Katadyn Exstream Personal Water Purification System User manual

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1. Prime - Fill the bottle with water to the fill line (indicated on outside of bottle). Insert
cartridge/bottle cap into bottle. Turn bottle cap clockwise until tight. Squeeze bottle
firmly with both hands to start water flow. Repeat until two bottles of water have been
run through the system. While priming, keep bottle as full as possible. Flow rate will
improve once the system is fully primed.
2. Again, fill the bottle with water to the fill line. Insert cartridge/bottle cap into bottle.
Turn bottle cap clockwise until tight. Allow to sit for two hours prior to use.
1. Fill the bottle with water to the fill line (Figure 4). Remember, the clearer the water, the
longer the Cyst and Prefilter will last.
2. Insert cartridge/bottle cap into bottle.
Turn bottle cap clockwise until tight.
3. Open bite valve. Note: The bite valve has two
positions. Pull the bite valve out to open. Push
it in to close (Figure 5). Do not remove bite valve.
4. Hold the bottle upright when drinking. Squeeze and
sip using continuous pressure.
Open
Closed
Pre-Condition the System
(When New or After Extended Storage)
Normal Operation (After Preconditioning)
Figure 5
Figure 4
Fill Line
Important Notes
1. To be purified, water must pass through the ViruStat® cartridge. The flow rate is
slower than an ordinary sports water bottle to ensure complete purification.
2. New and stored units must be preconditioned. See “Preconditioning the System” section.
3. Squeeze and sip using continuous pressure. Do not pump. You will notice a 2-4 second
pause after squeezing, like using a long straw, before water flows.
4. Always hold bottle upright when drinking. Water will not pass through the cartridge if
bottle is upside down or at an angle.
Product Set-Up (Before First Use)
1. Rinse inside of bottle
2. IMPORTANT! Flush Prefilter
Attach Carbon Prefilter to bottle cap. Fill bottle with tap water. Install bottle cap on bottle
and tighten. Firmly squeeze bottle with both hands until 1/2 bottle of water has been run
through the system. Remove bottle cap.
3. Assemble the cartridge
Remove the red label from the top of the Virustat® (Figure 2). Attach
the Cyst Filter to the bottom of the ViruStat® and the Prefilter to the
bottom of the Cyst Filter. Gently twist each component while pushing
it on. Make sure ALL O-rings and components are fully seated and
assembled. The cartridge must be assembled in this way to ensure
purification in all water conditions. Firmly twist and push the cartridge
into the bottle cap (Figure 3).
Figure 2
Figure 3
IMPORTANT!
Remove Safety Seal!
Key Components
Following the rigid U.S. EPA microbiological water purifier test protocols, the Exstream
system’s long-lasting, replaceable ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge killed or
removed:
• 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria such as Klebsiella terrigena
• 99.99% of waterborne viruses including Poliovirus type 1 and
Type 1 Rotavirus Strain SA-11
• 99.9% of waterborne protozoa such as Giardia
• Bad tastes and odors
ViruStat
Cyst Filter
Carbon Prefilter
Bottle
Figure 1
Bite Valve
Bottle Cap
This personal water purification system has been proven to render water microbiologically safe for
drinking. Intended only for short-term, limited or emergency use (not intended for long-term use).
Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION
See end of manual for additional precautionary statements.
Directions For Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Katadyn Exstream personal water purification systems eliminate the need to carry or locate safe
drinking water, whether you are hiking, traveling or in an emergency situation. Only Katadyn
Exstream personal water bottle purifiers place the advanced technology of a microbial purification
cartridge into a standard water bottle. The result is a personal hydration system that provides
antimicrobial protection against cysts, bacteria and viruses.
When To Use
Katadyn Exstream personal water bottle purifiers are designed for use with untreated fresh water
sources, such as lakes, rivers and streams. They also provide protection against
waterborne pathogens that may still be present in the tap water of many foreign countries.
Exstream systems are also effective in emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes,
or any time service from a municipal water treatment plant fails.
Katadyn Exstream personal water bottle purifiers provide a convenient alternative to pump-style
water purifiers. Because they are designed for personal use, Exstream systems are not suitable for
situations when large volumes of water must be treated.
How They Work
Katadyn Exstream personal water purification systems utilize a multi-stage, modular system.
At the heart of the system is the ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge. The ViruStat® uses
iodide resin to kill 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, including Klebsiella terrigena, and 99.99%
of viruses, such as Poliovirus type 1 and Rotavirus Strain SA-11. The ViruStat® employs a patent-
ed ion-release technology that dramatically reduces residual iodine, and a special layer of
coconut-carbon that further minimizes any residue. The ViruStat® cartridge is preceded by a
replaceable 1-micron filter that removes 99.9% of pathogenic cysts, such as Giardia. A Prefilter is
installed below the Cyst filter to remove sediment and organic contaminants.
Please carefully read the following instructions for maximum performance of your Katadyn
Exstream personal water purification system. Failure to follow the instructions found in this manu-
al may result in unsafe drinking water.
Thank you for choosing the Katadyn
Exstream Personal Water Purification System
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Katadyn Exstream Portable Water
Purification System
Katadyn Exstream XR Portable Water
Purification System
Katadyn ViruStat®Replacement Cartridge
(Model # 8011555)
ViruStat™Microbial Water Purification Cartridge
Owner’s Manual
Your Katadyn Exstream Personal Water Purifier is warranted for one (1) year from the date
of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. Should your Katadyn Exstream
Personal Water Purifier prove defective within one year from the date of purchase, return it
to the Katadyn retailer from whom it was purchased. If you do not receive a satisfactory
resolution, contact Katadyn Customer Relations at 1-800-755-6701 for service assistance.
Katadyn, at its discretion, will replace or repair the damaged item. Please retain purchase
receipt as proof of date purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
Limited Warranty
Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals
CAUTION
This cartridge contains iodide resin. Persons with iodine allergies or thyroid problems and
pregnant women should consult their doctor before using this device because small amounts
of iodine may remain in the treated water.
Active Ingredient:
Iodine* .......................................... 46%
Other Ingredients .............................. 54%
Total ................................................100%
*Bound to polystyrene divinyl benzene quaternary ammonium anion exchange resin
This device is intended for short term, limited or emergency use only and is not intended for
long term use.
Precautionary Statements
Contact:
Katadyn North America Inc.
6325 Sandburg Road
Minneapolis, MN 55427
1-800-755-6701
[email protected] / www.katadyn.com
Wash and dry the inside of the Exstream bottle thoroughly before using and regularly
during heavy periods of use. If using with safe water and without the ViruStat® cartridge,
the bottle must be completely disinfected to prevent contamination from previous contact
with contaminated water. Your Exstream bottle and cap are dishwasher safe (without the
cartridge). Do NOT use soap to clean the ViruStat® cartridge, the Cyst filter or the Prefilter.
Before storage, remove excess water from the ViruStat® cartridge by disassembling all
three components. Shake out excess water. Allow the components to thoroughly dry. Wash
and dry bottle. Wash well and follow conditioning instructions before resuming use. Replace
a used Cyst Filter when taking the Exstream system out of prolonged storage.
Do NOT use with carbonated or flavored beverages, as they may damage the ViruStat®
microbial purification cartridge.
IMPORTANT
Refer to the Important Notes and the Product Set-Up before using.
Cleaning
Storage: Store purification components ina cool, dry place or in a refrigerator (not in the
freezer section). Store empty bottle (without ViruStat® cartridge, Cyst Filter or Prefilter
installed) with the cap on. Disposal: Used cartridges or filters: Do not reuse spent car-
tridges or filters; place in trash or offer for recycling if available.
Storage & Disposal
The ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge is for use with the Exstream or Exstream XR
personal portable water purification system as a microbiological water purifier. Each
replaceable ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge will treat up to 26 gallons (100 liters)
of water.
Changing the Cyst Filter
When water flow becomes restricted, use the following steps to change the Cyst Filter:
a. Remove the Cartridge/Bottle Cap from the bottle.
b. Remove the Cyst Filter from the bottom of the ViruStat® cartridge and the Prefilter
from the bottom of the Cyst Filter.
c. Gently twist and push the new Cyst Filter onto the ViruStat® cartridge (see Figure 1).
d. Gently twist and push the Prefilter onto the Cyst Filter.
f. Put Cartridge/Bottle Cap back on bottle.
Changing the ViruStat Microbial Purification Cartridge
After 26 gallons (100 liters) use the following steps to change the ViruStat® cartridge:
a. Remove the Cartridge/Bottle Cap from the bottle.
b. Remove the ViruStat® microbial purification cartridge with the Cyst filter and Prefilter
from the cap. Discard cartridge components in trash receptacle.
c. Flush Prefilter (see step 2 of product set-up on page 4).
d. Assemble the Cartridge (see step 3 of product set-up on page 4).
e. Follow the Pre-Conditioning procedure on Page 5.
Cartridge Installation
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