how to maintain a katadyn hiker pro water filter

Katadyn Hiker Pro is a simple-to-
Use a water filter designed to remove bacteria, native animals, cysts, algae, spores and deposits from water sources.
It features a pleated cartridge that is durable and requires minimal maintenance.
Getting the best performance from the filter takes a few simple steps.
Difficulty in cleaning Katadyn Hiker Pro water filter: O-for easy lubrication pump-ring.
If the handle becomes difficult to pump, remove the handle collar and handle.
Clean black O-
Ring with silicone lubricant and lubricate it.
Katadyn provides lubricants for every hiker.
Re-assembly and testing.
To ensure O-
The ring will not dry and do so every time before camping.
Clean check valve.
Remove the filter of the unit and fill half with clear water.
Turn the water and pour it out.
Repeat and replace the filter.
Slowly pump water and let the water flow again.
At the site, this usually solves the problem if the unit pump is easy but not pumped.
Clean the pre-filter. Remove the pre-
Filter and remove from the hose.
Brush gently pre
Clean Filtration.
The hose is then reassembled and reconnected to the hose after being packed in the coffee filter.
Disinfection for a long timeterm storage. Add 2 tbsp.
A liter of bleach.
Pump the solution through the filter.
Continue pumping until all remaining water passes through the filter and hose.
Remove the cartridge and dry it.
Since bleach may season future filtered water, please pump a few liters of water before your next trip.
Replace the filter.
When the filter is blocked, try to clean it by spinning in the water.
Make sure to avoid cross contamination of the output nozzle.
Preventive maintenance helps to extend the service life of the filter.
When selecting the water source to filter, use the clearest water as much as possible. Use the pre-
The float of the filter keeps the hose away from the bottom of the mud and water source.
If possible, allow sediment to settle out of dirty water before filtering, or use a coffee filter wrapped around the pre-filter
Filter to help prevent sediment.
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