1. Remove thumbscrews and wing nuts from filtration unit container and retain. Remove lid and set aside with opening facing up. Remove hoses, noting their positions in the container for their later return.
2. Turn collar of gray coupling at the outlet of the hand pump to the right, loosen collar until coupler separates.
3. Lift off the deck (containing the hand pump) and place it on lid.
4. Using both hands, lift both filter canisters together and place on a flat, dry work surface.
5. Fully unscrew the filter canister at the pump outlet (Filter #1) and remove it from the canister head. Use one hand to stabilize the unit when breaking the seal.
6. Do the same with Filter #2.
7. With canister heads turned upright, insert a fresh large-pore Filter #1 element. Position it so that its recess fits onto the center outlet boss in the head of the canister.
8. Lower the filter canister over the element, move it around until the element's end seats onto the raised boss inside the canister. Loosely tighten canister in canister head. This step may be a good time to apply a thin coat of vaseline on the canister seals.
9. Do the same with small-pore Filter #2.
10. While using one hand to stabilize unit, hand tighten canister housings until they are tightly sealed. If the element #2 is 0.5 micron with a rubber washer and a restriction hole at one end, assure that this end is inserted toward the canister head.
11. Make sure both canister housings are screwed on tightly. Return canisters to container bottom with canister ends contacting the foam spacer.
12. Return deck to position over filter canisters, align attachment holes between deck and container bottom. Adjust canister position so the output connector is approximately centered in its exit hole.
13. Lubricate with vaseline if desired, then hand-tighten gray coupling.
14. Store output hose by inserting it into opening in the deck; position coiled input hose in open space next to pump so as to not obstruct lid. Replace container lid, tighten thumb screws and wing nuts.
    
    

PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING AND USING SYSTEM

Store filtration unit in a clean, dry location when not in use. In operation, keep the output hose nozzle from contacting untreated water.

Completely submerge end of intake hose (with screen and foot valve) in water to be treated; keep it away from sand, silt, or sediments. Don't use the container lid as a water receptacle.

Apply an even pressure on pump handle when using - don't force the pump, which can rupture its diaphragm and/or the pump's input check valve. Keep sharp objects away from the rubber pump diaphragm.

Note that the pump pressurizes the entire system volume and water continues to flow even during the pump up-stroke.

Disregard leaks. Expect the possibility of small leaks in the component connections - water from these harmless leaks will remain in the container bottom to be discarded later.

1. Place filtration unit on a level spot close to water source; remove thumb screws and wing nuts from container and set aside lid (do not use as a water container). Return hardware to holes in deck and bottom container and tighten - this is for stability while operating.
2. Stretch out long intake hose to more easily screw the threaded end to the pump. Position hose with the screen-protected foot valve into nearby water; avoid loose sand or sediment.
3. Install output hose to unit with the quick-attach connector; elevate the nozzle for discharging water while flushing system.
4. Operate pump to flush water through system; pump 30 strokes to clear the system of entrapped air and allow water to flow smoothly.
5. Place nozzle of output hose into container opening; pump water with smooth, even strokes - do not use excessive force! Ignore any small leaks at plumbing connections.
6. When water containers are full, remove output house and replace caps on containers; protect hose nozzle from contamination by securing it inside a plastic zipper-lock bag.
7. The intake hose may be left in the water for using the filtration unit again later. The container lid may be used to partially cover the unit.
8. When finished with the filtration unit, remove and drain hoses, drain accumulated water by tipping unit, return hoses to storage locations, and reassemble unit.
   
   

1. Open unit and follow INITIAL SET-UP Steps 1. - 4.
2. Remove and discard filter elements from both filter canisters.
3. Completely rinse hoses, pump, and filter canisters with pure water.
4. A disinfecting solution may be used: use 1/4 cup chlorine bleach per gallon of cold water.
5. Drain and air-dry components; reassemble unit for storage and store in a dry location.
   

1. Open unit, set aside container lid, attach hoses and place ends of hoses into a bucket containing a disinfecting solution of 1/4 cup chlorine bleach per gallon of cold water.
2. Pump disinfecting solution 30 strokes through system to flush; repeat using a bucket of clean water.
3. Remove intake hose and drain, pump unit until water is expelled.
4. tip and tilt components in all directions to drain; leave lid off to allow components to air dry.
5. Store hoses inside filtration unit container and re-assemble unit.