FILTER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Separate the upper and lower chambers of your stainless steel system. If you’re replacing filters, unscrew the old filters from the upper chamber to remove them. Then clean both chambers with dish soap and water.

2. Place a black rubber washer on the threaded stem of the filter.  (If you received a second washer, keep it safely as a spare part.).

3. Insert the filter stem through the hole at the bottom of the upper chamber and secure the filter in place by attaching the wing nut to the threaded stem. Tighten it to ensure a watertight seal, but avoid over-tightening to prevent damage to the wing nut threads.

5. Repeat this process for all filters and plug any unused holes with the blocking plugs provided with your system.

6. Place the upper chamber on the lower chamber of your system. Fill the upper chamber with water and allow it to filter through. NOTE: The flow time for the first batch of water will be longer as the filters take time to saturate with water.

7. Discard the first batch of water as it may contain carbon dust or ceramic dust typical of new filters. Refill the upper chamber with water, and if the filtered water runs clear, it is ready to drink. Otherwise, discard the water and repeat the rinsing process until the filtered water is clear.

Important information:

1. Over time, if you notice that the flow rate of the Coldstream FTO+ filters slows down, scrub them with a clean scouring pad to unclog the surface of the filters. Never use soap, vinegar, or chemicals to clean the filters.
2. The lifespan of Coldstream FTO+ filters is 1500 liters per filter or 3000 liters for 2 filters.  Performance will diminish over time, so periodic replacement is essential to ensure pure water free of harmful contaminants.
   
3. N.B.  Coldstream FTO+ filters filter water faster than other gravity filters like the Black Berkey filters, so don’t be surprised if the flow rate is faster than what you are used to.