Closed
Open
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Preconditioning the System
(When New or After Extended Storage)
1.
Prime - Fill the bottle with water to the fill line (indicated on outside of bottle). Insert
cartridge/bottle cap into bottle. Turn bottle cap clockwise until tight. Squeeze bottle
firmly with both hands to start water flow. Repeat until two bottles of water have
been run through the system. While priming, keep bottle as full as possible. Flow
rate will improve once the system is fully primed.
2.
Again, fill the bottle with water to the fill line. Insert cartridge/bottle cap into bottle.
Turn bottle cap clockwise until tight. Allow to sit for two hours prior to use.
Normal Operation
(After Preconditioning)
1.
Fill the bottle with water to the fill line (Figure 4).
Remember, the clearer the water, the longer the Cyst and
Prefilter will last.
2.
Insert cartridge/bottle cap into bottle. Turn bottle cap
clockwise until tight.
3.
Flip open mouth piece. Note: The mouth piece has two
positions. Pull the mouth piece up to open. Push it down to
close (Figure 5).
Do not remove mouth piece.
4.
Hold the bottle upright when drinking. Squeeze and sip
using continuous pressure.
Important Notes
1.
To be purified, water must pass through the ViruStat® cartridge. The flow rate is
slower than an ordinary sports water bottle to ensure complete purification.
2.
New and stored units must be preconditioned. See “Preconditioning the System”
section.
3.
Squeeze and sip using continuous pressure. Do not pump. You will notice a 2-4
second pause after squeezing, like using a long straw, before water flows.
4.
Always hold bottle upright when drinking. Water will not pass through the cartridge
if bottle is upside down or at an angle.
Product Set-Up
(Before First Use)
1.
Rinse inside of bottle
2.
IMPORTANT! Flush Prefilter
Attach Carbon Prefilter to Bottle Cap. Fill bottle with tap water. Install Bottle Cap on
bottle and tighten. Firmly squeeze bottle with both hands until 1/2 bottle of water has
been run through the system.
Remove bottle cap.
3. Assemble the cartridge
Remove the red label from the top of the Virustat® (Figure 2).
Attach the Cyst Filter to the bottom of the ViruStat® and the
Prefilter to the bottom of the Cyst Filter. Gently twist each
component while pushing it on. Make sure ALL O-rings and
components are fully seated and assembled. The cartridge must
be assembled in this way to ensure purification in all water
conditions. Firmly twist and push the cartridge into the bottle cap
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
Figure 2
IMPORTANT!
Remove Safety Seal!
Key Components
Following the U.S. EPA microbiological water purifier test protocols, the MyBottle system’s
long-lasting, replaceable ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge killed or removed:
•
99.9999% of waterborne bacteria such as Klebsiella terrigena
•
99.99% of waterborne viruses* including Poliovirus Type 1* and Type 1 Rotavirus
Strain SA-11*
•
99.9% of waterborne protozoa such as Giardia
•
Bad tastes and odors
ViruStat
Cyst Filter
Carbon
Prefilter
Figure 1
Cushioned
mouth piece
Thank you for choosing the Katadyn MyBottle
Personal Water Purification System
This personal water purification system has been proven to render water microbiologically safe for
drinking. Intended only for short-term, limited or emergency use (not intended for long-term use).
Directions For Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Katadyn MyBottle personal water purification systems eliminate the need to carry or locate safe drink-
ing water, whether you are hiking, traveling or in an emergency situation. Only Katadyn MyBottle
personal water bottle purifiers place the advanced technology of a microbial purification cartridge
into a standard water bottle. The result is a personal hydration system that provides antimicrobial
protection against cysts, bacteria and viruses*.
When To Use
Katadyn MyBottle personal water bottle purifiers are designed for use with untreated fresh water
sources, such as lakes, rivers and streams. They also provide protection against waterborne patho-
gens that may still be present in the tap water of many foreign countries. MyBottle systems are also
effective in emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes, or any time service from a
municipal water treatment plant fails.
Katadyn MyBottle personal water bottle purifiers provide a convenient alternative to pump-style water
purifiers. Because they are designed for personal use, MyBottle systems are not suitable for situations
when large volumes of water must be treated.
How They Work
Katadyn MyBottle personal water purification systems utilize a multi-stage, modular system. At the
heart of the system is the ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge. The ViruStat® uses PentaPure
penta-iodide resin to kill 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, including Klebsiella terrigena and
99.99% of viruses*, such as Poliovirus Type 1* and Rotavirus Strain SA-11*. The ViruStat® employs
a patented ion-release technology that dramatically reduces residual iodine, and a special layer of
coconut-carbon that further minimizes any residue. The ViruStat® cartridge is preceded by a replace-
able 1-micron filter that removes 99.9% of pathogenic cysts, such as Giardia. A Prefilter is installed
below the Cyst filter to remove sediment and organic contaminants.
Please carefully read the following instructions for maximum performance of your Katadyn MyBottle
personal water purification system. Failure to follow the instructions found in this manual may result
in unsafe drinking water.
Figure 4
Fill Line
Straw
Figure 5
Bottle cap with
integral carry loop
Bottle
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