Long-Term Storage (After Your Trip Is Over)
Store the Pocket filter as follows:
1)
Unscrew the pump base and clean the ceramic element by brushing with the supplied cleaning
pad. Allow to air-dry completely.
2)
Rinse the black plastic sleeve and remove any dirt.
3)
Lubricate the o-rings and the threads of the filter element and the pump base.
4)
Re-assemble the filter.
5)
Wrap input hose around body and store Pocket inside the carry bag.
Note: When removing unit from long-term storage, flush the system with one litre of water to
remove any stale tasting water.
Ceramic Capacity
Ceramic capacity depends on water quality. The dirtier the water the more often you will have to
clean the element. This reduces the capacity of approx. 13’000 gallons (50’000 litres). If the gap
of the measuring gauge fits over the ceramic it is time to replace the filter (Figure 2-3). Inspect the
ceramic for cracks after cleaning, if you dropped the filter or if you had freezing temperatures. If
the filter shows cracks it will no longer protect you from microorganisms.
Ceramic Installation
Replacement filter elements are available from the dealer where you purchased your Katadyn
Pocket.
1)
Unscrew the pump base counter clockwise from the lower end of the filter housing and remove
the plastic sleeve by pulling it downwards.
2)
Unscrew the handle collar on the upper part of the ceramic element counterclockwise and
remove the pump handle. Lubricate o-ring.
3)
Remove new ceramic element from packaging
4)
Insert pump handle into the new ceramic element and tighten the handle collar clockwise.
5)
Push the plastic sleeve over the new ceramic element. Apply a drop of silicone lubricant to
the thread of the pump base. Tighten the pump base to the housing clockwise.
6)
Flush ceramic element by pumping and discarding the first litre.
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