Instructions / Assembly

2. Press the rubber priming button (tan or black colored) onto the

stem of the element.

3. Place the threaded stem of the element between your index and

middle fingers and press the priming button against the faucet

while placing your thumb on top of the faucet to create a tight

seal.

4. While holding the priming button against the faucet, turn on the

cold water slowly, allowing water to fill the inside of the

element.

5. Allow the exterior wall of the element to sweat beads of water

for about 10 seconds.

6. Rinse the manufacturing dust from the exterior of the element.

The element has now been successfully primed.

7. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for each additional element.

Note:

• Do not discard the priming button as you may need it in the

future to re-prime the elements after cleaning or when the

elements have been allowed to dry for a prolonged period of

time.

• For priming in the field or in areas with no water pressure:

o It is recommended to use the Black Berkey® Primer,

a hand-powered priming pump that does not require

faucets or hose connections. See “Parts and

Accessories” on page 21 of this booklet.

o If you do not have the Black Berkey® Primer, soak

the elements. Fill a clean container, such as the lower

chamber of your Berkey® system, with water and

place the elements in the water upside down with the

stems facing upward and out of the water. Place an

object (such as a ceramic coffee cup) on each stem to

force the element body under the water. Allow the

elements to soak for several hours to fully saturate

them.