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5. Prime the Black Berkey
®
Elements
Priming uses water to displace air out of the elements’ pores, ensuring that water can ow freely. Elements will not operate properly
if they are not primed. We recommend setting up your system on a countertop or other waterproof surface. If process dust is pres-
ent, wipe it o with a Scotch-Brite® pad under cold running water.
Priming Method 1: Using the Included Universal Primer
5. Allow element to sweat
beads of water for 1 minute.
Water may be discolored at
rst, as excess media exits
element. Continue running
water until it runs clear, and
the entire element appears
to be saturated.
Element is now primed
and ready for installation.
Repeat steps 1-5 for
remaining elements.
3. Keep one hand on element
and use other hand to slowly
turn on faucet. Use only cold
water. Do not allow element
to dangle unsecured.
4. Gradually increase water
pressure until a moderate
ow is reached. If primer
inates like a bulb,
immediately reduce
water pressure.
1. Attach blue Universal
Primer (P) to faucet by
stretching primer up and
over the end of faucet
head to create a tight seal.
2. Hold Black Berkey
®
Element (J) in one
hand, and gently push
element’s stem into
primer.
(P)
Tip: Your Black Berkey
®
Elements will be wet after priming them. We recommend
placing your primed elements in a clean bowl or sink while priming and installing your
other remaining Black Berkey
®
Elements.
(P)
(A)
(P)
The Universal
Primer (P)
ts both smaller
and larger water
faucet styles.
(J)
(P)
(P)
(P)
(J)
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