Thank you for purchasing the Katadyn Survivor-35 desalinator. It was designed and built to
rigorous specifications by Katadyn Products Inc., to provide fresh water in emergency situ-
ations. Please before operating the Survivor, take the short time needed to read this Manual.
This small investment of time will help assure many years of trouble-free operation. Be sure
to fill in the enclosed warranty card and return it to us as soon as possible. This is required
to fulfill the terms of your warranty.
Important Precautions
• Avoid sucking in oil, gasoline, or other petroleum-based products – they will quickly destroy
the membrane.
• Avoid drawing water from a confined source. As the salt concentration increases, the unit will
become harder to pump.
• Do not adjust the relief valve. This valve is preset in the factory. Adjusting this valve can dam-
age the pump and void your warranty.
• It is normal to detect a slight taste in the fresh water. However, do not drink water with a strong
salt flavor.
• The strainer may eventually clog and need rinsing. If the unit is hard to pump, either the strain-
er is clogged or the water is unusually cold or salty.
• During prolonged emergency use, pump the unit for at least 10 minutes each day to keep sea-
water from stagnating inside the unit.
• If the unit will not be used again for several days, remove any accessible seawater from it. To
do so, remove the intake strainer and hose from the feed water. Turn the unit upside down, and
pump the handle up and down normally until water stops coming out.
• After the unit has been used, flush the membrane with biocide before storing it again. This will
prevent the growth of bacteria inside the unit. Refer to “Storage” below.
• If the feedwater has an high bacteria content, use biocide daily.
• Store the biocide in a dry, ventilated area.
• IMPORTANT: For your safety, we require that an inspection be completed once a year. Our
regional service centers are trained to perform all necessary quality checks or you can return
the unit to Katadyn for inspection.
IMPORTANT: The Survivor-35 is designed for use in emergency conditions.
After it has been used once under such conditions, consult your dealer to deter-
mine if any service is required.
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