MSR MINIWORKS EX Instruction Manual page 2

KNOW YOUR MSR MINIWORKS EX FILTER
® ®
Inlet Hose
Barb
Pump
Head
Inlet Hose
Handle
Inlet Float
Inlet
Funnel
Tube Clip
Ceramic
Element
Lower End
Inlet Cage
Cap O-ring
Inlet Foam
Housing
Scrubbing Pad
Clean Side
Cover
Ceramic
Gauge
STERILIZE CERAMIC ELEMENT
Sterilize the Ceramic Element if the filter has been used for more than seven
consecutive days. Also, sterilize it before or after long-term storage, especially
if Ceramic Element was stored wet.
1. Remove Ceramic Element from Housing.
2. Remove Lower End Cap O-ring.
3. Place Ceramic Element in large pot. Cover the Ceramic Element completely
with water (room temperature) and allow room for the water to reach a
rolling boil without spilling over.
4. Bring water to a boil and allow element to remain in rolling boil for
5 minutes.
5. Turn off stove and allow water to cool before removing element.
6. Air dry Ceramic Element completely (3-5 days).
7. Wash and dry completely all other filter parts.
8. 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.
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.
PURGE
1-2 MIN
FILTER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The MiniWorks EX requires 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
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
MEASURE
NOTE: MSR recommends measuring the
CERAMIC ELEMENT
Ceramic Element after each cleaning.
1. Remove Ceramic Gauge from Clean Side
Cover.
2. Remove Ceramic Element from Housing.
(See "Cleaning the Ceramic Element.")
3. Gently lay gauge on surface of 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."
CLEAN
CLEANING THE UMBRELLA VALVE
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.
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.
Inlet Hose
CLEARING THE RELIEF VALVE
O-ring
ASSEMBLY
1. Unscrew Inlet Hose Barb from the
Pump Head.
2. Rinse Duck Bill and reassemble.
Ensure sequence of Inlet Hose Barb,
Inlet Hose O-ring, Relief Valve Inlet Hose
Barb
Spring, Duck Bill Washer, and
Ceramic
Duck Bill.
Gauge Relief Valve
Spring
CLEANING THE INLET FOAM
1. Slide Inlet Cage up the Inlet Hose.
2. Remove Inlet Foam from the Inlet
Funnel.
Pump Head
Bushing
3. Rinse foam in clear water and
reinstall parts.
LUBRICATING THE PISTON
Piston
O-RING
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
Piston
balm or petroleum jelly.
LUBRICATE
PISTON O-RING
Duck Bill
Washer
Duck Bill
CLEAR RELIEF
VALVE ASSEMBLY
Pump Head
Pin