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1. auiAuy aseymAuy yeyeM BHulyulp ayes C IUSSITD Safe drinking water Anywhere Anytime Hydro Photon Inc PO Box 675 262 Ellsworth Road Blue Hill ME 04614 USA Toll Free USA 888 SteriPEN 1 207 374 5800 info steripen com www steripen com SPPF UG E 140407 2014 Hydro Photon Inc THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE BEST SELLING PORTABLE UV PURIFIER Thanks for choosing the SteriPEN Classic 3 and congratulations on your purchase Classic 3 is built to be safe simple and straightforward If after reading this guide you have any questions or your SteriPEN doesn t operate as described in this manual please contact us We love hearing from you We are here to troubleshoot and make sure you have a working device Call 888 826 6234 or email support steripen com Also be sure to visit us online and register your Classic 3 for all the latest news and special deals Thanks again and happy travels PS Don t forget to recycle the packaging ne E www steripen com facebook com steripen steripen EASY TO USE 1 Remove lamp cover v Twist cover gently and pull away from lamp Take care to keep the water sensor pins dry prior to activating 2 Press activation button Once for half liter treatment twice for liter treatment LED s will flash green to indicate unit is ready J 3 Submerge in clear water and stir When water sensor pins detect water lamp will illuminate When treatment i is2. or UV lamp replacement needed a m L LED RHYTHMS m x One liter two green LEDs half liter one green LED Successful water E E E E E treatment Successful water eoo eooo treatment batteries low Successful water Sy treatment UV lamp good for less than 100 uses Not submerged m iN water in time Replace or mm m ee ees CCharge batteries Water not detected Replace UV lamp UV lamp damaged If LED indicators show normal signals but the lamp does not illuminate do not consume Contact SteriPEN support TIPS FOR SAFE USE Classic 3 is intended for use and is most effective in clear water but can also be used to treat turbid murky or cloudy water in an emergency By doubling treatment time treating the volume of water twice Classic 3 can treat water that might be described as much closer to clear than opaque obviously not clear obviously cloudy objects viewed through the water are visible but slightly blurry or as cloudy as weak lemonade For best UV purification results if the water is less clear filter it first with the SteriPEN PreFilter FitsAll Filter or other method Classic 3 is not designed to treat volumes of water larger than one liter If more than one liter needs treatment the water should be divided into liter and one liter volumes and treated separately When operating properly the UV lamp will emit visible light as well
3. While carefully controlled microbiological testing of all SteriPEN products has been conducted use of all SteriPEN products in the field may produce results that vary from our laboratory test data CAUTION If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Do not attempt to bypass water sensor it is an important safety feature Do not handle SteriPEN with wet hands do not touch water sensor pins with wet fingers A This device emits UV light direct exposure may be harmful Z Do not use UV lamp as a light source Do not use near skin eyes or insert into bodily orifices PRE FILTER S ANATOMY Pre Filter removes large particles such as leaves twigs sand and other debris for improved UV purification effectiveness The Pre Filter is not intended to be a purification method To store Pre Filter insert filter cartridge with air vent pointing down and rotate clockwise to lock in place Fits most wide mouthed bottles like Nalgene 1 Air vent not for drinking 2 Filter cartridge 1 3 Pre Filter base 4 Bottle gasket Specifications Nominal filter size 40 microns Weight 45g 47 5 x 67 9mm diameter l USING THE PRE FILTER 1 Screw Pre Filter onto bottle Insert cartridge and pull blue air vent open 2 Filter water Po
4. and 8 362 432 Compliance testing of SteriPEN Classic 3 for the CE mark and BV logo was successfully completed by Bureau Veritas Conforms to UL Std 61010 1 Certified to CSA Std C22 2 No 61010 1 Water Quality Association SteriPEN tested and Gold Seal certified by WOQA against U S EPA Microbiological Water Purifier Standard THE FINE PRINT Directions for Use 40 C F R 156 10 i 2 It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling 40 C FR 156 10 2 ii SteriPEN exceeds U S EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers destroying over 99 9999 of bacteria 99 99 of viruses and 99 9 of protozoa when used as directed SteriPEN is not a sterilizer 3 year warranty for any manufacturing defect For product registration and complete warranty information please visit www steripen com warranty or contact your local distributor While carefully controlled microbiological testing of Classic 3 has been conducted use in the field may produce results that vary from our laboratory test data This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interfernence received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
5. complete and successful lamp will turn off and green indicator s will flash A flashing or steady red indicator means treatment was unsuccessful See Classic 3 LED Indicator Guide Be sure to wipe bottle threads dry before drinking CLASSIC 3 s ANATOMY 1 Battery cap 2 Indicator LEDs 3 Activation button 4 Water sensor pins 5 UV lamp 6 Lamp cover o Specifications Treatment size or 1 liter enr Treatment time 48 or 90 seconds Lamp life 8 000 activations Number of liter treatments per set of batteries numbers are approximate lithium 150 alkaline 50 rechargeable 100 Minimum bottle opening 22mm 4 Weight 83g Weight with batteries Lithium 141g Alkaline 178g Rechargeable 191g Length with lamp cover 186mm 5 Maximum diameter 43mm 6 BATTERY GUIDE Remove battery cap by rotating counterclockwise so that cap arrow points to open lock icon Install AA batteries with polarities as shown in battery compartment For best performance replace all batteries at the same time Replace battery cap by aligning ASIN cap with open lock icon Then rotate cap clockwise until arrow points to closed lock icon pae N 4 S 7 J Classic 3 runs on disposable alkaline batteries lithium batteries or rechargeable nickel metal hydride NiMH AA batteries with a 2300mAh capacity For best results always use quality name brand batteries like Energizer or Sanyo En
6. as UV light If the lamp is not emitting visible light it is not functioning properly and should not be used until it has been repaired Agitation of water by stirring Classic 3 or rocking the container is necessary as it promotes uniform purification Classic 3 is not intended to purify water above the surface of the water in the container such as droplets on the sides of the container Classic 3 is not intended to purify surfaces of a drinking container like the mouth of the bottle Be certain that you always wipe the bottle s mouth dry with a clean dry cloth before drinking Classic 3 may be used in glass plastic ceramic or metal containers as they all absorb or reflect UV light thereby shielding the user from UV exposure Classic 3 is not intended for use by children Classic 3 is a high voltage device Removal or tampering with the electronic circuit board or lamp assembly may cause injury or damage Do not open expose modify or touch internal circuitry doing so can lead to high voltage shock As with other fluorescent type lamps Classic 3 contains a small amount of mercury At the end of its life please dispose of Classic 3 properly For specific instructions contact your local waste disposal organization Classic 3 is not intended to treat liquids other than water Do not use in water with ice Do not use in water above 120 F 49 C As with any other water treatment system always have a backup method
7. eloop CARE amp CLEANING While Classic 3 s battery compartment is designed to be highly water resistant it is not waterproof Avoid submerging Classic 3 s battery end in water Classic 3 s battery performance may be adversely affected by cold weather In temperatures below 32 F 0 C carry the unit close to your body or warm up batteries before use If batteries are too cold Classic 3 s LED indicator may give low battery signal Warm up batteries and treat again Make sure to wipe dry after each use When not in use Classic 3 should be kept in a safe place that is clean and dry It should not be exposed to temperatures above 120 F 49 C or below 4 F 20 C Also when storing for long periods of time remove batteries to keep them from inadvertantly draining To clean Classic 3 wash with a soft cloth and a mild soap solution Rinse soap from device and dry with a clean soft cloth If Classic 3 s bulb is cracked chipped or damaged don t use it Return it to the store or contact SteriPEN for repair Email us at support steripen com or call 888 826 6234 for help Do not try to fix it yourself CLASSIC 3 LE D INDICATOR GUIDE The Classic 3 s three LED indicator lights let you know the status of your SteriPEN and the water purification process Green blinking LED s indicates succesfull water treatment The red LED indicates unsuccessful water treatement low battery level battery replacement needed
8. s altitude affect Classic 3 s ability to purify water No SteriPEN technology and product design have been tested and used on Mount Everest for years Can I use Classic 3 to treat more than 1 liter at a time No we do not recommend it Classic 3 s effectiveness is ONLY tested and certified for volumes up to 1 liter You can however treat and combine multiple 1 liter volumes of water What about parasites like worms and their eggs Does Classic 3 treat for them Due to our animal testing policies Classic 3 s effectiveness against such parasites has not been certified Can Classic 3 treat soda Iced tea Juice No UV light may not effectively destroy microbes in beverages other than water Are some SteriPEN models more effective than others No All SteriPEN models operate using a lamp which emits UV light and they are all equally effective in purifying water Why does my SteriPEN indicate my rechargeable batteries are low when I haven t yet treated the projected number of liters Rechargeable NiMH batteries may give a premature low battery signal See specifications for the number of liters you should expect to treat with high quality fully charged NiMH batteries PATENTED amp CERTIFIED SteriPEN technology is patented in the USA with further U S patents pending and patents pending worldwide SteriPEN is a registered trademark of Hydro Photon Inc U S Patent Numbers 5 900 212 6 110 424 6 579 495
9. to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules G ce X JTAA
10. ur through or submerge bottle until filled 3 Remove cartridge and purify Activate SteriPEN then insert into Pre Filter and invert bottle For best results wet filter cartridge before filling to improve water flow Rub the mesh with a clean cloth until it becomes thoroughly saturated Remove Pre Filter before drinking Air vent is not intended for use as a mouthpiece SteriPEN does not treat water droplets on the Pre Filter s body or threads Be sure to wipe dry any wet surfaces before drinking FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Get in touch We are always happy to hear from you email support steripen com call 888 826 6234 or visit www steripen com It looks like the tip of Classic 3 s lamp is melting is this normal What you are seeing is a small bead of silicone used as a shock absorber to protect the lamp Classic 3 s lamp lasts for 8 000 treatments What happens when I reach 8 000 Classic 3 s LED indicator will flash red three times then green once to indicate that its bulb is exhausted Contact us to have it replaced Classic 3 s bulb is shining a purple rather than blue light is it still working Yes The visible light indicates that the bulb is working regardless of its color Can I take Classic 3 on a plane Yes Classic 3 and all SteriPEN products are allowed in carry on bags as well as checked luggage Classic 3 will work in any country to destroy bacteria viruses and protozoa Doe
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