Images shows our kan canister, lid, strainer and inner partition as blowup

Inner partition removal

How to remove the inner partition

Step-by-step instructions on how to remove the inner partition when changing the lab filter paper or germinating a single variety of seed.

Image shows the different Parts of our strainer which are:
- Strainer itself
- Alignment features
- Inner partition part

Identify

Understanding Parts & Features

Alignment feature
Strainer
Inner partition

1 2

Keeping in line

Alignment features

RED ARROWS: Inner partition to strainer alignment feature
YELLOW ARROWS: Strainer to canister body alignment feature

How to

Step-By-Step Removal

Follow the following 4 simple steps to remove the inner partition from the strainer.

Image showing the partition and the first step to remove it: Rotate the strainer until the alignment feature is positioned at either 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock.

Partition removal

Step 1

Rotate strainer until the alignment feature is at either 3 or 9 o’clock.

Partition removal

Step 2

Place 3 fingers inside the upper partitions & place your thumb on the outside bottom of the strainer.

Partition removal

Step 3

Pull your fingers down towards your thumb while also pulling the top of the partition out and away from the strainer. Don't be worry about pulling down too hard, all parts are made of Polypropylene #5 and built to last.

Partition removal

Step 4

Hold the strainer tightly in one hand, while gripping and firmly pulling the partition away from the strainer with your other hand. Separating the two parts.