Instructions for use

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Index

Installation Video

I. Congratulations Page 3II. Quality from the very start Page 4 III. Important notes Page 15IV. BRITA, quality and satisfaction guaranteed Page 16

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Your BRITA Dispenser, is the key to cleaner, clearer great tasting filtered waterNext to hot and cold unfiltered water, your BRITA system offers many advantages• Greattastingfilteredwateratyourfingertips• Filteredwaterisidealforbringingoutthefullpotentialofyour

foodandtastesgreatforeverydaydrinking• Waterisafundamentalpartoffoodpreparationandcan

influencetheresultsofyourcookingathome.TheBRITADispenseriseasytoinstallreplacingyourexistingtapandcanmakeawonderfuldifferencetoyourcooking.

• StylishEuropeandesignwillcomplementanykitchen• Itiseconomical,convenientandeasytouse• Allowsforfilteredandunfilteredwater

The P 1000 Cartridge: BRITA's advanced filtration technology in a compact and long lasting cartridge.TheP1000hasaconstantfiltrationperformanceforlimescalereductionthankstoitsmultilevelBRITAfiltrationsystem.Theprofessionalfilterheadallowsthreefiltrationsettingsformediumhard,hardandveryhardwater.

Dependingontheby-passsetting,metalionssuchasleadandcoppercanbereducedfromthedrinkingwaterduringtheflowprocess.

TheP1000filtercartridgereduceslimescaleandsubstances,e.g.chlorine,thataffecttasteandodour.

Lifetime of the P 1000 filter cartridgeThelifetimeoftheP1000cartridgeisdependantonyourindivid-ualvolumeusageandyourwaterconditions.ForoptimumBRITAfiltrationperformance,werecommendaminimumexchangeofyourcartridgeevery12months.ExchangewillbepromptedbyyourBRITADispenserCartridgeStatusIndicator,shownbythecolouroftheLED.FormoreinformationregardingtheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicator,seechapter3.

I.CongratulationsonyournewBRITA®Dispenser

YouareassuredofBRITAqualityandourcommitmenttoourcustomers.

BRITA Dispenser

P 1000 filter cartridge

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II.Qualityfromtheverystart

1 Terms of warranty

TheBRITADispenserissubjecttothestatutoryguaranteeof2years.Aguaranteeclaimmaybeassertedonlyifallinstructionsinthishandbookarefollowedandobserved.

2 Contents of the BRITA Water Filter Kit

ToensureyougetthebestresultfromyourBRITAWaterFilterKit,pleasefollowtheseinstructionscarefully.

Your BRITA Water Filter Kit includes the following (see fig. 1):1. Filterheadwiththreesettingsincludingaconvenientlocking

handle2. Flexiblewallmount3. P1000waterfiltercartridge4. BRITADispenser(designmaydifferfromimageshown)5. BRITACartridgeStatusIndicator6. Battery(CR2032)7. Hose(1)length=800mm,3/8"nutononesideandM8con-

nectorontheotherside,2Hoses(2+3),length=450mm,3/8"nutononesideandM8connectorsontheotherside

8. Hose(4),length=800mmand3/8"nutonbothsides9. 2Adapters1/2"femalethreadto3/8"malethread(OnlyinUK)10.UsageInstructions11.Carbonatehardnesstestingstrip12.T-piece13.GasketsRecommendedtoolsforinstallation:apipewrench,anAllenkey(4mm),awrenchandascrewdriver.Forwallmountingthecartridge(optional),youneed:twoscrews(e.g.5mmthreaddiameter)and,ifrequired,twowallplugssuitableforyourtypeofwall.

1. 2.

3.4.

5.

6.

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8.

10.

(fig.1)

9.

11.

12.13.

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3 BRITA Dispenser – easy installation

Beforestarting,pleasecheckthatyouhaveallthecomponentslistedabove(seefig.1)aswellastherecommendedtools.Thereare7stepstotheinstallation.

!

Priortoinstallation,readthe"TechnicalData"(chapter7)andthe"ImportantNotes"(chapter9).Thesystemcannotbeinstalledwithalowpressureboilerasthismightleadtowaterdamages.Afterstorageandtransportbelow0°C,theproductmustbestoredintheopenoriginalpackagingforatleast24hoursatthestatedambienttemperatures(chapter7)foroperation.

3.1 Step 1: Selecting the carbonate hardness setting (A/B/C) on the filter head

Thefilterheadoffersthreesettingsformediumhardwater(A),hardwater(B)andveryhardwater(C).Pleasefollowtheinstructionsbelowtoadjusttotherightsettingforyourlocalwater.Firstcarryoutacarbonatehardnesstestusingthesuppliedtestingstrip.ThestripcanbefoundintheouterwrappingoftheseUsageInstructions.Usingthetestingstrip:•Immerseallreactionzonesoftheteststripinaglassofyour

regulartapwater(15-30°C)for1second(notinrunningwater!).(fig.2).

•Shakeoffexcessliquidfromthestripandafter1mincheckhowmanyreactionzoneschangedtheircolourontheteststrip.

Dependingonthenumberofreactionzonesthatchangedtheircolour,werecommendsettingyourfilterheadasfollows:

Setting A B Cnumberofreactionzonesthatchanged

theircolourcapacity P1000 upto1200L upto600L upto400L

P3000 upto3400L upto1700L upto1100LGermanCarbonate

Hardness[°dH]upto10 10to17 above17dH

EnglishCarbonateHardness[°eH]

upto13 13to21 above21

FrenchCarbonateHardness[°fH]

upto18 18to30 above30

MilligramperLitreCaCO3

[mg/LCaCO3]

178 178to303 above303

(fig.2)

(fig.3)

Nowyoucanchangethesettingforthehardnessofyourwater.Thefilterheadissetto"B"bydefault.Tochangethesetting,useanAllenkey(4mm).Turninthedirectionofthearrowuntilthe"C"symbolappearsinthewindow.Turnagainstthedirectionofthearrowuntilthe"A"symbolappearsinthewindow(fig.3).Thefilterheadcontainsaflowregulatoralreadyinstalled.ItguaranteessmoothwaterflowfromyourBRITADispenserevenathigherwaterpressures.

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3.2 Step 2: Starting the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator

TheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorremindsyouthroughthreedif-ferentcolouredflashinglightswhentoexchangethefiltercartridge.

A Commissioning:Removethebatterystrip(fig.4).AllLEDsshouldflashshortly.Closethecompartment.KeeptheResetButtonpusheddownforthreesecondsuntilasmallgreenlightflashesthreetimesatthetop.

(fig.4)

B Initial programming of the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator:

Depending on the setting you chose for the filter head (step 1), you will programm the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator as follows (see fig. 5):a Pushthebuttonontherightside(HARDNESS)tochoosethe

waterhardness.Ifyoupushthebuttononce,twoyellowLEDswillflash(defaulthardnesssetting:B).Thenpushthebuttonuntilyourcorrectwaterhardnesssettingappears:TochoosethewaterhardnesssettingC,pushthebuttonuntiloneyellowLEDflashes.TochoosethewaterhardnesssettingB,pushthebuttonuntiltwoyellowLEDsflash.TochoosethewaterhardnesssettingA,pushthebuttonuntilthreeyellowLEDsflash(seetablebelow).

b Pushthebuttonontheleftside(CARTRIDGE)tosetthecar-tridgeyouareusing.Ifyoupushthebuttononce,twoyellowLEDswillflash(defaultcartridgesetting:P1000).Thenpushthebuttonuntilthecorrectsettingforfiltercartridgeappears:IfyouareusingthefiltercartridgeA1000,pushthebutton,untiloneyellowLEDflashes.IfyouareusingthefiltercartridgeP1000,pushthebutton,untiltwoyellowLEDsflash.IfyouareusingthefiltercartridgeP3000,pushthebutton,untilthreeyellowLEDsflash(seetablebelow).

c Tochangeasetting,simplypushthebuttonuntiltherightnumberoflightsareflashing.

d InserttheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorintotheBRITAbrandedlever(seefig.4).

(fig.5)

1.CartridgeButton

2.HardnessButton

3.ResetButton

1LED 2LEDs 3LEDs

waterhardnesssetting(HARDNESS) C B Acartridgesetting(CARTRIDGE) A1000 P1000 P3000

C How the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator worksToensureoptimalperformance,youshouldchangethefiltercartridgeonaregularbasis.TheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorintheBRITAlevertellsyouwhentochangethefiltercartridge.

D SignalsThethreelightsintheBRITAbrandedleverareonlyactivatedinthefilteringposition.Theyindicate:-Greenlight:TheBRITAfilterisworkingatoptimumperformance.

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-Yellowlight:90%ofthefiltercapacityhasbeenused.Remembertobuyanewreplacementfiltercartridge.

-Redlight:Thefiltercartridgeneedstobechanged.

E Reprogramming the BRITA Cartridge Status IndicatorIfthemaximumvolumeisreachedorthecartridgehasbeenusedfor12months,theBRITACartridgeStatusIndicator’sLEDwillstartflashingred(onlyifBRITAleverisinthefilteringposition).Inthiscasethefiltercartridgeshouldbereplaced(chapter4).OncethecartridgehasbeenreplacedtheBRITACartridgeStatusIndica-torhastobereset.Forthispurposepushtheresetbutton(fig.5)oftheCartridgeStatusIndicatorforthreesecondsuntilitstartsflashinggreen(forthisstep,youdonotneedtoremovetheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorfromtheBRITAlever).Afterreplacingoftheemptybatterythecommissioningshouldbefollowedinaccordancewithsection3.2.

Technical data:•Battery:1xCR2032(removable)•lifetimeofbattery:app.2years

! DonotimmerseCartridgeStatusIndicatorinwater

3.3 Step 3: Installing the BRITA Dispenser

ToinstalltheBRITADispenser,firstlyensureyouhaveallthecomponentsrequired.

!Please,makesurethatthereisenoughroomandaccessunderthesinktoallowfortheinstallationofthefilterheadandcartridge,andtoconnectthetwosuppliedhoses.

WD 3020

1. BRITADispenserwith3hoses2.BRITACartridgeStatusIndicator3.O-Ring4.Shank5.Joint(Isonlynecessaryforinstalla-

tionofthedispenserifyoudirectlymountitontoyoursink.Ifyoumountitontoyourcountertop-plate,youdonotnecessarilyneedthispart.Ithelpsstabilizingthetapatyoursink)

6.FlatGasket7. Flange8.Hexnut

WD 3030/ WD 3040 and WD 3050

(fig.7)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.6.7.8.

1. BRITADispenser(designmaydiffer)with3hoses

2.BRITACartridgeStatusIndicator3.Base4.Shank5.Joint(Isonlynecessaryforinstalla-

tionofthedispenserifyoudirectlymountitontoyoursink.Ifyoumountitontoyourcountertop-plate,youdonotnecessarilyneedthispart.Ithelpsstabilizingthetapatyoursink)

6.FlatGasket7. Flange8.Hexnut

7.8.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.6.

(fig.6)

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A Firstofall,unmountyourexistingkitchentap. a)Turnoffthecoldandhotwatersupplies b)Pleasemakesureyoureleaseanypressurebyopeningall

levers.

! Nowatershouldrunthroughtheexistingkitchentap.

c)Unscrewtheexistinghosesfromthecoldandhotwatersupply.

!Werecommendplacingasuitablecontainerunderthewatersupplyastherewillbewaterleftinthehoseswhichwillrundownwhenyouunscrewthem.

d)Unscrewyourkitchentap–thereisnostandardmountingbutingeneralapipewrenchwillhelpyoutounmountit.

e)Pulloutbothyourkitchentapandthehoses.B You’renowreadytoinstalltheBRITADispenser.Firstofall,screwtheshank(4)intotheBRITADispenser(1).Screwthehosesintothedispenser(seefig.8).ScrewtheM8connectorofthehosewiththebluestripeintotheholeC.ScrewtheM8connectorofthehosewiththeredstripeintotheholeH.ScrewtheM8connectorofthe800mmhoseintotheholeB.

(fig.8)

WD3020/WD3030/WD3040andWD3050

C

B H

! Ensuretheconnectionsarescrewedtight,butavoidovertightening!

ThenputthebaseorO-Ring(3)overtheholeandfixtheBRITADispenser(1)inplaceusingthesuppliedjoint(5),theflatgasket(6),flange(7)andthehexnut(8).

3.4 Step 4: Attaching the hoses

! Werecommendthatyouarrangeallthepartsyouneedinfrontofyoubeforeyoubegin.

Forwallmounting(optional),youwillneed:twoscrews(e.g.5mmthreaddiameter)and,ifrequired,twowallplugssuitableforyourtypeofwall.Pleasefollowthediagrambelow(seefig.9)andperformthestepsintherightorder.AConnectsuppliedT-pieceonyourcoldwatersupplya)Insertone3/8"gasketintothefemalenutofthesuppliedT-piece.b)ConnectthisendoftheT-piecetoyourcoldwatersupply.

!

Ifyoudohaveanadditionalfree3/8"coldwatersupplyfortheBRITADispenserinyourkitchen,youdonotneedtoinstallthesuppliedT-piece!Ifyourcoldwatersupplydoesnotfitthe3/8"connectoroftheT-piece,usethesuppliedadapterifrequired.Pleaseinsertthe1/2"gasketintothefemalenutoftheadapterfirst.YourWaterFilterKitcomeswithtwo1/2"adapters.Pleasegotoyournearestsupplierforadaptersinothersizes.

B ConnectthehosewiththebluestripetoonesideoftheT-piece.C Takethehosewithtwo3/8"connectors.Insertthe3/8"gaskets

intotherespectivefemalethreadsofthetwohoseends.ConnectoneendwiththefreesideoftheT-Piece.

DNowconnecttheotherendtothefilterheadinlet.Thisislabelled“IN”(inlet)andmarkedwithanarrow.Makesurethatthegas-ketsareseatedcorrectly!

E Connectthe800mmhosewhichisconnectedwiththedis-penserwiththeoutletofthefilterheadlabelledwithan"OUT"arrow.Makesurethatalsoherethegasketsareseatedcorrectly!

F Connectthehosewiththeredstripewithyourhotwatersupply.Ifyourhotwatersupplydoesnotfitthe3/8"connector,usethesuppliedadapterifrequired.Pleaseinsertthe1/2"gasketintothefemalenutoftheadapterfirst.

GMakesureallconnectionsaretightenedproperly.Avoidovertightening.

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(fig.9)

Hotwatersupply

Coldwatersupply

!Themax.tighteningtorquefortheG3/8"connectionsmaynotexceed14Nm!Onlyhoseconnectionswithgaskets(13)maybeused–hoseswithconicalscrewconnectionsdamagetheconnectionsofthefilterheadandinvalidateanywarrantyclaims!

3.5 Step 5: Inserting the filter cartridge (see fig. 10)

ARemoveprotectivestrap(1).B Insertthefiltercartridge(4)verticallyintothefilterhead(5).C Turnthelockinghandle(3)untilyoufeelitengages.

(fig.10)

A.

B.

3.

2.

1.

4.

5.

!Thefiltercartridgecanonlybeinsertedwhenthelockinghandleisopen.Makesurethatthefiltercartridgeispositionedcorrectly.

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3.6 Step 6 (optional): Space-saving wall mount to install the cartridge under the sink (see fig. 11)

!Duringassembly,notetheinstallationdimensions,bendingradiiofthehosesanddimensionsoftheaccessories.Thesystemcanbeoperatedverticallyandhorizontally.Whenusingthewallmount,installverticallyonly!

AAttachthewallmountinplaceusingthetwomatchingscrewsandusetwowallplugs,ifnecessary,dependingonthetypeofwall.

B Engagethefilterhead(2)inthewallmount(1).Pleaseusethefixationholes(4).

1.

2.3.4.

(fig.11)

3.7 Step 7: Commissioning

Before use, make sure that you have followed all the steps correctly and all the parts are fitted. Place a suitable container under the cartridge to catch any leakages.A Turnonthecoldandhotwatersuppliesandcheckthesystem

carefullyforanyleaks.B OpentheBRITADispenserandallowwatertorununtilthefil-

teredwaterrunsclearandwithoutanybubbles(atleast2litres).

4 Replacing the filter cartridge

Ifthemaximumvolumeisreachedorthecartridgehasbeenusedfor12monthsfromcommissioning,theBRITAStatusIndicatorwillflashredtoremindyouthatthecartridgeneedstobereplaced.ReadImportantNotes(chapter9)priortoexchange.Afterstorageandtransportbelow0°C,theproductmustbestoredintheopenoriginalpackagingforatleast24hoursatthestatedambienttem-peratures(chapter7)foroperation.

NO

TE

Thefiltercartridgecanbepivotedby90°inthewallmountforeasyremoval.Whenthelockinghandleisopen,thewatersupplytothecartridgeisinterruptedandby-passingwithdirectwaterflowfromthewaterinlettotheoutletispossible.

Replacing the P 1000 (see fig. 10):AOpenthelockinghandle(3).B Placeasuitablecontainerundertheflushhosetocatchtherinse

water.Opentheflushvalve(2)andreleasepressurefromthesystem.Closetheflushvalve(2)again.

C Removetheexhaustedfiltercartridge(4)fromthefilterhead(5)–pleasebeaware,thecartridgeisfirmlyembeddedsoyoucangiveitafirmpullwithoutworryingaboutbreakingit.

D Insertthenewfiltercartridge(seechapter3.5).E Closethelockinghandle(3).F ResettheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicator(chapter5).GOpentheBRITAbrandedleveronyourBRITADispenserand

rinsethroughuntilthefilteredwaterrunsclearandwithoutanybubbles(atleast2litres).

ReplacingtheP3000refillcartridgeisexactlythesameasreplacingtheP1000.TheP3000lastsupto3400literswiththeA-setting,upto1700literswiththeB-settingandup1100literswiththeC-setting.Pleasetakethisintoconsiderationwhilereset-tingyourBRITACartridgeStatusIndicator.

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5 Activating the BRITA Dispenser Cartridge Status Indicator

A PushtheResetButton(seefig.5)oftheBRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorforthreesecondsuntiltheLED-lightflashesgreen.

B Thetimerstartsautomatically.

6 Maintenance

Regularlycheckthefiltersystemforleaks.Regularlycheckthehosesforkinks.Kinkedhosesmustbereplaced.

! Priortoexchangingthefiltersystem,readtheTechnicalData(chapter7)andImportantNotes(chapter9).

Regularlycleantheoutsideofthefiltersystemwithasoft,dampcloth.

! Donotuseanyabrasivechemicals,cleaningsolutionsorastringentcleaningagents.

7 Technical data of the P 1000 and P 3000 cartridge

Operatingpressure 2bartomax.8.6bar

Waterintaketemperature 4°Cto30°C

Ambienttem-peraturefor

operation 4°Cto40°C

storage/transport –20°Cto50°C

Capacityuptocarbonatehardness10°dHatsetting“A”

P1000 1200L

P3000 3400L

Capacityfromcarbonatehard-ness10to17°dHatsetting“B”

P1000 600L

P3000 1700L

Capacityfromcarbonatehard-ness17to24°dHatsetting“C”

P1000 400L

P3000 1100L

Pressurelossbynominalserviceflow 0.25bar

Weight(dry/wet)P1000 1.0kg/1.6kg

P3000 1.8kg/2.8kg

Dimensions(Width/Depth/Height)

Filtersystem(filterheadwithfiltercartridge)

P1000 119mm/108mm/265mm

P3000 117mm/104mm/417mm

Filtercartridge

P1000 108mm/108mm/259mm

P3000 104mm/104mm/410mm

Installeddimensions(verticalinstallationwithwallmountingbracket)

P1000 137mm/130mm/265mm

P3000 137mm/128mm/417mm

Operatingposition Horizontalandvertical

Waterinletconnection G3/8"

Wateroutletconnection G3/8"

Technical data of the BRITA Dispenser

Operatingpressure 0.5bartomax.10bar

coldwaterconnection 4°Cto30°C

warmwaterconnection max.70°C

flowrate ≥9L/min

acousticsrating GroupII/-

Weight Dimensions(Width/Depth/Height) Aerator

WD3020 2,07kg 17,3cmx28,4cmx29,4cm M24x1

WD3030 2,12kg 17,2cmx20,5cmx36,3cm M22x1

WD3040 2,16kg 17,2cmx23,7cmx34,8cm M22x1

WD3050 2,12kg 17,2cmx20,5cmx36,2cm M22x1

! Thesystemcannotbeinstalledwithalowpressureboilerasthismightleadtowaterdamages.

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For models WD 3030 and WD 3040 only

Thesemodelshaveanaeratorwithtwointegratedoutlets.TheInneroneisforBRITAfilteredwater,theouterareaforhotandcoldwater.Aswitheverytapaerator,therecanbelimescalebuild-upintheouterarea.Thereforeitisrecommendedtocleantheaeratoronaregularbasis.Forcleaning:Unscrewthecapontheendofthedispensersneck.Theaeratorisconnectedtoasiliconhose.Detachitcarefullyandcleantheaerator(e.g.withvinegar).Aftercleaningconnectthelong,thinpartonthebackoftheaeratorcarefullywiththesiliconhose.Placethecapovertheaeratorandscrewittight.Makesurethatthegasketinthecapisseatedcorrectly.Wheninstalledcorrectlythereshouldnotbeanyleakswhilstrunninghot,coldorBRITAfilteredwater.Ifyouwanttoreplacetheaeratorwithanewone,youcanorderitfromBRITA.YoucanfindthecontactdetailsforyourBRITAcustomerserviceteamnexttoyourcountrycodeonthebackofthisbooklet.

(fig.12)

8 Troubleshooting

ANo water flowCause: Waterintakeclosed.Troubleshooting: Openthewaterintakeattheupstreamshut-off

valveorbyclosingthelockinghandle(3)onthefilterhead(5).Checkhosesforkinks.

B No or low water flow in spite of open water intakeCause: Mainspressuretoolow.Troubleshooting: Checkmainspressure.Ifthefaultcontinues,

checkthefiltersystemandfiltercartridgeandreplaceifnecessary.Checkhosesforkinks.

Cause: Filterheadnotmountedindirectionofwaterflow/hoseswronglyconnected.

Troubleshooting: Dismantlefilterheadandhosesandinstallindirectionofwaterflow(chapter3.4).

C LeakCause: Screwedconnectionsnotfittedcorrectly.Troubleshooting: Checkmainspressure.Checkallscrewed

connectionsandmountasdescribedinchapter3.4.

DNo LED indication by usageCause: Batteryisnotinsertedinacorrectwayoris

usedup.Troubleshooting: Checkifbatteryisinsertedproperly.

Ifnecessary,replacethebattery.

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Spare Part Name

Article No. Spare Part Name1004715 GasketOnLine3/8"2mmCE+AU

1004713 GasketOnLine1/2"2mmCE+AU

1004699 HoseOnLine3/8"IT-3/8"ITCE

1015771 FilterheadG3/83-wayLEDCE

1004690 Adapter1/2"IT-3/8"ET

1005821 T-piece3/8"

1015771

1004715

1004699

1005821

1004690

1004713

(fig.13)

WD 3020

1012554

1013529

1012562

1012557

1012556

1016311

1015754

1016282

(fig.14)

Article No. Spare Part Name1012554 AeratorSetWD3020CE

1012556 MixerCartridge

1012557 HoseSetWD3020CE

1012562 HoseDN6800mmHFM8x1-G3-8HNASM

1013529 AssemblySetWD3050

1015754 BRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorsparepart

1016311 ValveLEDASMsparepart

1016282 LeverWD3020-3040sparepart

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WD 3030/WD 3040/WD 3050

Article No. Spare Part Name1012550 AeratorSetWD3030CE

1014609 AeratorSetWD3050

1012556 MixerCartridge

1012552 BaseRingSetWD3030/3040

1014608 BaseRingSetWD3050

1012557 HoseSetWD3020CE

1013529 AssemblySetWD3050

1012562 HoseDN6800mmHFM8x1-G3-8HNASM

1015754 BRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorsparepart

1016311 ValveLEDASMsparepart

1016282 LeverWD3020-3040sparepart

1012557

1012562

1013529

1012552

1016311

1012556

1012550

1015754

brushed 1014609

brushed 1014608

1016282

(fig.15)

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9 Important notes

ProtecttheP1000waterfiltercartridgefromdirectsunlightandmechanicaldamage.Donotassemblenearsourcesofheatandopenflames.Astopvalvemustbeinstalledbeforethefiltersystemintakehose.TheBRITADispenserisonlysuitablefordomesticuse.OnlywaterofdrinkingwaterqualitymaybeusedasintakewaterfortheBRITAwaterfiltersystem.TheBRITAwaterfiltercartridgeisonlysuitableforcoldwaterusewithinthesupplywatertem-peraturestatedinchapter7.Nomicrobiologicallyimpairedwaterorwaterofunknownqualitymaybeusedwithoutappropriatedisinfection.Thesystemcannotbeinstalledwithalowpressureboiler.Irrespectiveofthewaterused,youshouldusestainlesssteelutensilsorkettleswithstainlesssteelheatingelements.Thisisofparticularimportancetopeoplewhoaresensitivetonickel.

In the event: filter first, and then boil

If there are official instructions to boil tap water, the filter sys-tem must be decommissioned. When the requirement to boil water comes to an end, the filter cartridge must be replaced and the connections cleaned.

Ultimate hygiene

•Forhygienereasons,thefiltermaterialofthecartridgeissub-jectedtoaspecialtreatmentwithsilver.Asmallquantityofsilver,whichisharmlesstohealth,maybereleasedintothewater.ThisisincompliancewiththeWorldHealthOrganisation(WHO)recommendationsfordrinkingwater.

•Itisgenerallyrecommendedtoboiltapwaterforcertaingroupsofpeople(e.g.peoplewithweakimmunesystems,babies).Thisalsoappliestofilteredwater.

•Noteforpeoplewithkidneydiseaseordialysispatients:Thefilter-ingprocesscancauseasmallriseinthelevelsofpotassium.

•ThewaterfiltrateisclassifiedinCategory2accordingtoEN1717.

Optimum use

•BRITArecommendsthatthefiltersystemisnotleftunusedforalongperiod.IftheBRITADispenserisnotusedforseveraldays(2–3days),werecommendthatthefiltersystembeflushedwiththeflushingvolumeXindicatedinthetablebelow.Afterstagna-tionperiodsofover4weeks,thefiltershouldbeflushedwithflushingvolumeY.Pleasealsonotethemaximumusageperiodofthefiltercartridgeis12months,irrespectiveoftheactualvolumeused.

Similartotheconventionaltaps,beforeusingyoushouldletwaterrinsethroughforashortperiodsoyoucanenjoyyourBRITAfilteredwater.

FlushingvolumeXafter2–3daysstagnation Flushingvolume

P1000 2Litres

P3000 3Litres

FlushingvolumeYafter4weeksstagnation Flushingvolume

P1000 20Litres

P3000 30Litres

•Thefilterkitmustnotbeopenedordismantledduringoperation.Thefiltercartridgemustnotbeopened.Thefilterkitisdesignedforaservicelifeof10years(countedfromthedateofinstallation).BRITAfilteredwaterisdesignedforhumanconsumption.Useitwithin1–2days.

Sensitive to potassium?Thefilteringprocesscancauseasmallriseinthelevelsofpotas-sium.However,onelitreofBRITAfilteredwatercontainslesspotassiumthananapple,forexample.Ifyouhavekidneydiseaseand/orhavetoobserveaspecialpotassiumdiet,werecommendthatyouconsultyourdoctorbeforeusingthewaterfilter.

Natural tracesAswitheverynaturalproduct,theP1000partscanbesubjecttonaturalfluctuations.Thiscanleadtoaslightabrasionofsmallcar-bonparticlesintoyourfilteredwater,noticeableasblackbits.Theseparticleshavenonegativehealtheffects.Ifingested,theywillnotharmthehumanbody.Incaseyouobservecarbonparticles,BRITArecommendsflushingouttheP1000filtercartridgeuntiltheblackbitsdisappear.

III.Importantnotes

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Correct disposal of the BRITA Cartridge Status IndicatorEveryBRITACartridgeStatusIndicatorhasause-fullifeofapprox.5years.AttheendoftheusefullifeoftheStatusIndicator,rememberthatitmustbedisposedofaccordingtotheapplicableregula-tionsandstatutoryrequirements.

Exclusion of liability

BRITAshallnotbeheldliableforanydamage,includingsubsequentdamage,arisingfromtheincorrectuseoftheproduct.

100 % satisfaction: the BRITA guaranteeWeareconfidentthatthisBRITAproductwillmeetyourdemandsintermsofqualityandperformance.Ifthisproductdoesnotmeetyourexpectations,wewillacceptitsreturnwithin30daysofthedateofpurchaseandreimbursethepurchaseprice.Justsendtheproductwithyourproofofpurchase(receipt)andthegroundsforyourdissatisfaction,yourphonenumberandbankdetailstothecustomerserviceaddressforyourcountry(onthebackofthisbooklet).

Mo

ney Back

Guarantee

30 Days

BRITA recycling: for our environmentToworktogetherintakingresponsibilityforourenvironment,youcanreturnyourP1000filtercartridgestoanumberofBRITAdealers.MoreaboutBRITA:Fordetailsonrecycling,pleaseseewww.brita.net.

The BRITA service hotline cares

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