NEW MILLENIUM CONCEPTS Berkey Light User manual

Models: Berkey Light®and
Berkey Light®with LED Light Base
INTRODUCTION:
Now that you have bought your Berkey®water purifier, you have taken the first step towards protecting you and
your family from disease causing viruses, pathogens and other waterborne contaminants that may be in your
water.
The ease of operation of this unit combined with a proven effectiveness at eliminating waterborne diseases and
contaminants has led to Berkey®water purification elements being specified for field operations by many of the
world’s major aid and emergency relief organizations.
CONTENTS:
1- Upper Chamber 1- Lower Chamber
1- Base 1- Spigot, nut and two washers
2-4- Purification Elements, wing nuts, washers, priming button (depends on model)
2- Rubber Blocking Plugs 1- AC adapter (with LED base option)
1- Instruction sheet
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Assemble your Berkey®system as cleanly as possible. Extreme cleanliness is
important. Wash your hands and Berkey®system before proceeding to assure
that contamination of the components does not take place during assembly. Note:
You can run a few batches of water through your
Berkey
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system and then use
the filtered water to clean your hands and your system.
2. Remove the purification elements and parts from their protective packaging,
checking each item against the above list. Prime Black Berkey™ purification
elements (see reverse side of this instruction sheet or Black Berkey™ element
instruction sheet).
3. Place the large sealing washer (9) over the threaded stem of the element (8)
(Washer rests on inside bottom of upper chamber (2)).
4. Place element stem into the hole in the base of the upper chamber (2).
5. Secure element in the chamber base by screwing the wing nut (10) onto the
threaded mount. Repeat #3 & #4 until all elements have been installed. Note:
Tighten moderately, do not over-tighten wing nut.
6. For BL systems having more element holes than purification elements (expandable
systems) secure rubber blocking plugs into empty holes.
7. Place the exterior beveled washer (4) over the threads of spigot (7) with the bevel
facing the system. Insert threaded stem of spigot through hole in the side of the
lower chamber (5) insert internal flat washer over threads and secure it in place with
the spigot nut (3). Tighten securely by hand only. Hint: hold nut in place and gently
turn spigot until tight then rotate spigot until handle is facing upward.
8. Turn lower chamber upside down on a counter or other flat surface and place base
(11) onto bottom of lower chamber with large opening facing downward. Align
seams on lower chamber and base, slip nipples on left side of lower chamber
under lip of base opening and apply downward pressure onto right side of
base with a slight twisting motion until base snaps onto lower chamber. Note:
Some units may not snap.
9. Turn upper chamber upside down on a counter or other flat surface with opening
facing downward. Place connected lower chamber and base onto bottom of upper
chamber, opening facing downward. Align seams on lower and upper chambers,
slip nipples on left side of upper chamber under lip of lower chamber opening
and apply downward pressure onto right side of upper chamber with a slight
twisting motion until upper chamber snaps onto lower chamber. Note: Some
units may not snap.
10. Turn entire assembled system upright. You are now ready to begin operating your
Berkey Light®water purifier. (Note: With systems containing LED lamps, rotate
base until switch is on opposite side of spigot).
11. See back page for operational and maintenance instructions.
NOTE: ALIGN SEAMS WHEN
ATTACHING BASE AND CHAMBERS,
SLIP LEFT NIPPLES UNDER LIP AND
APPLY PRESSURE TO RIGHT SIDE.
Optional LED Base Operation: Plug in AC
adapter and charge batteries for 24 hours
before using LED lamp base. Nickel cadmium
(Ni-Cad) batteries have a memory therefore it is
important to fully charge them before use and it
is beneficial to fully discharge them before they
are again recharged. If electricity is available, the
AC adapter or the internal rechargeable batteries
can power the LED base. When power is not
available, the Berkey Battery Adapter™ case
(optional) provides an incredible two weeks of
nighttime light from four small AA alkaline
batteries and the Berkey MP Solar Charger™
(optional) provides for an endless source of
power. Note: AC adapter for 120V power only.
Step down adapter required for 220V power.
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 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.

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.
2) Place the
stem of the
Black
Berkey™
element
between
fingers and
press large end
of priming
button against
faucet.
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. Do not wash Berkey Light chambers in a dishwasher. 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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