Laica biflux Anleitungen Und Garantie Seite 9

EN Filter jug
Laica water filtration system is projected and manufactured to treat drinking water.
It improves the taste of the water through the reduction of chlorine and disinfection
by-products. All Laica filter cartridges are made in Italy and processed by sterilization.
Laica filter cartridges contain silver-impregnated active carbon and ion exchange resins.
Active carbons are effective for the reduction of chlorine and disinfection by-products.
Ion exchange resins are effective for the reduction of heavy metals whenever present in
drinking water. For information on your tap water, contact Municipalities.
CAUTION: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
(check with the competent authority in your area).
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• After removing the product from its packaging, make sure it is intact and there is
no damage resulting from transport. If unsure, do not use the jug and contact an
authorized retailer.
• Follow the instructions in this manual. Incorrect use may affect the safety of the
product or cause damage to the product itself.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from improper
or incorrect use.
• People affected by specific diseases, allergies or following controlled diets should
refer to a doctor before using the water filter system.
• Keep the plastic bag out of reach of children. It is a suffocation hazard.
• Only use this product for its intended use which is as a DEVICE TO TREAT DRINKING
WATER. Any other use is considered non-compliant and therefore hazardous.
• In the case of emergency situations reported by the competent authorities
suspend use of the filter system and contact the water mains operator for
further information. When the authorities declare that the tap water is again
safe and drinkable, the filter system must be cleaned as indicated in the
paragraph "PREPARING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE" AND "MAINTENANCE AND
CARE"; the Bi-flux® cartridge must also be replaced.
• Keep the product out of reach of children.
• Preparation, cartridge replacement and maintenance must only be performed by
persons over the age of 12.
• Children and individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or
unskilled people may only use the product if previously instructed on its safe use
and only if informed of the dangers connected to the product itself.
• In the event of failure or poor operation, contact an authorized dealer. Information
on technical support can be requested by contacting info@laica.com.
• NEVER filter hot water.
• Only filter cold running water from the tap.
• NEVER expose the product to weather (rain, sun).
• Keep the product away from heat sources.
• NEVER use in a microwave oven.
• NEVER submerge the electronic indicator in water as it could be damaged.
• NEVER use the jug with previously treated water.
• NEVER tamper with or break the cartridge for any reason.
• DO NOT insert objects into the openings.
• DO NOT use the device if the cover is damaged.
• DO NOT place the device in a steriliser in operation.
• DO NOT freeze the device.
• This device is NOT intended for professional use, but rather only for domestic use.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR PRODUCT USE
• The cartridge filters water that MUST ALWAYS BE POTABLE. Before use, verify the
water quality with the competent authority in the area for informed use of the product.
• Laica filtration system keeps the pH value within the range indicated by the European
Directive UE 2020/2184 concerting the quality of water for human consumption.
• Silver is used in the Bi-flux® cartridge system as a manufacturing aid in order to
obtain bacteriostatic properties inside. Any release of silver ions falls within the
indications of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
• The filtration system may change the sodium content of the tap water. The change
is lower than the maximum admitted value for this parameter.
• Have a preventive assessment of your municipal water performed in order to ensure
informed use of the filtration system .
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Filtration systems produced by Laica are compliant to the following standards:
- European Directive EMC 30/2014/EU concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility*.
- Ministry Decree no. 174 dated 6/04/2004 regarding materials and objects that may
be used in collection, treatment, supply and distribution systems for water intended
for human consumption.
- Legislative Decree no. 18 dated February 23, 2023 and the Directive UE 2020/2184
related to water for human consumption.
- Regulation 1935/2004/EC regarding materials in contact with food.
- Regulation (EU) 10/2011 regarding plastic materials and objects intended to come
in contact with food.
ATTENTION: this equipment requires regular periodic maintenance
in order to guarantee the potability requirements of the treated
drinking water and maintaining of the improvements as declared by
the manufacturer.
PREPARATION OF THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
1) Before proceeding with the following operations wash hands thoroughly.
2) Remove the cartridge from the bag (fig.A).
3) Soak the cartridge in a container full of cold water for approximately 15 minutes
(fig.B). Shake the cartridge to release the air it contains.
4) Insert the cartridge into the hopper pressing slightly to ensure correct insertion
(fig.C).
5) Fill the hopper with cold mains water up to the top level of the same and allow
filtering without closing the lid (fig.D).
6) Discard the water filtered in the previous section (or use it to water your plants).
7) Repeat this operation (sections 5 and 6) 3 times.
ACTIVATION OF THE CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR
1
Water filter with rectangular replaceable electronic indicator
Hold the lid. Press the "O/I" key for a few seconds until the 4 black bars,
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75 75
each of which corresponds to a period of one week, stabilise on the
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25 25
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electronic indicator (fig.1a). Insert the lid and immediately filter 1 litre*: 3
consecutive flashes of the same bars confirm activation of the electronic
indicator. The electronic indicator indicates that the total filtering capacity
is 75% (fig.1b). The electronic indicator indicates that the total filtering capacity is
25% (fig.1c). When it is time to replace the cartridge, the following symbol appears
on the display: " " (fig.1d).
* For models BIG (XXL) the hopper capacity is 1,5lt.
Replacement of replaceable electronic indicator:
For the replacement remove the electronic indicator lifting the lever positioned on the
upper part of the same and extract it from its housing (fig.L).
2
Water filter with removable trapezoidal electronic indicator
Remove the lid from the jug and check that the magnet is on the
underside of the lid (see fig.G). Turning the lid over, remove the
electronic indicator onto the back of your hand with a smart tap (see
fig.H). Press the "O/I" key for a few seconds until the 4 black bars,
each of which corresponds to a period of one week, stabilise on the electronic
indicator (fig.2a). Insert the electronic indicator into the lid: 3 consecutive flashes of
the same bars confirm activation of the electronic indicator. The electronic indicator
indicates that the total filtering capacity is 75% (fig.2b). The electronic indicator
indicates that the total filtering capacity is 25% (fig.2c). When it is time to replace
the cartridge, the following symbol appears on the display: " " (fig.2d).
3
Water filter with non-removable manual indicator
Turn the cartridge replacement indicator located on the back of the lid
in a clockwise direction as indicated in figure 3b in order to set the use
start month for the cartridge. The month of reference must be aligned
with the arrow printed on the lid.
4
Water filter with non-removable manual trapezoidal indicator
Turn the cartridge replacement indicator located in the upper part of
the lid in a clockwise direction in order to set the start month for the
cartridge (figure 4b).
5
Water filter with removable round manual indicator
Remove the lid from the pitcher, turn it upside down and slightly push
the manual indicator on its backside, in order to partially extract it from
t h e lid (fig.5b and fig.5c). Turn the upper lens of the indicator clockwise as
indicated in fig.6c, to set the start month and week for the cartridge (fig.M). The month
and week of reference must be aligned with the red sign printed on the upper lens of
the indicator. Insert the manual indicator into the lid by pushing as per fig.5d.
BATTERY INSERTION/REPLACEMENT
For jugs with removable rectangular electronic indicator and removable trapezoidal
electronic indicator it is possible to replace the battery. Check for the presence of
the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the indicator (see fig.I). The electronic
indicator works with a 1.5V LR44 type alkaline battery. Replace the battery when the
numbers or the bars on the display are not perfectly legible. Make sure your hands are
dry when you perform this operation.
1) Open the battery compartment located on the bottom of the appliance by unscrewing
the lid counter-clockwise. Facilitate this action by using a small coin.
2) Remove the flat battery.
3) Insert the new battery ensuring correct positioning of the polarities (positive pole
facing upwards).
4) Replace the lid on the battery compartment. During this operation, be sure to
correctly position the sealing gasket in the event it has been moved or removed
during opening of the lid and removal of the batteries (Fig. I).
5) Close the lid by screwing it with a small coin clockwise.
Remove the battery where the appliance is not being used for long periods of time.
Remove the battery as described in sections 1 and 2. Remove the battery and dispose
of as special waste at suitable collection points for recycling. For further information
concerning the disposal of batteries contact the shop where the appliance containing
batteries was purchased, the local council or the local waste disposal service.
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*only for models with electronic counter.