Filter Maintenance - Cascade Designs, Inc.
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1. regular cleaning and maintenance to function properly Cleaning and maintenance depends on frequency of use and water quality The Ceramic Element will clog gradually during use especially when filtering from glacial streams or cloudy water If necessary replacement parts can be found in the MSR Water Filter Maintenance Kit purchased separately from a local or online MSR dealer CLEANING THE CERAMIC ELEMENT AFTER EACH USE 1 Unscrew Pump Head from Housing 2 Unscrew Clean Side Cover from Housing 3 Hold Housing and push Ceramic Element out from bottom 4 Wet Scrubbing Pad with clean water and gently rub the element Use even uniform strokes to clean around the element 5 Rinse Ceramic Element with clean water and reassemble filter WARNING Check installation of Lower End Cap O ring to ensure element is sealed in the Housing REMOVE CERAMIC ELEMENT CLEAN CERAMIC ELEMENT Lower End Cap O ring 2 FILTER WATER 1 Place a clean container under the filter OR attach an MSR Dromedary Bag onto the bottom of the filter 2 Begin pumping until water enters Pump Head fills Housing and begins to flow out of filter 3 Pump the Handle to filter water about 70 to 80 strokes minute for optimal performance MEASURING THE CERAMIC ELEMENT NOTE MSR recommends measuring the Ceramic Element after each cleaning MEASURE CERAMIC ELEMENT 1 Remove Ceramic Gauge from Clean Side Cover 2 Remove Cera2. suipjuoo DU 1 JDA p 1o o2 D J JO 1 JDA WAYS oI9p B Jo ppnw pnoj Ayis Buna PloAy qpo ipAp J JD A 1s 1p o 1s up o y esr uonpipd id PUD uob o2 130M juawaja ipds p Buojo Buuq sdiy p epu lx uO B5oyp iq 10 e5puipp pioAp ol jnj o5 Ju us j y j pupH NOILNVD Buiup o u p Jayo IDEM 10 yu w j y insp w s xooi6 eo pjins snpo Apu 4 sno q Bulupejo Buunp Buiqqni u A un JO AISS DX PloAy indjno utu 11l UIDJUIDW OJ peonpel A qpnaoyou SI MO J A U YM lu uj out upajo 1u uu 3 21W12 MSR MOUNTAIN SAFETY RESEARCH For product information and service contact Cascade Designs Inc 4000 First Avenue South Seattle WA 98134 USA 1 800 531 9531 or 206 505 9500 www msrgear com info cascadedesigns com RECYCLED RECYCLABLE Printed on recycled paper containing 30 post consumer waste LESS LES 008L 40 suBlseq ppospO o2 sp d suoysenb Aud aany Jo jonupw siul pupjsiapun jou op nod J aduasajas ininj 104 onupui siy dae y 1940M si Buisn 10 Bui qui sso 1toJ q Ajjnjoso gt onupui syua siy pupisi pun pub pp y INVLuOdWI ss uj outis jutoiispB u nsa ADW suolppnuisu pup sBUIWIDM AoJ oj OF aanjioy Jey siy Buisn asojeq jonuow si u sBulWOM pup suolpniisu TIY AAOTIO4 ANY ANYLSXIANN AYIA uOllDuluIDIUO2O SSO19 Ju A 1d oj 1 IDA P 19lJ J wo ADMD spod p lpuluipiuo2 Ajjoyuajod 1 ul
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5. Duck Bill and reassemble Ensure sequence of Inlet Hose Barb Inlet Hose O ring Relief Valve Spring Duck Bill Washer and Duck Bill CLEANING THE INLET FOAM 1 Slide Inlet Cage up the Inlet Hose 2 Remove Inlet Foam from the Inlet Funnel 3 Rinse foam in clear water and reinstall parts LUBRICATING THE PISTON O RING 1 Pull out Pump Head Pin and Pump Head Bushing 2 Remove Handle and Piston 3 Lubricate Piston O ring and reassemble Use MSR Silicone Lubricant lip balm or petroleum jelly Inlet Hose O ring i Inlet Hose Barb Relief Valve Spring Pump Head Bushing Piston LUBRICATE PISTON O RING Duck Bill Duck Bill CLEAR RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY Pump Head Pin x
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7. mic Element from Housing See Cleaning the Ceramic Element 3 Gently lay gauge on surface of Ceramic Ceramic Element and slide along its length DO NOT FORCE gauge over element Permanent damage can occur 4 Replace Ceramic Element if gauge fits easily over Ceramic Element at any point See Replacing the Ceramic Element REPLACING THE CERAMIC ELEMENT Follow removal and reinstallation steps in Cleaning the Ceramic Element CLEANING THE UMBRELLA VALVE T UMBRELLA VALVE 1 Unscrew Pump Head 2 Pinch and pull gently to remove Umbrella Valve 3 Rinse Pump Head and Umbrella Valve thoroughly with clean water 4 Press Umbrella Valve firmly back into place and reassemble Umbrella Valve PACK AND STORE FILTER 1 Remove Inlet Cage from water 2 Pump the Handle to purge filter of any remaining water 3 Rinse and air dry Ceramic Element completely 3 5 days before storage 4 Attach Clean Side Cover onto the bottom of the filter to prevent contamination 5 Wind Inlet Hose around Housing Secure Inlet Hose with Tube Clip on Handle Place filter inside Storage Sack 4 WARNING Always wash and dry filter parts thoroughly before long term storage to prevent the growth of mold mildew and bacteria Never use a dish washer to wash parts because the high heat may damage or melt them CLEARING THE RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY 1 Unscrew Inlet Hose Barb from the Pump Head 2 Rinse
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9. re than seven consecutive days Also sterilize it before or after long term storage especially if Ceramic Element was stored wet Remove Ceramic Element from Housing Remove Lower End Cap O ring Place Ceramic Element in large pot Cover the Ceramic Element completely with water room temperature and allow room for the water fo reach a rolling boil without spilling over Bring water to a boil and allow element to remain in rolling boil for 5 minutes Turn off stove and allow water to cool before removing element Air dry Ceramic Element completely 3 5 days Wash and dry completely all other filter parts Reassemble filter IMPORTANT Remember to reinstall Lower End Cap O ring BOIL 5 REMOVE MINUTES CERAMIC ELEMENT REMOVE LOWER END CAP O RING MINIWORKS EX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARE FILTER 1 Unscrew the Clean Side Cover from the Housing 2 Connect open end of Inlet Hose to Inlet Hose Barb Before first use pump 1 2 liters of water through filter 1 2 minutes to purge residual carbon dust before attaching to a clean water container 3 Put Inlet Cage under water 5 Adjust Inlet Float to keep Inlet Cage between bottom sediments and water surface 4 Begin pumping until water enters Pump Head and flows out of Housing NOTE Airspring design provides best performance when air is visible in Housing Do not invert filter to purge air out FILTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The MiniWorks EX requires
10. s Clean Ceramic Element Limp Handle PULL stroke Debris under Umbrella Valve Clean surface under Umbrella Valve Limp Handle PUSH stroke Debris in Relief Valve Loose Inlet Hose Barb Missing Relief Valve part Broken Ceramic Element Missing Lower End Cap O ring Clear Relief Valve Assembly Tighten Inlet Hose Barb Check parts and placement in Relief Valve Assembly Replace Ceramic Element WARNING Never use filter if Ceramic Element is broken or damaged Replace Lower End Cap O ring WARNING Never use filter if Lower End Cap O ring is missing Dragging Handle PULL stroke Dry Piston O ring Kinked blocked Inlet Hose Clogged Inlet Foam Lubricate Piston O ring Clear Inlet Hose Clean Inlet Foam Dragging Handle PUSH stroke No Airspring in Housing Collected particles Dry Piston O ring Empty water from Housing and resume pumping See Step 1 Clean Ceramic Element Lubricate Piston O ring Leaking Piston O ring seal Cracked worn Piston O ring Replace Piston O ring Please refer to Filter Cleaning and Maintenance section for more information Instruction Manual Scrubbing Pad Storage Sack Weight 16 oz 456 g Dimensions 7 5 x 2 75 in 19 x7 cm Flow Rate 1 liter per min Ceramic Element Life Up to 2000 liters depends on water conditions 30 to 60 estimated cleanings depends on force used to clean cartridge Pump Assembly Life
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