WARNINGS
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continued
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PRODUCT SETUP
NORMAL OPERATION
WARNINGS
INTENDED USE OF KATADYN BeFree HERO FF
Katadyn BeFree Hero FF
Art. No. 8020570
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the two tamper evident closures of the drink nozzle (see figure 1):
Flush system by running 1 liter of filtered or treated water through the
Filter Membrane to remove harmless particles and dust. See following
section on Normal Operation on how to filter water.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings
in this manual before using the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF. Failure to
follow all warnings and instructions may result in exposure to harmful
microorganisms and illness.
- Never use the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF to filter seawater or brackish
water or chemically contaminated water, such as water from mine
tailing ponds or near large agricultural operations. The Katadyn BeFree
Hero FF does not make drinkable water from these sources and does
not remove radioactive materials.
- Improper threading of cap to the Hydrapak
®
SoftFlask™ could cause
fluid leakage and result in illness.
- Do not hold or squeeze the Filter Membrane with your hand while
opening or closing the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF (see Normal
Operation). Carefully hold the top part of the flask when opening or
closing the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF allowing the Filter Membrane to
rotate freely inside the flask. Holding or squeezing the Filter Membrane
while opening or closing the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF could result in
damage or breakage to the Filter Membrane, thus compromising/
damaging the filter (which could allow harmful microorganisms to
bypass the filter, leading to illness).
- If the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF has been dropped into a fresh water
source, follow instructions for long term storage to completely disinfect
filter before use. If the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF is damaged or
contaminated, do not use.
- Do not allow fresh water to contaminate the output parts (drink nozzle,
filter output).
Open the system by holding the top of the Hydrapak
®
Soft Flask™ and
unscrew the Filter Membrane counter-clockwise. Close the system by
screwing Filter Membrane clockwise onto the Hydrapak
®
Soft Flask™
ensuring a proper thread seal and avoiding cross-threading which could
lead to bypass, ensuring a tight seal (see figure 3)
F
igure (3) Opening and Closing
Do not hold or squeeze the Filter Membrane
with your hand while opening or closing the
Katadyn BeFree Hero FF.
open
close
- To minimize risk, when filtering water, do not splash dirty or fresh water
on the drink nozzle and do not share the drink nozzle with others.
(Note: Illness can be spread by sharing drink nozzle with other people.)
- Do not filter any substance or liquid other than fresh water through your
Katadyn BeFree Hero FF or the Filter Membrane may become damaged
or contaminated.
- Before long term storage, disinfect the Filter Membrane thoroughly to
prevent growth of mold, mildew and bacteria which could cause illness
(see Long Term Storage).
- Do not use dishwasher or microwave to disinfect the Filter Membrane
or the drink nozzle. Doing so will damage or melt the parts from high
heat. The Hydrapak
®
Soft Flask™ can be put in the dishwasher on the
top rack.
- Always seek the best fresh water source available.
- Always handle the Katadyn BeFree Hero FF carefully.
When used properly in accordance with the instructions provided in
this manual, this product is designed to reduce the levels of bacteria,
protozoan cysts and viruses in fresh water sources when there is a
doubt that the water was sufficiently treated against microbiological
contamination. The Katadyn BeFree Hero FF is only to be used as a water
filter.
Figure (1) Removing tamper evident closures
