Katadyn 8013418 Operating Instructions Manual - Important Precautions
Thank you for purchasing the Katadyn Survivor06 desalinator. It was designed and built to
rigorous specifications by Katadyn Products Inc., to provide fresh water in emergency situ
ations. Please before operating the Survivor, take the short time needed to read this Manual.
This small investment of time will help assure many years of troublefree operation. Be sure
to fill in the enclosed warranty card and return it to us as soon as possible. This is required
to fulfill the terms of your warranty.
Important Precautions
•
Avoid
sucking in oil, gasoline, or other petroleumbased products – they will quickly destroy
the membrane.
•
Avoid
drawing water from a confined source. As the salt concentration increases, the unit
will become harder to pump.
•
Do not adjust
the relief valve. This valve is preset in the factory. Adjusting this valve can dam
age the pump and void your warranty.
• It is normal to detect a slight taste in the fresh water. However, do not drink water with a strong
salt flavor.
• The strainer may eventually clog and need rinsing. If the unit is hard to pump, either the strain
er is clogged or the water is unusually cold or salty.
• During prolonged emergency use, pump the unit for at least 10 minutes each day to keep sea
water from stagnating inside the unit.
• If the unit will not be used again for several days, remove any accessible seawater from it. To
do so, remove the intake strainer and hose from the feed water. Turn the unit upside down, and
pump the handle up and down normally until water stops coming out.
• After the unit has been used, flush the membrane with biocide before storing it again. This will
prevent the growth of bacteria inside the unit. Refer to “Storage” below.
• If the feedwater has an high bacteria content, use biocide daily.
• Store the biocide in a dry, ventilated area.
•
IMPORTANT:
For your safety, we require that an inspection be completed
once a year
.
Our regional service centers are trained to perform all necessary quality checks or you can
return the unit to Katadyn for inspection.
IMPORTANT: The Survivor06 is designed for use in emergency conditions.
After it has been used once under such conditions, consult your dealer to deter
mine if any service is required.