Key Components
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Thank you for choosing a Katadyn portable water microfiltration
system. The Katadyn Pocket Microfilter meets industry standards for
reduction of bacteria (99.9999% Klebsiella terrigena) and
protozoan cysts (99.9% Giardia and Cryptosporidium). The Pocket
is Katadyn's most rugged filter and comes with a lifetime warranty.
Professionals trust its longevity and the filter is ideal for 1-4 persons
while trekking, on journeys and on expeditions.
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Field Performance Tips
The Katadyn Pocket 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 conditions, wrap a coffee filter or bandanna around the input prefilter.
Where possible, place untreated 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. Unscrew the pump base
counter- clockwise from the lower end of the filter housing and remove the plastic
sleeve by pulling it downwards. Clean the ceramic element by brushing it
with the supplied cleaning pad until the light, originally color appears again. Be
careful not to have unfiltered water touching the filter output. Push the plastic sleeve
over the ceramic element. Apply a drop of silicone lubricant on the thread of the
pump base. Tighten the pump base clockwise.
2) Lubricate pump handle o-ring and threads.
Silicone lubricant is provided
with your new unit. Unscrew the handle collar on the upper part of the filter
element counter clockwise and remove the pump handle. (Figure 1-1) Clean excess
build-up from black rubber o-ring on bottom of handle. Place a small amount of
silicone lubricant on the thread of the filter element. Re-assemble.
3) If unit pumps easily, but no water flow:
Make sure prefilter is submerged.
Make sure that input 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 remove the output hose with the bottle clip
and store separately in the re-sealable bag inside the carry bag.
(Figure 1-1)
Output Hose
Pump Handle
Pump Handle
O- Ring
Handle Collar
Input Barb
Thread
Bottle Clip
Product
Set-up
1)
Prefilter
The modular prefilter (Figure 2-3) is effective in still and running water. It consists of
two components: a strainer and a weight.
Note: Apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the strainer barb to ease assembly.
The prefilter is important because it prevents large particles (larger than
130 microns) from entering the water system. See Field Performance Tips for helpful
hints.
2) Connect
Hoses
Push the hose float on to the input hose (hose with prefilter). Position the float approx.
4 inches from prefilter. Attach the input hose to the input barb on the pump base. Push
the bottle clip on to the output hose. Attach the output hose to the output barb.
( Figures 1-1, 2-1, 2-3).
3)
Flush System
Important: Before first use, flush system by pumping approximately 0.5 liters of water
through the unit to remove harmless ceramic dust. See following section on Normal
Operation on how to filter water.
Normal Operation
1)
Place input hose in untreated water source. Adjust the float to keep prefilter off the
bottom and away from sediment.
2)
Attach the bottle clip on the output hose on to a clean water container*. (Figure 2-1)
3)
Hold the filter vertically and begin pumping the handle in a slow, steady manner.
Make sure the input hose is not kinked.
4)
After filling water container with filtered water, remove bottle clip from container
and input hose from water source. Continue pumping to remove remaining water
from pump body.
5)
Store the unit in the carry bag. To prevent the possibility of cross contamination
remove the output hose with the clip and store separately in the re-sealable bag inside
the carry bag.
*Note: Before each use, flush and discard a small amount (0.2 litres) of water to remove
stale taste.
(Figure 2-3)
(Figure 2-1)
(Figure 2-2)
Output Barb Output Hose
Ceramic Element
Measuring Gauge
Plastic Sleeve
Pump Base
Bottle Clip
Input Barb
Pump Base
Ceramic Element
Output Barb
X>Y
Strainer
Weight
Input Hose
Strainer Barb
X
y
Float
