Katadyn Base Camp Water Microfilter Manual

Summary of Base Camp Water Microfilter

  • Page 1

    Base camp water microfilter.

  • Page 2: Product

    Thank you for choosing a katadyn portable water microfiltration system. The katadyn base camp microfilter meets industry standards for reduction of bacteria (99.9999% klebsiella terri- gena) and protozoan cysts (99.9% giardia and cryptospori- dium). It is designed to be filled with water and suspend...

  • Page 3: Normal Operation

    2) install filter cartridge press cartridge into external threaded opening of bag until the o-ring can no longer be seen. This may require some effort. A small amount of silicon grease on the cartridge o-ring will aid the insertion. Do not grasp the cartridge around the pleated surface, since it may...

  • Page 4: Field Performance Tips

    4) hang base camp in convenient location. For best flow, hang from highest possible location (figure 4). 5) open hose valve to begin water flow. Close valve to stop flow. Ensure valve is in open position while filtering. Field performance tips the katadyn base camp is designed to remove bacteria and...

  • Page 5: Cartridge Capacity

    N long-term storage (after your trip is over) disinfect your microfilter before storage to prevent microbiological growth within the cartridge. 1) fill a liter container with tap water and add 2 tablets of micropur purification or micropur forte (if not available use 2 tablespoons of ordinary househ...

  • Page 6: Product Registration

    When you travel abroad, camp or backpack… …you run a risk of illness ranging from the inconvenience and discomfort of diarrhea to more serious illnesses caused by protozoan cysts (i.E., giardia, cryptosporidium), viruses and bacteria. The microorganisms that cause these diseases are often found in t...