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1. come through This is normal and part of the priming process After a 2 3 refills the water will flow freely Drinking from the LIFESAVER bottle Having primed the cartridge refill your LIFESAVER bottle and familiarise yourself with it Practice drinking from the teat This may sound a strange thing to say but because the water is under pressure it will flow from the teat without you having to suck If you over pump the bottle and are not used to the flow you may get rather wet Whilst drinking keep your lips closed around the teat Pushing the teat closed with your teeth will halt the flow You can continue to close it fully with your teeth or just push it fully closed with clean hands Any position operation LIFESAVER bottle has been designed to work at any angle and on any axis This means that in effect it will work in any position Not only are you able to drink straight from the teat but you can also fill mugs water bottles pans and other water storage vessels Before you undertake any trip It is important that you follow these few simple steps e Ensure that the cartridge is correctly and firmly in place How to install or replace a LIFESAVER bottle UF cartridge page 11 e Flush the bottle through a couple of times with clean water in order to check the flow rates e Check the pump is working smoothly and add a small amount of silicone grease to the piston head as required Main2. LIFESAVER bottle INVENTED DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN GREAT BRITAIN PATENTED WORLDWIDE LIFESAVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4000UF amp 6000UF LIFESAVER bottle uses a highly advanced ultra filtration system originally developed for industrial applications LIFESAVER bottle will remove all bacteria all viruses all cysts all parasites all fungi and all other microbiological waterborne pathogens LIFESAVER bottle uses FAILSAFE technology this means that when the cartridge has expired it shuts off preventing the user from drinking contaminated water IMPORTANT Please read this manual before using the LIFESAVER bottle A CAUTION DO NOT operate pump unless bottle contains water After first use bottle should not be stored dry at all Activated carbon is optional water is thoroughly cleaned even without Activated carbon FIRST USE 1 Fill with water 2 Leave to stand Pump 4 times 5 minutes O Empty bottle 5 Repeat steps O Fill pump and through teat 3 amp 4 repeat drink do not drink twice with teat open Contents BANDANA A Using your LIFESAVER bottle Technical Information Priming the cartridge Drinking from the bottle Before undertaking any trip Instructions for routine use Choosing your water source Maintenance and Care of your LIFESAVER bottle Front side washing at home amp in the field Installing changing the UF cartr
3. LIFESAVER bottles purchased after December 2007 include this o ring as standard Instructions for routine use Once you are familiar with your LIFESAVER bottle the instructions are simple FILLe PUMP DRINK closed and that the snap fit lid is on securely Y Unscrew the bottle base A Ensure that the drinking teat is Fill your LIFESAVER bottle with i the desired amount of water Screw the base back on Twist to unlock the pump handle SB and pump a few times Twist the pump handle to lock closed Open the snap fit lid pull teat with teeth or clean hands and drink l t Close teat and ensure snap fit a lid is firmly closed by applying pressure Choosing your water source Always choose the cleanest water source available LIFESAVER bottle will work with high turbidity water though the dirtier the water the quicker the cartridge will expire Using the pre filter disc will prolong the life of your LIFESAVER bottle MAINTENANCE AND CARE The unique ultra filtration membranes used in the LIFESAVER bottle have been developed to deliver a high volume throughput at very low pressures The capacity of your LIFESAVER cartridge will depend on the water quality LIFESAVER bottle is designed o filter water only It is not designed or filtering sugared or carbonated drinks alcohol or any other liquids g LIFESAVER bottle will not fi out salts er E LIFESAVER bott
4. a pressurised vessel and should be handled with caution You will discover in a very short time that only a few pumps are needed to induce water flow If you continue to over pump the bottle teat will open This is a safety feature ACTIVATED CARBON PRIMING You may notice on priming the cartridge that the water contains grey black particles This is simply harmless carbon dust from the activated carbon filter and once the cartridge has been flushed through a couple of times this will disappear GLYCERINE In order to maintain the quality of the membranes after manufacture a small amount of glycerine is used to coat their surface Priming the cartridge removes the glycerine This is available in the LIFESAVER Consumables Pack FIRST TIME USE Priming the cartridge In order to use LIFESAVER bottle you must first prime the UF cartridge To prime the UF cartridge e Ensure the cap is firmly tightened Ensure that the snap fit lid is on Unscrew the base fill with water and screw to close Twist handle and pump a few times Twist pump handle to lock Allow to stand for 5 minutes Unscrew the base and discarded the water and refill again Open the teat pump the LIFESAVER bottle Water will begin to flow This water should be discarded and should not be drunk Refill and repeat the previous step 2 more times e Your LIFESAVER bottle is now ready to use You may notice the water takes a while to
5. and try again Sometimes this will loosen the base I am pumping but no water is coming out Your cartridge may have expired or may require a front side wash page 9 International Limited Warranty Q Where can I get replacement parts A LIFESAVER bottle has been engineered so that all parts are replaceable Please go to the dealer where you purchased your LIFESAVER bottle Alternatively go to our website wwwilifesaversystems com and buy online Q The pumping action has become stiff A The most likely reason for this is a lack of silicone grease in the pump tube maintaining the pump page 16 For a list of these and other frequently asked questions please visit our website www lifesaversystems com Thanks again for purchasing LIFESAVER bottle If you have any questions relating to this or any other product in our range please contact us via our website where we will be more than happy to help LIFESAVER bottle comes with a 2 year international warranty from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship Should your LIFESAVER bottle prove defective within 2 years from the date of purchase you should return it to the retailer that you originally purchased it from LIFESAVER systems will at its sole discretion repair or replace the damaged item s You should ensure that you retain your proof of purchase showing the date on which you purchased your LIFESAVER bottle Without
6. base e If this proves difficult leave the teat in he open position for a few minutes and ry again After any trip and or when storing LIFESAVER bottle the activated carbon filter should be removed and discarded Only replace with a new one immediately before your next trip A CAUTION If you do not pump the handle 30 times the cartridge will disengage from the seal and you risk contaminating the clean water side of the bottle Replacing the teat LIFESAVER bottle s teat has G been designed to be non tasting replaceable and chew proof Unlike many other systems LIFESAVER bottle has been designed so that its teat can be easily changed 2 Over time the teat will wear When it becomes necessary to replace follow these instructions Open the snap fit lid e Pull out the teat e Remove your new teat from its packaging e Wet the teat e Align the position dot on the teat with the seam on the cap and firmly insert Long term storage If storing your LIFESAVER bottle for a prolonged period of time i e between trips you should always perform a front side wash Ensure that no water remains in the teat end of the cartridge You will need to discard the activated carbon filter and the pre filter disc Also see Keep the membranes wet on page 7 Before first use LIFESAVER bottle should be kept in a dry place After first use the product should be protected against freezi
7. bottle If the pre filter disc is dry you can improve the flow rate by immersing it in the water source and squeezing it a few times The pre filter must always remain in the bottle Over time the pre filter disc will become worn It should be replaced if it becomes torn In any event it should be replaced every 6 12 months dependent on use Replace at www lifesaversystems com MAINTENANCE AND CARE MAINTENANCE AND CARE A CAUTION DO NOT over tighten the activated carbon filter as this risks damage A CAUTION Leaving the activated carbon filter inside the bottle whilst in long term storage may cause microbiological growth to occur This will not have come from the bottle but may come from the user s saliva Always remove and discard the activated carbon filter when storing LIFESAVER bottle long term Replacing your activated carbon filter The activated carbon filter is made of high specification activated carbon which reduces a broad spectrum of chemical residues including pesticides endocrine disrupting compounds medical residues and heavy metals 1 It is designed to last for approximately 250 litres e Empty LIFESAVER bottle of water e Install pre filter disc in base of bottle and irmly screw up base e Pump the handle 30 times e Unscrew the cap e Unscrew the old activated carbon filter and replace with a new one e Firmly screw up the cap e You may now slowly unscrew the
8. e Addendum 3rd Membrane approvals compliances LSHTM Dry weight of bottle inc cartridge 635 grams app Bottle storage capacity 750ml 1 6 US 1 Flow rates and capacity depend on the quality of the 2 Tested by London School of Hygiene amp Tropical Medicine using Escherichia coli NCTC 10418 in accordance with the for Microbiological Water Purifiers in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency EPA guidelines 200KDa on dextranes gt 99 999 log5 Activated carbon reduces chemical residues Bar 6 US gallons log 7 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION endocrine disrupting edical residues and heavy EPA US National Primary Drinking Water Regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Water Supply Water Quality Regulations 2000 European Drinking Water Directive Council Directive 98 83 EC Guidelines for Drinking water Quality First Edition CE EPA NSF WHO WRAS DVGW KIWA KTW rox approx 22 oz pints eed water ed E Certi Protocol US o 1 eer 5 PINION 3 Tested by London School of Hygiene amp Tropical Medicine using Poliovirus Type 1 Sabin vaccine strain in accordance with the Protoco Purifiers in accordance with US Environmental Protec for Microbiological Water ion Agency EPA guidelines After first use the product should be protected agains freezing USING YOUR BOTTLE A CAUTION DO NOT over pump your LIFESAVER bottle It is effectively
9. idge Using the pre filter Replacing the activated carbon filter Replacing the teat Long term storage Maintaining the pump FAILSAFE Technology Membrane integrity check Frequently Asked Questions Warranty USING YOUR BOTTLE Water tight snap fit lid Chew proof replaceable drinking teat Removable strap not included in LIFESAVER bottle purchase Optional activated carbon filter LIFESAVER 15nm ultra nano filtration membrane Pump tube Replaceable UF cartridge Membrane protection grills Removable base with replaceable pre filter disc scavenging sponge Twist lock pump handle Anti slip base LIFESAVER technology removes Bacterial Viruses gt Log 7 f gt Log 5 9999999 99 999 sagg999 9999999 9999999 from all sources of water Performance and technical data Minimum operating temperature Maximum operating temperature Minimum storage temperature Maximum storage temperature Initial flow rate Cartridge service rating MWCO Bacteria retention Virus retention Chemical reduci gt 0 C 32 F 50 C 122 F 10 C 14 F 50 C 122 F 2 5L min 0 25 4000 litres 105 gt 99 999995 on inc pesticides compounds m metals LIFESAVER bottle US compliance Act 93 523 LIFESAVER boi LIFESAVER boi e UK compliance e EU compliance LIFESAVER bottle WHO complianc
10. idge sits inside the neck of the LIFESAVER bottle How to install a new LIFESAVER bottle UF cartridge Before changing your cartridge try frontside washing first to remove particulate matter page 9 This may just extend the life of your cartridge long enough to meet your requirements As the LIFESAVER cartridge has been designed for exceptional service life it is rare that you will need to change the cartridge whilst in the field A CAUTION Changing your LIFESAVER cartridge in the field causes a heightened risk of cross contamination during cartridge change over Should you need to replace your cartridge ensure you have clean dry hands Once the expired cartridge is removed clean disinfect and dry the bottle before inserting the new cartridge This will reduce the risk of cross contamination Replaceable UF cartridge MAINTENANCE AND CARE However should it be necessary it is very important that you follow the instructions carefully e Empty the bottle of water Empty the teat end of water Unscrew amp remove the base e Place your hand over the base to support the cartridge e e Keeping the bottle in the vertical position unscrew the cap The cartridge will drop into your hand Thoroughly clean the LIFESAVER bottle by washing it with mild washing up liquid in warm water Use a soft cloth for this Ensure that all dirt is removed and the bottle is thoroughly clea
11. ion engineered They have been integrated into a robust cartridge format and have been designed for long service life If treated incorrectly they are liable to break There are several reasons why a membrane might break Membrane Integrity check Your LIFESAVER bottle has been designed to work at any angle and on any axis If water does not flow at all angles and axes then you have damaged the membranes in some way and you must replace the cartridge immediately NOTICE This integrity check should be performed on a regular basis and every time the jerrycan has been subjected to shock or you suspect damage may have occurred for any reason to the jerrycan or cartridge membranes MAINTENANCE AND CARE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ S Q A Where do I purchase additional cartridges Replacement cartridges and other LIFESAVER bottle consumables are available from the dealer where you purchased your LIFESAVER bottle Alternatively go to our website www lifesaversystems com and buy online Where do dispose of spent cartridges The cartridge is made of recyclable plastic and should be disposed of at a recycling centre If this is not possible you can dispose of it in your normal household waste What are the dimensions of the LIFESAVER bottle LIFESAVER bottle is approximately 300mm in height and 90mm in diameter 12in x 3 1 5in at its widest point Contact Us LIFESAVER Sy
12. it we are unable to offer warranty assistance This International Limited Warranty does not affect your statutory legal rights INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY DISCLAIMER The information and data contained in this document are based on our general experience and are believed to be correct They are given in good faith and are intended to provide a guideline for the selection and use of our products Since the conditions under which our product may be used are beyond our control this information does not imply any guarantee of final product performance and we cannot accept any liability with respect to the use of our products The quality of our products is guaranteed under our conditions of sale Existing industrial property rights must be observed 2007 2013 LIFESAVER systems All Rights Reserved Patents registered designs Pending and granted LIFESAVER is a registered trade mark The following are trademarks of the LIFESAVER group of companies FOR A HOSTILE WORLD FILL PUMP DRINK and FAILSAFE All details given on and in this manual are believed to be correct at the time of going to press We reserve the right to make improvements and or modifications to the equipment herein v1 7
13. le has a long shelf ife It can be stored unused for up o 3 years Once the bottle has been used the cartridge will last up to a further 2 years dependent upon usage conditions Please check the end of shelf life date on your product Front side washing LIFESAVER bottle Over the life of the membranes particulate matter will build up on its surface The filter cartridge s unique design induces particulate matter to form a caking layer on its external surfaces To reduce this build up you should perform a front side wash on a regular basis Damage If you suspect the cartridge has been damaged in some way always replace the cartridge immediately and wash the bottle thoroughly in a mild disinfectant In any event perform a Membrane Integrity Check page 17 A CAUTION DO NOT subject the LIFESAVER bottle cartridge to shock or other misuse such as inserting objects into the cartridge A CAUTION DO NOT fill the cartridge up with any liquids other than water as this may cause irreparable damage and in any event will void your warranty A CAUTION DO NOT use detergents or other cleaning agents to clean your LIFESAVER bottle cartridge except where specified MAINTENANCE AND CARE MAINTENANCE AND CARE In the field cartridge maintenance With the snap fit lid on remove the base and remembering to use the pre filter gently flush the bottle with water This flush water can be from a river
14. n Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry e Remove the new LIFESAVER cartridge from it s packaging MAINTENANCE AND CARE e Insert the new cartridge into the bottle and twist until it engages correctly e Whilst holding the cartridge in place inside the bottle with one hand remove the safety seal from the cartridge with the other hand e Whilst holding the To firmly in place screw the cap firmly back in place e Close the snap fit lid e Screw up the base Your LIFESAVER bottle is now ready to use cartridge just ring the LIFESAVER Team on If you are having problems changing your 44 0 1206 580999 Using your pre filter disc Your LIFESAVER bottle comes with a pre filter disc already fitted inside Your Pre fifilter disc is designed to extend the life of your LIFESAVER bottle e Your pre fifilter disc may also be used as a sponge Use it to soak up water from those hard to reach places like cracks in rocks or shallow puddles a Simply squeeze the contents of the sponge into the bottle 2 e Replace the pump o e When the pre filter disc has collected muck dirt sand and other debris these should be washed free from the pre filter disc before re inserting e If the hole is taking a while to close up simply remove the pre filter disc place in water and squeeze it a couple of times You may find that when using the pre filter disc that water can take some time to enter the
15. ng 2 MAINTENANCE AND CARE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintaining the pump LIFESAVER bottle s pump has been designed for high workloads The o ring inside the pump is designed to glide easily up and down the tube A small amount of silicone grease provided should be added to the o ring of the pump plunger from time to time To maintain the pump follow these instructions Unscrew the base e Hold the base in one hand and with the other hand unscrew the pump anticlockwise e Place a small amount of silicone grease around the o ring 2 e Reassemble taking care not to over ighten It is very important that the o ring is correctly seated on the pump ube at the base of the thread ALL ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY FAILSAFE technology There are several aspects of this technology that increase the safety and reliability of your LIFESAVER bottle Auto Shut Off As the LIFESAVER cartridge nears the end of its service life a greater and greater number of pumps are required to induce water to flow There will come a point at which despite continuous pumping water does not flow This is the auto shut off feature of FAILSAFE working Your cartridge has now expired and you must now change it Before changing however perform a front side wash as the membranes may just be covered with particulate matter Membrane Integrity The ultra filtration membranes used in your LIFESAVER bottle have been precis
16. stems Ltd Hall Chase London Road Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1EH UK Q Could the LIFESAVER bottle be A used to filter and drink urine You can filter urine with the LIFESAVER bottle and it will remove all the microbiological contamination however as there is a certain amount of salt in urine the resulting water will have a level of salt dissolved into it that the LIFESAVER bottle will not remove This will increase as the urine is repeatedly filtered We suggest you could potentially do this up to four times before the salt levels become dangerous However it is recommended that you seek alternate water sources before using the LIFESAVER bottle this way Does the LIFESAVER bottle filter sea water Yes LIFESAVER bottle will remove all microbiological contamination from sea water However it does not filter the salt from the sea water or any other salts from water w www lifesaversystems com t 44 0 1206 580999 e info lifesaversystems com porno Q am finding it difficult to unscrew A the base If you find it difficult to remove the base this could be due to an over pressurisation To solve this leave the teat in the open position for a while and try again Alternatively you may have over tightened the base This will require either access to hot water which will help loosen the base or good old fashioned elbow grease You may also try pumping the bottle 8 10 times
17. stream or puddle This will help remove dirt and debris from the bottle and surface of the membranes and ease the flow of water This process may be performed again and again as and when necessary It is always a good idea to keep the membranes as free from particulate matter as possible At home e Empty the bottle of water Empty the teat end of water Unscrew amp remove the base e Place your hand over the base to support the cartridge Keeping the bottle in the vertical position unscrew the cap The cartridge will drop into your hand 2 Screw the cap onto the cartridge and replace the snap fit lid THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT as it prevents contaminated water from entering the clean water area within the cartridge If you fail to do this you risk contaminating the safe water area of the cartridge and the cartridge may need to be replaced It is now safe to soak the cartridge in a basin of water By gently agitating the water dirt and other matter will be dislodged from the surface of the membranes a e Flush this water away and repeat several times as necessary e Leave the cartridge to drain for 24 hours e Gently twist the cartridge until you feel the cartridge engage in the locators in the neck of the bottle Holding the cartridge in place with one hand screw the cap seal on See long term storage page 15 e To re assemble Insert the cartridge into the LIFESAVER bottle ensuring that the neck of the cartr
18. tenance and care page 16 Failure to do this will result in the premature wearing of the o ring Ensure that you have installed a new activated carbon filter e Perform a membrane integrity check page 17 silicone grease can be purchased in the LIFESAVER consumables pack USING YOUR BOTTLE A CAUTION Always keep bottle cap firmly screwed on when in the field DO NOT remove bottle cap unless changing the carbon filter or the LIFESAVER cartridge and then only after following instructions see instructions below 4 CAUTION After first use you must keep the membranes wet Failure to do so will cause the nano meter pores to close up and the system will shut down This is not covered under your warranty and you will need to purchase another cartridge Always leave the bottle full of water after first use USING YOUR BOTTLE A CAUTION DO NOT allow grit sand or other abrasive matter to enter the bottle If this happens it should be removed Abrasive matter remaining in the bottle will cause the base seals to prematurely wear This may cause your LIFESAVER bottle to leak and may void your warranty If the seal at the base begins to wear applying a thin layer of silicone grease Supplied to the inside base of the bottle will help seal the bottle and prevent leakage For situations where grit and other abrasive matter is difficult to avoid a separate o ring seal may be purchased
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