Katadyne Hiker Water Filter Cleaning

Written By: Dylan Carey
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Katadyne Hiker Water Filter Cleaning

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

Has your Katadyne Hiker water filter become unable to pump or exceptionally hard to do so? Use this guide to regain functionality and ease of use.

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    • Remove the "snap fit" guard by pulling directly away from the filter body.

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    • Remove the pump handle by pulling it completely out of the shaft.

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    • Use the pump handle to remove the filter cap.

    • Place the horizontal groove of the pump handle depicted in image 1 onto the filter fins.

    • Press the pump handle firmly against the fins and turn the filter counter clockwise.

    • Once unscrewed, remove the filter completely from the body.

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    • Only perform this step if solid particles are evident on the outside of the filter.

    • Lightly brush the entire filter with a soft bristled toothbrush under running water.

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    • Replace the filter inside the filter body and screw clockwise until tight.

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    • Lubricate the pump handle O-ring extensively with the Katadyne lubricant (sold with pump).

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    • Replace the pump handle inside the pump handle shaft.

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    • Replace the "snap-fit" guard by pushing directly toward the filter body.

Conclusion

If difficulty pumping persists, a new filter is required.

Author

Dylan Carey

Member since: 24/02/15

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One comment

wow. this is very helpful post.

thanks for nice guide line..

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