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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 conec-

tor 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 out-

put 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.

FIELD PERFORMANCE TIPS

The Katadyn Hiker Pro 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 ban-
danna 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 rubber 
o-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 also Hiker Pro removable
Filter Protector. Take care that untreated water does not contact the cartridge output barb. If
flow is not restored, replace cartridge. See Cartridge Installation for cartridge removal.

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 can
easily 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)

8018522-0 Hiker-Hiker PRO Manual EU-11-Sprachen_CONTENT_103656-Katadyn-B-da1a

Summary of Contents for 8018280 Hiker Pro

Page 1: ...Hiker Pro Water Microfilter Model 8018280 Hiker Pro Replacement Cartridge Model 8014644 EN DE FR NL DK SWE NOR FIN IT ESP POR...

Page 2: ...lla terrigena and protozoan cysts 99 9 Giardia and Cryptosporidium Its com pact and lightweight design is easy to use and essential equipment for camping back packing and trekking Housing English Cart...

Page 3: ...ws easy filling of hydration bladders See illustration Figure 2 2 for installation PRODUCT SET UP The Hiker Pro requires minimal set up For best results try out the Hiker Pro before first field use to...

Page 4: ...tain 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...

Page 5: ...bacteria Klebsiella terrigena and pro tozoan cysts Giardia and Cryptosporidium For maximum performance cartridge should be replaced after 750 liters or when the unit becomes hard to pump CARTRIDGE IN...

Page 6: ...und cartridge there will be approximately a 2 overlap and hold in place Slip the flexible netting over the cartridge Adjust filter protector screen and netting so they are posi tioned evenly The use o...

Page 7: ...oving pack or bladder Note Ensure quick connect fittings are correct size for your hydration pack drink hose 1 4 inside diameter before proceeding to Step 1 1 Cut hydration pack drink hose at desired...

Page 8: ...r suggestions please contact us at 41 44 839 21 11 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please take a moment to register your new Katadyn product by completing the short product registration form online at www katady...

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