Installation Instructions
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1. brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 9 2 Remove exhausted cartridge by unscrewing clockwise from the filter head Clockwise to unscrew 3 Remove plug from the top of the new filter cartridge 4 Insert new filter cartridge into filter head and turn anti clockwise until in place Do not over tighten 5 Restart the cartridge exchange indicator by pressing the Reset button located on the battery housing 6 Turn on the filtered water and flush water through the cartridge for approximately 1 minute 3 litres or until water runs completely clear oe brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 10 J Turn handle to operate BRITA filter water AA DH Q 7 Check the tap to see that the cartridge exchange indicator has turned to solid green Please see Special Guidelines for lifetime indicator If not please repeat step 5 8 Please note date of exchange into your booklet of maintenance below Cartridge Exchange Date uasessssrsrrrrnrsrerrrrsrerereres Note Exhausted filter cartridges can be disposed of in accordance with the local laws and regulations in principle normal domestic waste In addition please note that all BRITA components have been manufactured from recyclable materials Any cartridges returned to BRITA will be recycled Please send to FREEPOST RLZS YGLS ZLGL BRITA COALVILLE LE67 1TE Cartridge Distributor Brita Water Filter Systems Ltd Brita Hou2. ay 18 Once assembled offer under the sink usually in a kitchen cupboards the cartridge to find its best location ensuring allowance is made for the pre assembled electronic box Likewise be aware that to replace the cartridge you have to unscrew so sufficient room below the cartridge is required to remove the cartridge Note the cartridge can be located in a vertical or horizontal manner 19 Once its location is identified remove the cartridge and mark the location of the holes from the bracket on the internal wall of the cupboard This will help with the assembly of the bracket onto the wall 20 Screw the bracket in place 21 Re assemble the cartridge back into the cartridge head 22 Take the hose identified with the tag and simply push into the outlet end of the cartridge head until stop is achieved oe brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 22 Page 7 23 Next take the middle hose out of the tap base not identified with tag and push into the brass check valve elbow until the stop is achieved 24 The last connection is from the front of the tap base Take the final hose not identified with tag and make the last connection into the 15mm T piece 25 Once completed push in the connecting plug on the end of the lifetime indicator cable into the socket on the side of the electronic box Remove the battery clip and insert the battery supplied loose ref CR2032 using the indication on the battery carrier for conf
3. brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 1 BRITA S38 Your Guide to the Installation Care and Maintenance of BRITA FRANCIS PEGLER Solo Nebula Pegler BRITA BRITA Water Filter Systems Ltd BRITA House 9 Granville Way Bicester OX26 4JT www BRITA co uk Pegler Limited St Catherine s Avenue Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 8DF www pegler co uk brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 2 Water regulations requirements It is important to ensure that the water supplies to your taps and mixers are connected in accordance with the water regulations WRAS requirements and good plumbing practice Please note The production of all component parts on both tap and cartridge have been manufactured using appropriate materials and as such all appropriate parts in contact with potable water have been given full WRAS approval Contact either PEGLER or BRITA for the official WRAS approval number It is both PEGLER and BRITA s recommendation and good plumbing practice that a service valve should also be installed in the inlet supply line upstream of the product cold water supply line only for the Solo Nebula for ease of any future maintenance To satisfy this requirements please order PEGLER Prestex 808 servicing valve order reference code 523007 15mm The installation of all parts of the tap has to be done according country specific directives for installation of drinking water devices The tap used in combina
4. d then it will turn red When the battery voltage has dropped to a low level it is indicated by a red flash Solid Green filter OK Solid Amber filter past 90 of usable life Sold Red filter needs changing Red flashes battery need replacing It is recommended that the batteries should be changed every twelve months to reduce the risk of battery leakage When a new filter is fitted pressing the reset button restarts the lifetime indicator Changing the battery will not affect the filter state counters CARE AND MAINTENANCE To maintain the surface finishes simply wipe occasionally with a mild detergent on soft damp cloth Dry using soft cloth never use abrasive cleaners or chemical household cleaners avoid contact with concen trated bleach PEGLER products are manufactured to the highest standards and should require little or no maintenance In the unlikely event of any spare part requirements please contact your nearest stockist or contact Pegler Technical Helpline Telephone 0870 1200 285 Fax 01302 560537 Cartridge Exchange Instructions Water filter tap cartridge The filter cartridge should be exchanged after 500 litres or after 3 months whichever occurs first to ensure optimum filter performance 1 When cartridge exchange indicator gives signal filter cartridge needs to be exchanged Please see sequence of indicator within user manual supplied with the initial tap 4 Red light to indicate filter oe
5. e water used you should use utensils with stainless steel such as kettles and saucepans to boil the water In particular people who are sensitive to nickel should use appliances made of stainless steel or kettles with concealed elements For reasons of hygiene the filter is given a special treatment with silver A small amount of silver which poses no known threat to health may be transferred to the water This transference would be within the World Health Organisation WHO guidelines for drinking water quality IMPORTANT NOTE For people with kidney disease or dialysis patients During the filtering process there may be a slight increase in potassium content If you have kidney disease and or have to live according to a potassium regulated diet we recommend that you discuss the use of the filter with your doctor If you have kidney disease and or have to live according to a potassium regulated diet we recommend that you call Brita Care Customer Services on 0044 0 870 487 1000 for further information which you may wish to discuss with your doctor oe brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 3 If your BRITA System is not in use for several days 1 2 days we recommend that you flush the filter system with at least 1 2 litres BRITA recommends that the filter system not be taken out of use for longer periods After stagnation times of over 4 weeks the filter should be flushed with 6 0 litres or alternatively replaced In thi
6. irmation of the correct installation of the battery Please note Please ensure that filter water is always connected via the cold supply line In normal installation types hot is on the left and cold is on the right when viewed from the front 26 Turn on water supply and check for leaks before the handles are turned on 27 Next turn on the tap handle and check for further any addition leaks Please note Only filter water is dispensed from this handle 28 Press the reset button and hold for 2 seconds and with immediate effect the indicator light in the flange tap should be seen solid red and then green YOU HAVE NOW STARTED THE LIFETIME INDICATOR FOR IMMEDIATE USE 29 For immediate use of the filtered water simply run for a minute approx 3 litres or until water runs clear This is purely to activate the filter material within each cartridge for perfect BRITA filter water Please note This simply running on for a minute approx 3 litres or until water runs clear needs to be done at the point of use for each new cartridge oe brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 8 Special Guidelines for lifetime indicator The lifetime indicator is to function only when the tap is delivering BRITA filtered water When the filter and battery are OK there will be a solid green light When the filter condition is considered to be at 90 of its life then the light will turn amber When the life of the filter has been exhauste
7. ng mounted both on the right or left side and the spout is adjustable before installation to suit and as such the spout can be rotated by unscrewing the setscrew in rear of base then twist to align as required Re tighten the setscrew when in position 3 Decide location of the cartridge this should be situated within a suitable distance from the tap hole BRITA and PEGLER recommend no more than 0 75meters At this point do not assemble the cartridge to the cartridge head Please note It may be noted that surplus tube may be noticeable depending on the cartridge location Neither PEGLER nor BRITA advise that this tube is cut due to exacting requirements of the cut finish Any surplus tube can be fixed around the internal wall of the cupboard if required to ensure free space within 4 Once you have decided its location use the cutting template on the rear of the instructions as guidance to size of hole This can be cut from the instructions and laid down at the point of location Please note there is a distance limitation from your cold supply due to length of tube supplied so a simple check is required noting the distance and the location of the cartridge 5 Once positioned using two drills sizes 30mm diameter for rear of base and 22mm diameter for front of base drill out two holes ensuring a clean cut is made At this point both BRITA and PEGLER take no ownership of incorrect cutting of any worktops or sinks other than a BRITA or PEGLER appro
8. rewed straight onto the T by removing the reducing kit as well as the 15mm capnut and 15mm olive from the outward flow end of the T The threading connections are standard for connections of this type at 1 2 BSP and can be screwed straight onto the T oe brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 6 Please note It is a water regulation requirement to fit double check valves on the inlets of your current kitchen tap especially if the water is single flow and therefore mixes within the spout or body of the tap If this is the case and due to back siphon age possibilities both PEGLER and BRITA recommend that double check valves are fitted between the T and the connection point to your existing tap To achieve this please order Pegler Prestex 802 check valve order reference code 551001 15mm 4 Connection to existing tap gt Outlet to Solo Nebula 16 The cartridge head has already been semi assembled with brass check valve elbow in place on the inlet of the cartridge head and a plastic connection piece on the outlet of the cartridge head These have both been assembled to a defined torque and therefore should not be removed by anyone other than a BRITA or PEGLER approved installation engineer 17 Screw the head bracket and the cartridge head screws are provided for the bracket assembly then screw the cartridge to the cartridge head after removing the yellow plastic protection cap This simply pulls aw
9. roduct Please order PEGLER Prestex PRV 2 order reference code 5A2011 15mm which will reduce inlet pressure to 1 5bar minimum Please note The Solo Nebula Tap will for a short period after use drip this is to allow water pressure within the spout to reduce to atmospheric conditions and remove any pressure from the filter and filter head It has been deemed that the amount of dripping after use is acceptable at the 1 5 bar optimum operating pressure Installations made above this recommendation operating pressure may incur dripping for longer periods of time Pre installation Checks 1 Ensure that there is sufficient space to install the product without it hampering its operation When fitting in a corner position make sure there is sufficient clearance for the use of the handle and the alignment of the spout 2 Ensure that the outlet will protrude sufficiently into the sink and will clear any obstructions oe brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 4 INSTALLATION For Solo Nebula Kitchen Filter Tap 1 Decide the location of the tap Please note This tap is regarded as an additional product to your existing hot and cold water supply tap offering the convenience of BRITA Filtered Water Therefore it is suggested that mounting either within the corner of your existing sink or with in close proximity Due to the location of the installation drilling into the worktop will be required 2 The tap is capable of bei
10. s are located through the drilled holes including the threaded clamping stud wire and the three plastic hoses 13 11 Once loosely in place check again that handle and spout movement is not obstructed Please note The operation of the valves and the handles is such that they are precise and easy to operate Total movement from fully on to fully off is only 90 or quarter of a turn Excessive force once opened or closed may force the valve to malfunction 12 To tighten the mixer to the ware firstly place horse shoe shaped clamping plate onto the threaded clamping stud ensure larger diameter is positioned under sink worktop Then secure by screwing tight the clamping nut taking care of indicator light cable as this is now hanging down from tap 13 Decide the position of the 15mm T off from the cold supply This will usually be below your existing sink tap Either the T can be located between any connections from your current sink tap and domestic supply or into the standard copper pipe from the domestic supply 14 Once decided locate the T piece in the domestic supply ensuring the 15mm capnuts and 15mm olives used make a water tight seal 15 In addition to the standard T supplied a reducing kit is also enclosed to allow connection to your existing kitchen tap that may be fitted with 10mm diameter copper pipe Please note If your existing kitchen tap is fitted with flexible hoses then they can be sc
11. s connection please also remember the maximum useful life of the filter cartridge of 3 months Explanation of the BRITA filter cartridge Serial No Example of the batch code 5154 First digit 5 year of production 2005 Second and third digit 15 calendar week No 15 Fourth digit 4 4th day of the week 4 Thursday The BRITA filter must be thoroughly flushed until water runs completely clear The filter cartridge should be changed after 500 litres but latest 3 months after commissioning regardless of the level of exhaustion To ensure optimum filter performance the electronic exchange indicator integrated in your tap tells you when to change the cartridge Filter head of the filter system is designed for a service life of 5 years and bear a production date Exchange must be carried out after 5 years by an expert Please store cartridge always in original sealed foil at a cool and dry place Although every effort is made to ensure good tasting reliable odour free water BRITA cannot offer guaranteed improvement on water quality if the intake of water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before entering the cartridge unit An independent institute has also certified the food grade quality of BRITA water and filter products A copy of this is available upon request Should excessive flow be experienced then it may be necessary to install a Pressure reducing valve upstream from the p
12. se 9 Granville Way Chaucer Industrial Estate Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4JT United Kingdom For information on BRITA and cartridge queries please contact BRITA customer care Telephone 0845 0770 035 brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 11 Template to cut out and locate Drawing to scale INO 24 ava HLGIM AGO ve brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 12 1 1Ocrs Version 2 Nov 2006
13. tion with the water filter tap must be free of limescale build up It is not permitted to use a water softener before the filter The Solo Nebula filter tap has been designed to function under the following conditions Transport Ambient temperature operation storage transport 1 60 C Minimum supply pressure on cold side 1 0 bar cartridge optimum pressure 1 5bar Maximum supply pressure on cold side 6 0 bar To gain best performance from the BRITA filter cartridge please ensure that the cartridge is not exposed to temperatures below 4 C or in excess of 30 C e Average filter capacity is based on 500 litres or 3 months average usage A design tested non return valve pursuant to DIN 3269 1 DIN 3269 2 DVGW and SVGW has been factory fitted at the water inlet of the connecting fitting The BRITA Filter must only be connected to a potable cold water supply Do not use a BRITA Filter where water is microbiologically unsafe or with waters of unknown quality without appropriate sterilisation If an instruction is received from the authorities that mains water must be boiled the BRITA filtered water must also be boiled When the instruction to boil water is no longer in force a new filter cartridge must be inserted and the connections must be cleaned For certain groups of people e g those with impaired immunity and for babies it is generally recommended that tap water should be boiled this also applies to filtered water Irrespective of th
14. ved installation engineer A cutting template is available at the back of these instructions 6 Turn off the water supply And drain down system 7 Push in lifetime indicator cable into base of tap body ensuring O ring is located firmly in place Use diagram below to confirm hole location 8 Locate and screw the clamping stud until stop is achieved being careful not to damage the lifetime indicator cable Please note at this point you will see that the pre assembled hose is labelled with a tag and will later be fitted to the outlet of the filter cartridge The remaining two hoses are not tagged and at this stage it should be noted which connections these are made with PEGLER recommended the following connections see diagram below Outlet to Check Inlet from Filter Valve Housing Cartridge and Spout Location Lifetime Indicator Location Threaded hole for Clamping Stud Inlet from T piece IMPORTANT NOTE In any event of installing a plastic hose into the incorrect push fit connection to remove press the release collar around the push fit and pull out hose 63 brita pegler fixed a5 8pp 110107 11 1 07 dg Page 5 9 The product comes with ease of installation push fit connectors Take both of loosely supplied hoses and simply push into the tap body Push into base of the tap body until stop is achieved 4 3 10 Position the fixed tap in desired position Ensure all part
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