you purchased your Berkey system or Black Berkey™ elements and intend on storing them for any length of
time instead of using them right away, we recommend you run the red food coloring test on the elements, dry them thoroughly, then store them in a sealed container
until such time as you are ready to use the elements or system.
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from date of purchase. Black Berkey™
purification elements have a two-year prorated warranty calculated in six months intervals. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. will replace or repair any product that it deems is not
properly functioning during the stated warranty period. Relief under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of defective materials or workmanship only. New Millennium
Concepts, Ltd. shall not 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. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. shall not be responsible for any damage or loss other than for the product purchased. It is the customers 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. No warranty will apply to units which have been used for purposes not intended,
which have been altered so as, in the manufacturers judgment, to affect adversely its performance. This warranty is for the original retail purchaser only, and cannot be transferred.
Repair or replacement of parts will be made upon delivery to manufacturer's plant or authorized service dealer at customer's expense. 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 warranty made by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd.
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Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions may result in injury, water damage, or voiding of the warranty! It is the assembler’s responsibility to make
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sure all components are properly assembled and installed using the instructions provided. While your Berkey system should not have any leaking problems, there is always
the chance that a leak might occur due to being improperly assembled or perhaps a faulty part. In an overabundance of caution, we recommend that for the first 24 hours the
filled system be placed in an area wherein if such a leak were to occur, the resulting spillage would not damage anything within the household.
PRIMING THE Black Berkey™ PURIFICATION ELEMENTS
The micro-pores within the Black Berkey™ purification elements are extremely small, in fact they are small enough to filter food coloring from water. The benefit
from having such extremely small pores is that an exponential increase is realized in the efficiency at removing pathogenic bacteria and other waterborne
contaminates. Water tension may require that the purification elements be primed in order to flow properly. Water tension is higher in certain parts of the country and
can change from season to season. The higher the water tension, the More difficult it is for the water, using gravity pressure alone, to force the air from the micro-
pores of a new element. Priming your purification elements forces the air from the micro-pores of the element.
Notes When Traveling: When using the system in an area where treated water is not available, we recommend that the user bring along a bottle of clean water or a
Sport Berkey water filter bottle to prime the purification elements. Using bottled water, have one person hold the element, with the priming button attached and
facing upward. Have a second person press the mouth of the bottled water against the priming button and squeeze until water is forced through the entire exterior
wall of the element and it begins to sweat beads of water. Alternatively, a Sport Berkey water filter bottle can be used to prime the elements by inserting the
straw into the hole in the priming button and then squeezing until water is forced through the entire exterior wall of the element and it begins to sweat beads of water.
Do not discard priming button after purification elements have been primed. Re-prime elements after cleaning (see maintenance instructions below) and when
elements have been allowed to dry for a prolonged period of time.
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