4)
After filling water container with filtered water, remove output hose from container and
input hose from water source. Continue pumping to remove remaining water from pump
body.
5)
Stow input hose inside pump body and store Mini inside the carry bag.
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Note: Before each use, flush and discard a small amount (5 – 10 strokes) of water to remove stale taste.
Field Performance Tips
The Katadyn Mini is designed to remove bacteria and protozoan cysts such as
Legionella, Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
To extend ceramic life, always use the best
water source available. Keep the intake prefilter clean and off the bottom. In heavy sediment con
ditions, wrap a coffee filter or bandanna around the intake prefilter. Where possible, place untreat
ed water in container and wait for sediment to settle out until water appears clear then filter from
water above the sediment.
Maintain your Katadyn water system to keep it operating smoothly.
1)
If handle is hard to push:
Clogged filter pores.
If the filter pores of the ceramic are clogged the ceramic needs to
be cleaned. Never use force when pumping. Remove the element by turning it counter
clockwise as far as it will go and lifting it from the housing. Regenerate the ceramic by
brushing under running water with the supplied cleaning pad until the light, original ceram
ic colour appears again. When reassembling hold output barb towards logo on pump hous
ing and turn clockwise as far as it will go while pushing down.
Lubricate pump handle oring.
Silicone lubricant is provided with your new unit.
Remove handle collar and handle. (Figure 11) Clean excess buildup from black rubber o
ring on bottom of handle. Place a small amount of silicone lubricant all the way around the
oring. Reassemble.
2)
If unit pumps easily, but no water flow:
Make sure prefilter is submerged.
Make sure that intake hose is not blocked or pinched.
Hold the filter vertically until water flows.
3)
Prefilter:
Rinse the prefilter in water to remove any particles that may be caught in the
strainer.
4)
Storage:
Your Katadyn water system comes with a carry bag for storage. To pre
vent the possibility of cross contamination, stow input hose inside pump body to
avoid contact with the output hose.
