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II. Easy installation in 7 steps
Step 1: Selecting appropriate setting on the
filter head
The filter head is set to “B” by default.
For use with the supplied A 1000 filter cartridge
you need to
change the setting in the window to “0”. Use a 4 mm allen key (hex-
agonal socket wrench) and turn the hexagonal nut in the direction
of the arrow in the window until the “0” appears. Refer fig. 2)
(fig. 2)
A
B
C
0
(fig. 3)
For use with the supplied P 1000 filter cartridge
selecting the
water hardness setting (A/B/C) on the filter head.
The filter head offers three settings for medium hard water (A), hard
water (B) and very hard water (C). Please follow the instructions
below to adjust to the right setting for your local water. First carry
out a water hardness test using the supplied testing strip.
Using the testing strip:
• Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip in a glass of your
regular tap water (15 - 30 °C) for 1 second (not in running water!)
(fig. 2).
• Shake off excess liquid from the strip and after 1 min check how
many reaction zones changed their colour on the test strip.
Depending on the number of reaction zones that changed their
colour, we recommend setting your filter head as follows:
Setting
A
B
C
number of reaction
zones that changed
their colour
Now you can change the setting for the hardness of your water.
To change the setting, use an Allen key (4 mm). For setting C, turn
in the direction of the arrow until “C” appears in the window. For
setting A, turn against the direction of the arrow until “A” appears in
the window fig. 3
The filter head includes a flow regulator to help smooth water flow,
even at high pressures.
Step 2: Starting the BRITA Cartridge Status
Indicator
The BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator reminds you through three dif-
ferent coloured flashing lights when to exchange the filter cartridge.
A Commissioning:
Remove the plastic battery strip (fig. 4). All LEDs should flash
shortly. Close the compartment. Push the reset button for 3
seconds until a small green light flashes three times at the top
(fig. 4).
B Initial programming of the BRITA Cartridge Status
Indicator:
Depending on the setting you chose for the filter head (step1),
you will programm the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator as fol-
lows (see fig. 4):
a
Push the button on the left side (CARTRIDGE) to set the car-
tridge you are using. If you push the button once, two yellow
LEDs will flash (default cartridge setting: P 1000). Then push the
button until the correct setting for filter cartridge appears:
If you are using the filter cartridge A 1000, push the button, until
one yellow LED flashes.
If you are using the filter cartridge P 1000, push the button, until
two yellow LEDs flash.
If you are using the filter cartridge P 3000, push the button, until
three yellow LEDs flash (see table below).
b
Push the button on the right side (HARDNESS) to choose the
water hardness. If you push the button once, two yellow LEDs
will flash (default hardness setting: B). Then push the button until
your correct water hardness setting appears:
To choose the water hardness setting C, push the button until one
yellow LED flashes.
To choose the water hardness setting B, push the button until two
yellow LEDs flash.
To choose the water hardness setting A, push the button until
+three yellow LEDs flash (see table below).
When using the system with the A1000 cartridge, the setting of
the hardness level is not necessary and will have no impact on the
cartridge lifetime.
c
To change a setting, simply push the button until the right num-
ber of lights are flashing.
d
Insert the BRITA Cartridge Status Indicator into the BRITA
branded lever (see fig. 5).