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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 take the units to be disposed of
to a proper recycling facility at the collection points provided.
Alternatively, return used fi lter cartridges to the BRITA addresses provided (see 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 and
authorised personnel.
3.2 Correct Use
The product can only be operated perfectly and safely if it is installed, used and serviced
in the manner described in this manual.
3.3 Liability Exclusion
Installation must be performed precisely in accordance with the instructions in this man-
ual. 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
• Only water of drinking water quality may be used as intake water for the BRITA water
fi lter system. The BRITA water fi lter system is only suitable for cold water use within
the water intake temperature range stated in Chapter 10. No microbiologically impaired
water or water of unknown quality may be used without appropriate disinfection.
• If there are offi cial instructions to boil tap water, the fi lter system must be decommis-
sioned. When the requirement to boil water comes to an end, the fi lter cartridge must
be replaced and the connections cleaned.
• For hygiene reasons, the fi lter material of the cartridge is subjected to a special
treatment with silver. A small quantity of silver, which is harmless to health, may be
released into the water. This is in compliance with the World Health Organisation
(WHO) recommendations for drinking water. At most, the values stateds in the Ali-
mentarius Austriacus code may be exceeded.
• Note for people with kidney disease or dialysis patients: during the fi lter process, the
potassium content may be increased slightly. If you suffer from kidney disease and/or
have to stick to a special potassium diet, we recommend prior agreement with your
doctor.
• The water fi ltrate is classifi ed in Category 2 according to EN 1717.
• BRITA recommends that the fi lter system not be decommissioned for a long period.
If the BRITA PURITY Steam fi lter system is not used for several days (2–3 days),
we recommend that the fi lter system be fl ushed with the fl ushing volume X indicated
in the table on the next page. After stagnation periods of over 4 weeks, the fi lter
should be fl ushed with fl ushing volume Y or else replaced. Please also note that the
maximum usage period of the fi lter cartridge is 12 months (Chapter 6).
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