Katadyn BeFree User Manual
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E) How to get service
To receive coverage under this warranty, please return your Katadyn BeFree™
to the retailer where you purchased the product for repair, replacement or
refund. If you are not completely satisfied with the service you receive from
your retailer, or if you have any questions regarding this warranty, please
contact Katadyn Customer Service by telephone, email or in writing at:
Katadyn North America, Inc.
Customer Service
4830 Azelia Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55429 | USA
Tel 800-755-6701
outdoor@katadyn.com
F) How state law applies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on Katadyn BeFree™
A) What is covered
Your Katadyn BeFree™ is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship.
B) How long warranty coverage lasts
This warranty lasts two years from the date of purchase of your Katadyn
BeFree™.
C) What Katadyn will do
In the event of a defect in material or workmanship within the two-year
warranty period, Katadyn will either repair, replace or refund the purchase
price of your Katadyn BeFree™, at Katadyn’s sole discretion.
D) What is not covered
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by product misuse, abuse
or failure to follow instructions provided herein for proper use, maintenance,
cleaning or storage. This warranty also does not cover, and expressly
excludes coverage for, any incidental or consequential damages arising out
of the purchase, use or performance of the product. Some state laws do not
allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
Disinfect your Katadyn BeFree™ before storage to prevent microbiological
growth within the EZ-Clean Membrane™.
A) Fill a container with filtered or treated water and add 1 Micropur Tablet.
(If not available, use 4 drops of ordinary household bleach.)
B) Pour the solution into the Hyd
rap
ak
®
So
ftF
las
k™
. Close the system
by screwing the cap (with EZ-Clean Membrane™) clockwise.
C) Squeeze the entire amount of water through the EZ Clean Membrane™.
D) Allow the components to air dry completely before reassembling the
system.
Note: When removing the Katadyn BeFree™ from long-term storage, flush the
system with 2 liters of filtered or treated water to remove any stale tasting water.
The life span of the EZ-Clean Membrane™ depends on water quality. T
o
extend life of your EZ-Clean Membrane™, clean it regularly. For optimum filter
perfor
mance replace the EZ-Clean Membrane™ after 1000 liters or 264 gallons
or if water flow has slowed or stopped (review Perfor
mance Tips to ensure best
product perfor
mance).
Replacement EZ-Clean Membrane™ Installation
Katadyn BeFree™ Replacement EZ-Clean Membranes™ are available from the
dealer where you purchased your Katadyn BeFree™.
To replace your EZ-Clean Membrane™ twist cap in a counter-clockwise motion
and remove the EZ-Clean Membrane™ from the Hyd
rap
ak
®
SoftFlask™.
Ins
tal
l
new EZ-Clean Membrane™ by screwing it into the Hyd
rap
ak
®
SoftFlask™ i
n a
clockwise motion.
FILTER CAR
TRIDGE CAPACITY & REPLACEMENT
LONG TERM STORAGE (
AFTER
YOUR
TRIP
IS
OVER
)
If Shake or Swish fail to restore water flow, replace EZ-Clean Membrane™.
-> On extended trips, bring along an EZ-Clean Membrane™ Replacement.
D) Trapped air in the EZ-Clean Membrane™ may also reduce flow rates.
Fill the Hyd
rap
ak
®
So
ftF
las
k™
with a small amount of fresh water, close
the system and the cap of the drink nozzle, shake the system, open the cap
again and squeeze the Hyd
rap
ak
®
So
ftF
las
k™
until the air goes through the
EZ-Clean Membrane™.
PERFORMANCE TIPS (
CONTINUED
)
PERFORMANCE TIPS (
CONTINUED
)
C) If water flow is slow, or the H
ydr
apa
k
®
So
ftF
las
k™
becomes harder to
squeeze, use ONE of the EZ Clean steps (Shake, Swish) printed on the outside
of t
he Hydrapak
®
SoftFlask™:
Shake
Fill the Hyd
rap
ak
®
So
ftF
las
k™
with fresh water & shake to easily clean the EZ-
Clean Membrane™ in the field
-OR-
Swish
Remove the filter and swish in any fresh water source to clean in the field (Note:
DO NOT allow the drink nozzle and top of the filter to contact contaminated
water sources).
Shake
Swish
IMPORTANT
: Do not rinse the EZ-Clean Membrane™ horizontally under
running water. (See W
ARNING section)
PERFORMANCE TIPS
To extend the life of your EZ-Clean Membrane™, always use the best available
fresh water source. Avoid still water or water in areas of heavy human or
animal use.
Maintain your Katadyn BeFree™ to keep it operating properly.
A) If the Katadyn BeFree™ leaks near the cap
Unscrew the filter and screw it back on. Make sure that you position the filter
straight on the thread of the Hyd
rap
ak
®
So
ftF
las
k™
and tighten it firmly
.
B) If the Katadyn BeFree™ is dropped hard, check the hollow fibers visually and
perfor
m the filter integrity test to make sure the fibers are ok.
IMPORTANT
: Do not touch the hollow fibers with a tool or with your
fingers. (See WARNING section)
Filter Integrity Test
If you suspect that your Katadyn BeFree™ may have been damaged in
some way, you can per
form this quick and easy integrity test in the field.
1. Squeeze fresh water through the Katadyn BeFree™
IMPORTANT
: The integrity test only works with a wet EZ-Clean
Membrane™.
2. Try to blow air - using your mouth - through the drink nozzle into the
Hydrapak
®
SoftFlask™.
-> cannot blow through filter = fiber ok
-> can blow through filter = fiber broken
Stop: DO NOT USE FILTER! Replace EZ-Clean Membrane™
Congratulations on your purchase of the Katadyn BeFree™. When used properly
in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual, this product is
designed to reduce the levels of bacteria and
protozoan cysts commonly found in
fresh water sources to make it safer for drinking. It meets the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s microbiological water purifier standards for reduction of
bacteria (99.9999% Klebsiella terrigena) and protozoan cysts (99.9% Giardia
and Cryptosporidium). It is ideal for hiking, camping in the wilder
ness or
traveling in areas where treated water is unavailable.
Water definitions as used in this manual
Fresh water = Untreated water (Lakes, Rivers, Streams, etc.)
Filtered fresh water = Potable drinking water
Treated water = T
reated tap water or chemically disinfected water, or boiled
disinfected water
INTENDED USE OF THE Katadyn BeFree™
Katadyn BeFree™
Water Filtration System™
0.6L, 1.0L, 3.0L
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Tel 800-755-6701
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION & SPECIFICATIONS
Katadyn BeFree™ LIMITED WARRANTY (
CONTINUED
)
Katadyn BeFree™ LIMITED WARRANTY
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Rate:
Up to 2L of water per minute
Filter Capacity:
Up to 1,000 l, depending on water quality
Weight:
Katadyn BeFree
TM
0.6L: 59 g / 2 oz
Katadyn BeFree
TM
1.0L: 63 g / 2.3 oz
Katadyn BeFree
TM
3.0L: 100 g / 3.5 oz
Dimensions:
Katadyn BeFree
TM
0.6L:
8.0 x 6.5 x 27.5 cm / 3.1 x 2.5 x 10.8 in
Katadyn BeFree
TM
1.0L:
8.0 x 6.5 x 26.5 cm / 3.1 x 2.5 x 10.4 in
Katadyn BeFree
TM
3.0L:
23 x 7.5 x 44.7 cm / 9.0 x 2.9 x 17.6 in