2.4 Recycling/Disposal
By disposing of this product and its packaging in the correct manner you are helping to
prevent potential negative impacts on people and the environment that could be caused
by incorrect disposal. Comply with local regulations and bring the units to be disposed of
to a proper recycling facility at the collection points provided.
Exhausted fi lters are taken back by BRITA at the addresses listed on the back of the cover.
3 Operating and Safety Information
3.1 Qualifi ed Personnel
Installation and maintenance of the fi lter system may be carried out only by trained or
authorised personnel.
3.2 Correct Use
The product can only be operated properly and safely if it is installed, used and serviced in
the manner described in this Manual. Use only cartridges suitable for this appliance.
the PURITY Clean/Clean Extra fi lter system and system-specifi c fi lter cartridges
Note:
may only be used upstream from compatible end devices such as dishwashers for
glasses, cutlery and crockery.
3.3 Liability Exclusion
Installation must be carried out in accordance withthe instructions in this Manual. BRITA
shall not be held liable for any damage, including subsequent damage, arising from the
incorrect installation or use of the product.
3.4 Specifi c Safety Information
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Only drinking water within the intake water temperature range listed in Chapter 10
may be used as intake water for the BRITA water fi lter system. No microbiologically
impaired water or water of unknown microbiological quality may be used without
appropriate sterilisation.
•
For reasons of fl avour, the fi ltered water is not suitable for the preparation of food and
drinks.
•
If there is an offi cial requirement of boil tap water, decommission the fi lter system.
When the requirement to boil water comes to an end, the fi lter cartridge must be
replaced and the connections cleaned.
•
BRITA recommends that the fi lter system shall not be decommissioned for a long
period. After stagnation times of over 4 weeks, the boiler should be fl ushed or a pre-
rinse executed. Please also note the maximum usage period of the fi lter cartridge is
12 months (Chapter 6).
•
The fi lter system is not resistant to heavily concentrated cleaning agents (e.g. bleach,
chlorinated solvents, heavy oxidants) and must not come into contact with them.
•
The fi lter system must not be opened or dismantled during operation. The fi lter
cartridge must not be opened.
•
The pressure vessel and the pressure vessel lid of the fi lter systems have a service
life of up to ten years (from the date of installation), provided that they are installed
and used correctly and the operating conditions outlined in the Technical Data chapter
are adhered to. They must always be replaced after a maximum of ten years. The
hoses must be replaced in rotation after a maximum of fi ve years.
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