Usage, Cleaning,
& Storage Instructions
• Anyone who uses the pump should read and understand the subjects
contained within this page.
• These instructions will guide you on the proper care procedures.
• Periodic cleaning and maintenance of all components is essential
to ensure years of use with the H2O Filter Pumper.
There are five main sections of instructions please
read each section before you use this pump.
H2O Filter Pumper Models
· Using Your H2O
Filter Pumper
Storing Your H2O Filter Pumper
· Filter Care · Care
Of Your Carrying Case
Improper care and/or use can lead to illness from pathogens and contaminates.
H2O Filter Pumper Models
H2O Filter Pumpers are proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. These pumps
are designed with strength, durability, and ease in use as top priorities.
The ceramic water filter will condition approximately 600 gallons
of water. Both pump models can be used with either the intake hose
assembly or the suction screen assembly. Please read on for more info…
Group Excursion Filter Pumper
The H2O Group Excursion Filter Pumper was designed to be used while
standing. The generous six fluid ounces of filtered drinking water
per complete pump stroke is great for large groups.
Trail Companion Filter Pumper
The H2O Trail Companion Filter Pumper is compact enough to use anywhere.
The small design and four foot hose can be packed into a backpack
and used along the trail. The two fluid ounces of filtered water per
complete pump stroke works great for several people.
intake hose assembly
The intake hose assembly fits over the foot valve and o-ring on the
bottom of the pump. The suction screen prevents sand and grit from
entering the pump and filter housing. The intake hose is great for
steep riverbanks, for use in boats and many other applications.
suction screen assembly
The suction screen, placed over the bottom of the barrel, prevents
large particles from entering the pump or filter housing similarly
to the intake hose. With the suction screen it is possible to pump
from shallow sources. Even as shallow as one inch deep.
Using
your H2O Filter Pumper
flushing the filter
Before you use this pump to produce potable filtered drinking water
you must condition the filter. To condition a new or previously used,
stored filter you need to flush about one gallon of water through
the ceramics and activated carbon. Flushing a new filter will remove
dust and debris that may have settled on the inner surfaces during
manufacturing. Filters that have been used and stored for an extended
amount of time can leave the water tasting stale. You need to flush
any filter that has dried out during a period of storage to ensure
good taste.
priming
the pump and filter
To prime the pump and filter you must make full pump strokes until
water comes through the outlet hose. Once you have water through the
filter the pump will work with either partial or full pump strokes.
The intake hose on the bottom of the H2O Group Excursion Filter Pumper
can pull water as far as five feet above the surface of your water
source. It is essential to use full strokes when priming the pump
and filter if used above the water’s surface as shown in the
photo to the far left. The H2O Trail Companion Filter Pumper can be
primed and used in as little as one inch of water as shown in the
photo to the left.
filter pressure and cross contamination
The H2O Filter Pumper has a 100-PSI gauge mounted into the filter
housing head. Normal operating pressure for the filter is between
20 - 60 PSI. This pump can generate pressures far exceeding 100 PSI.
Any pressure on the filter over 100 PSI can crack the ceramic shell
and render the filter ineffective at removing infectious disease causing
agents. Anyone who drinks water pushed through an ineffective filter
is at serious risk of water borne illness. Also, a broken filter can
send contaminates past the filter into the filter housing head and
the outlet hose. Once infectious agents get past the filter and into
the housing head or hose they can multiply and cause serious illness
even after a new effective filter has been installed. If this has
happened it is essential to disinfect the housing head and hose. Detailed
disinfecting directions of the pumps components are mentioned later
on, see section ‘disinfecting your H2O Filter Pumper’.
cap
The H2O Filter Pumper comes with a cap for the outlet hose. Cross
contamination may happen if the hose fittings were to touch a dirty
surface, the ground, or unclean water without the cap. If this were
to happen the hose and cap will need to be disinfected.
collapsible
water containers
The 1 ½ and 2 ½ gallon collapsible water containers
provide easy transport of freshly filtered water. If debris gets inside
the container, remove on/off spout and rinse inner surface clean.
This container can be disinfected with a mild chlorine bleach solution.
Storing Your H2O Filter Pumper
The H2O Filter Pumper can go many days without use and still be effective.
However, if you are not using the pump for an extended amount of time
it is important to drain and dry the pump.
draining
the barrel
H2O Pumps with an Intake Hose Assembly
To drain water from the pump’s barrel you must remove the intake
hose. Be careful not to lose the o-ring around the pump’s foot.
If the o-ring is lost priming will become difficult and you may find
an air leak in the foot valve the next time you use the pump.
H2O Pumps with a Suction Screen Assembly
Remove the suction screen from the pump. Be careful not to lose the
o-ring inside the suction screen. If the o-ring is lost the suction
screen will not stay in place and may get lost.
Next
hold the pump at an almost horizontal angle to let water drain past
the ball check in the foot valve and out of the barrel. If water does
not drain there might be a pressure lock. Use your finger to push
the ball check loose in the foot valve. This should relieve the pressure
and unseat the ball check allowing water to flow out of the pump.
draining the filter housing
To drain the filter housing simply unscrew the bottom of the housing
from the head. Remove and dump out any water inside. Be sure not to
lose the o-ring located on the housing. (see housing o-ring photo
in the ‘cleaning the ceramic filter’ section) If this
o-ring is lost the water pressure will push water out of the housing
instead of through the filter.
draining the hose
Removing the cap from the end of the hose will allow water to drain.
Be sure to replace the cap to help prevent cross contamination.
drying
the entire unit
Air-drying the H2O Filter Pumper is simple. Remove the bottom of the
filter housing, the intake hose, and cap from the outlet hose. Let
stand until the water has evaporated. Once the filter is dry you must
replace the housing to protect the filter. Then replace the hose cap
to prevent dust or particulate contaminates in the air from entering
the hose.
disinfecting your H2O Filter Pumper
All of the components of the H2O Filter Pumper can be disinfected
except the ceramic filter. Remove and discard the
filter before you disinfect the pump. Filter removal directions are
mentioned in the next section. To disinfect the pump simply use a
mild chlorine bleach solution on the components. After disinfecting
components, rinse with clean water to remove all traces of bleach.
If the rinse water used is dirty the disinfecting process will not
be effective. The activated carbon inside the filter will absorb bleach
and shorten the life of the carbon. Do Not Use Bleach On
The Filter! You may use a mild bleach solution to disinfect
your collapsible water container. Be sure to thoroughly rinse away
any traces of bleach residue inside your container to keep from getting
ill. Install a new ceramic filter.
Ceramic Filter
Care
removing
the ceramic filter
The risk of cross contamination increases when a filter is removed.
If any pathogens come in contact with the filter’s threaded
tip or any point thereafter towards the outlet hose, cross contamination
has taken place. Once bacteria gets past the filter it can grow to
dangerous levels and potentially cause serious illness. The filter
should never be removed from the head and then reinstalled. If
the filter is removed to disinfect the pump or for any other reason
it is necessary to discard the filter and replace it with a new one.
Please have a new filter on hand and ready to be installed immediately
after removing the old filter. If the pump sits without a filter and
there are pathogens present inside the housing certain environmental
conditions will allow the pathogens to multiply and travel into the
filter head and hose. This contamination may cause illness to anyone
who uses the pump. If this were to happen and a new filter were installed
bacteria and other pathogens can move to the inside of a filter. When
water is pumped with contaminates on the inside of the filter the
water will push pathogens out the hose and into your drinking water.
Any type of cross contamination will make it extremely important to
disinfect all pump components past the filter and a new filter would
need to be installed.
cleaning
the ceramic filter
The ceramic filter removes particulate contaminates by forcing the
water through microscopic pores. Over time particles and microbes
begin to plug the pores. This will reduce the flow of water generated
and cause pumping forces to rise dramatically. To return the flow
volume and reduce pumping force the ceramic can be scrubbed clean
with a kitchen scouring pad up to one hundred times. The use of gloves
is recommended to keep contaminates off your hands. If no gloves are
available wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after cleaning
is complete. Follow the seven easy steps listed below to clean your
ceramic filter.
1: Remove bottom of filter housing, be careful not to lose o-ring.
2:
DO NOT remove filter from the housing head!
3: Hold scouring pad against the filter in the palm of your hand.
4: Scrub, with even gentle pressure, around the circumference of the
filter starting at the top and work your way down to the rounded end.
5: As you are cleaning the filter, pump water over its surface to
rinse away the loose particulates.
6: Continue scrubbing until the entire ceramic returns to its natural
white color and there is no sign of discoloration.
7: Check to make sure the o-ring is properly seated in the housing’s
cover, replace the bottom and wash your hands.
replacing the ceramic filter
The life of the ceramic filter is approximately 600 gallons. It is
recommended to replace the filter every year. The threaded mount on
the filter makes changing elements quick and easy. Follow the steps
listed below to change your filter.
1:
Remove bottom of filter housing, be careful not to lose o-ring.
2: Turn the filter counter-clockwise until the threaded mount comes
free from the head.
3: Use caution not to cross contaminate the filter head threads or
threaded mount on the new filter.
4: Place new filter in the head and turn clockwise. Hand tighten only,
DO NOT over tighten.
5: Spin the filter until the o-ring around the mount makes contact
with the filter head. Then turn one full revolution clockwise to properly
seat the o-ring and prevent dirty water from escaping between the
threads. Over tightening the filter can break off the mount in the
filter head and destroy the new filter. Removing the broken tip from
the head can be difficult without tools and could cause contamination
at a crucial point past the filter.
6: Condition the new filter.
Care of your Carrying Case
The
carrying case is made from durable materials and will last many years
with proper use. If necessary, hand wash with a mild detergent solution.
Rinse thoroughly and air dry. Do not machine wash/dry the
carrying case.
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