GB DE Hiker Water Microfilter (Model #8013829) FRA NL DK SWE NOR FIN IT ESP POR RUS
English Thank you for choosing a Katadyn portable water microfiltration system. The Katadyn Hiker Microfilter meets industry standards for reduction of bacteria (99.9999%) and protozoan cysts like Giardia and Cryptosporidium (99.9%). Its compact and lightweight design is easy to use and essential equipment for camping, backpacking and trekking.
Key Components Output Hose Weight Strainer Barb Strainer (Figure 2 1) (Figure 2 2) EasyFill™ Bottle Adaptor The EasyFill Bottle Adaptor (Figure 2 1) conveniently attaches directly to different sized water con tainers. Prefilter The modular prefilter (Figure 2 2) is effective in still and running water. It consists of two compo nents: a strainer and a weight. The prefilter is important because it prevents large particles (larg er than 130 microns) from entering the water system.
Normal Operation 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Place input hose in untreated water source. Adjust the float to keep prefilter off the bottom and away from sediment. * Insert the EasyFill Bottle Adaptor into a clean water container . (Figure 2 1) 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. After filling water container with filtered water, remove bottle adaptor from container and prefilter from water source.
with water and a soft brush. Re assemble. Apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the strainer barb to ease assembly. (Figure 2 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. Storage: Your Katadyn water system comes with a carry bag for storage.
When You Travel Abroad, Camp or Backpack… …you run a risk of illness ranging from the inconvenience and discomfort of diarrhea to more seri ous illnesses caused by protozoan cysts (i.e., Giardia, Cryptosporidium), viruses and bacteria. The microorganisms that cause these diseases are often found in the food and water you consume. Lakes, streams and the local water supply may be contaminated.
