Normal Operation
1) Place input hose in untreated water source. Adjust the float to keep prefilter off the
bottom and away from sediment.
2) Insert the EasyFill Bottle Adaptor into a clean water container
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. (Figure 21)
3) 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.
4) After filling water container with filtered water, remove bottle adaptor from container
and prefilter from water source. Continue pumping to remove remaining water from
pump body.
5) Store unit in the carry bag. To prevent the possibility of cross contamination, remove
the output hose and EasyFill Bottle Adaptor and store separately in the resealable
bag inside the carry bag.
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Note: Before each use, flush and discard a small amount (5 – 10 strokes) of water to remove stale
taste.
Field Performance Tips
The Katadyn Hiker is designed to remove bacteria and protozoan cysts such as
Giardia and Cryptosporidium. To extend cartridge life, always use the best
water source available. Keep the intake prefilter clean and off the bottom. In heavy sedi
ment conditions, wrap a coffee filter or bandanna around the intake prefilter. Where possible,
place untreated water in container and wait for sediment to settle out until water appears clear
then filter from water above the sediment.
Maintain your Katadyn water system to keep it operating smoothly
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1) If handle is hard to push:
Lubricate pump handle oring. Silicone lubricant is provided with your new unit.
Remove handle collar and handle. (Figure 11) Clean excess buildup from black rubber
oring on bottom of handle. Place a small amount of silicone lubricant all the way around
the oring. Reassemble.
Clogged cartridge. A clogged cartridge requires replacement. As a temporary solution
in the field, remove the cartridge and swish it around in water. Take care that untreated
water does not contact the cartridge output barb. If flow is not restored, replace cartridge.
2) If unit pumps easily, but no water flow:
Make sure prefilter is submerged.
Make sure that hoses are not blocked or pinched.
Clean check valve. Occasionally, sediment may enter pump body and prevent check
valve from operating properly. This may cause lack of water draw. The check valve can eas
ily be cleaned to restore maximum water output. Remove the cartridge. Fill the pump hous
ing half way with water, swirl around and discard water. Fill the housing half way with water
again and reinstall cartridge. Pump slowly to get water started and resume normal pump
rate when flow has begun.
3) Prefilter: Rinse the prefilter in water to remove any particles that may be caught in the
strainer. For a more thorough cleaning, remove the prefilter from the input hose and clean
