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Thank you for choosing a Katadyn portable water microfiltration system.
The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter meets industry standards for reduction of
bacteria (99.9999% Klebsiella terrigena) and protozoan cysts (99.9%
Giardia and Cryptosporidium). Its compact and lightweight design is easy
to use and essential equipment for camping, backpacking and trekking.
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Key Components
Prefilter
The modular prefilter (Figure 1-2) 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.
EasyFill™ Bottle Adaptor
The EasyFill Bottle Adaptor (Figure 2-1) conveniently attaches directly to
different sized watercontainers.
Hydration Bladder Compatible
Your Katadyn Hiker includes a connector (1) that allows the output hose to
attach to the quick connect fitting built-in to many hydration bladders such as
Nalgene, Jansport, etc. This convenient feature allows easy filling of hydration
bladders. See illustration (Figure 2-2) for installation.
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Product Set-up
The Hiker requires minimal set up. For best results, try out the Hiker before first field use to
familiarize yourself with its operation.
1)
Connect Hoses
Remove the plastic caps from the input and output barbs; retain for storage. Connect
input hose (hose with prefilter) to input barb at base of pump housing. Connect output
hose tooutput barb on top of cartridge. Connect the EasyFill Bottle Adaptor to the end
of theoutput hose. (Figures 1-1, 1-2, 2-1) For use with hydration bladder, connect
hydrationconnector to the end of the output hose. (Figure 2-2)
2)
Flush System
Important: Before first use, flush system by pumping approximately 1 liter of water
through the unit to remove harmless carbon dust. Slightly discolored water is normal
when flushing. 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)
Insert the EasyFill Bottle Adaptor into a clean water container or connect hydration
connector to bladder*. (Figure 2-1, 2-2)
3)
Make sure the hoses are not kinked. Begin pumping the handle in a slow, steady
manner. Approximately 48 strokes per minute equals 1 liter of water.
4)
After filling water container with filtered water, remove bottle adaptor/hydration
connector from container/bladder and prefilter from water source. Continue pumping
to remove remaining water from pump body.
5)
Store unit in the carry bag. To prevent the possibility of cross contamination, remove
the output hose and EasyFill Bottle Adaptor and store separately in the re-sealable
bag inside the carry bag.
*Note: Before each use, flush and discard a small amount (5 – 10 strokes) of water to
remove stale taste.
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Field Performance Tips
The Katadyn Hiker is designed to remove bacteria and protozoan cysts
such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. To extend cartridge 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 intake 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:
Lubricate pump handle o-ring. Silicone lubricant is provided with your new
unit. Remove handle collar and handle. (Figure 1-1) Clean excess build-up from
black rubbero-ring on bottom of handle. Place a small amount of silicone lubricant all
the way around the o-ring. Re-assemble.
Clogged cartridge. A clogged cartridge requires replacement. As a temporary
solution in the field, remove the cartridge and swish it around in water. See Cartridge
Installation for cartridge removal. Take care that untreated water does not contact
the cartridge output barb. If flow is not restored, replace cartridge.
2)
If unit pumps easily, but no water flow:
Make sure prefilter is submerged.
Make sure that hoses are not blocked or pinched.
Clean check valve. Occasionally, sediment may enter pump body and prevent
check valve from operating properly. This may cause lack of water draw. The check
valve caneasily be cleaned to restore maximum water output. Remove the cartridge.
Fill the pump housing half way with water, swirl around and discard water. Fill the
housing half way with water again and reinstall cartridge. Pump slowly to get water
started and resume normal pump rate when flow has begun.
3)
Prefilter: Rinse the prefilter in water to remove any particles that may be caught in
the strainer. For a more thorough cleaning, remove the prefilter from the input hose
and clean with water and a soft brush. Reassemble. Apply a small amount of silicone
lubricant to the strainer barb to ease assembly. (Figure 1-2)
For use without the weight. The prefilter is functional with or without the weight
(we recommend using with the weight). To use without the weight, remove the strainer
barb from the input hose. Re-assemble without the weight.
4)
Storage: Your Katadyn water system comes with a carry bag for storage. To prevent
the possibility of cross contamination, remove the output hose and EasyFill Bottle
Adaptor and store separately in a re-sealable bag inside the carry bag.
(Figure 1-1)
Output Hose
Bottle
Adaptor
(Figure 2-1)
Output Barb
Cartridge
Housing
Check Valve
(inside housing)
Handle Collar
Input Barb (with
built-in pressure
relief valve)
Pump Handle
O-Ring
Handle
(Figure 1-2)
Weight
Strainer
Input Hose
C P C
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(Figure 2-2)
Strainer
Barb
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