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LongTerm Storage (After Your Trip is Over)
Disinfect your microfilter before storage to prevent microbiological growth within the pump.
1)
Fill a liter container with tap water and 2 teaspoons of ordinary household bleach.
2)
Place prefilter into solution.
3)
Pump entire amount of solution through unit (into sink or container).
4)
Remove prefilter from the solution and continue pumping another 5 to 10 strokes
to remove remaining water from the pump body and hoses.
5)
Remove cartridge and allow to dry.
6)
Wrap hoses around body and store in stuff sack.
Note: When removing unit from longterm storage, flush the system with one liter of water
to remove any stale tasting water.
Cartridge Capacity
Cartridge capacity depends on water quality. The Katadyn Guide was tested at 200 gallons
and found effective for removal of bacteria and protozoan cysts like Giardia and
Cryptosporidium. For maximum performance, cartridge should be replaced after 200
gallons (750 liters) or when the unit becomes hard to pump.
Cartridge Installation
Replacement cartridges are available from the dealer where you purchased your Katadyn
Guide.
1)
Remove input and output hose from base. Unscrew the base.
2)
Grasp housing and firmly push on top of handle to remove the cartridge from the
housing.
3)
Grasp cartridge and remove from handle shaft. If on trail, pack out used cartridge
and discard in trash receptacle.
4)
Rinse inside of Guide housing with clear water (nonfiltered water is ok). Wipe
inside of housing and housing threads with soft cloth to remove sediment.
5)
Remove new cartridge from packaging.
6)
Insert new cartridge onto handle shaft and into housing. Important: Make sure
that oring seal on the bottom of the cartridge is evenly seated around the housing.
7)
Reassemble base and hoses.
8)
Flush cartridge by pumping and discarding the first liter.
