SteriPEN User's Guide Instructions for Using SteriPEN Quick Start
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1. available for added protection Like most fluorescent type lamps the SteriPEN lamp contains a small amount of mercury Please dispose of your SteriPEN properly SteriPEN is not intended to disinfect surfaces of a drinking container i e those that typically contact the mouth when drinking Be certain that your drinking container has been properly cleaned washed prior to using SteriPEN SteriPEN is not intended to disinfect water above the surface of the water in the container i e droplets of water suspended on the side of the glass Remove droplets by absorbing with cloth before consuming water SteriPEN is intended for use with clear water Discolored or dirty water should be pre filtered until clear prior to SteriPEN treatment Use the available SteriPEN Pre Filter or FitsAll Filter to help clarify water Coffee filters or a shirt can also be used in an emergency See also Treating Turbid Murky or Cloudy Water e SteriPEN Freedom is designed to treat 0 5 liter 16 fl oz of clear water If in doubt about volume of water to be treated confirm volume with a measuring device such as a measuring cup e When operating properly the SteriPEN lamp will emit visible light as well as UV light If lamp is not emitting visible light it is not functioning properly and should not be used until repaired e The SteriPEN lamp assembly must be clean prior to use Wipe lamp with clean cloth as needed e f Ste2. your computer The USB cable will also work with any USB compatible car charger not included or solar charger not included N C SteriPEN will fully charge via AC power in about 2 hours up to 4 hours via USB connector to PC Steady red LED charging indicator will turn steady green when fully charged The USB connector is protected by a soft black cover pull gently to access connector for charging Use SteriPEN only with clear water Discolored or dirty water should be pre filtered until clear prior to SteriPEN treatment Use available SteriPEN Pre Filter or FitsAll Filter to help Clarify water Coffee filters or a cloth can also be used in an emergency See also Treating Turbid Murky or Cloudy Water 3 Easy Steps SteriPEN Freedom treats a 0 5L 16 0z dose of water volume yy i Video available at www steripen com freedomvideos 1 Remove lamp cover from body of unit Note water sensor pins at base of lamp must be dry 2 Immerse the UV lamp and water sensing pins into the water green LED will blink Lamp will turn on automatically Note If visible blue light is not evident the lamp is not on and water should not be consumed 3 Agitate the water by stirring thoroughly until the lamp automatically turns off and indicator light becomes a steady green indicating treatment is complete The auto timer is set for 48 seconds Agitation throughout treatment is essential to provide uniform expo
3. Thank you for selecting SteriPEN Freedom Years of careful research development and testing have gone into the creation of this innovative product SteriPEN is a handheld ultraviolet uv light water purifier This device will provide 8 000 0 5L 16 oz treatments How Do SteriPEN Purifiers Work SteriPEN purifiers use shortwave germicidal UV light to disinfect water This range of UV light disrupts the DNA of microbes in seconds Without intact DNA microbes cannot reproduce to make you sick SteriPEN purifiers destroy over 99 9 of bacteria viruses and protozoa giardia amp cryptosporidium Complete test results at www steripen com micro biological testing Usage Situations SteriPEN Freedom will destroy microbes whether you are drawing water from a stream while camping traveling or using in developing countries where the water supply is not safe It s also great insurance in emergencies when water supply is disrupted Even bottled water in many countries comes from unknown and unregulated sources Use on any source of fresh water in any country Quick Start Guide Before Use e Charge battery SteriPEN Freedom is powered by a sealed lithium polymer rechargeable battery not user accessible When fully charged the device delivers up to 40 0 5L 16 oz treatments Charge your SteriPEN with the included USB cable using either wall power via the included AC Adapter 100 to 240 V with US prongs or the USB port on
4. aIS WUOPee Hydro Photon Inc PO Box 675 262 Ellsworth Road Blue Hill ME 04614 USA Toll Free USA 1 888 SteriPEN 1 207 374 5800 info steripen com www steripen com FRDM UG 1105 SteriPEN freedom NJgd 3 S Lamp Life After lamp reaches 8 000 treatments lamp must be replaced by manufacturer or a SteriPEN licensed technician Troubleshooting If the lamp does not light when immersed in water check to be sure lamp is completely immersed and that water is contacting both water sensing pins If lamp still does not activate contact technical support If immediately after completing a treatment another treatment is attempted but lamp will not activate remove SteriPEN from water dry sensing pins off wait 10 seconds and immerse in water to activate If unit will not activate and battery is fully charged contact technical support Technical Support For support please email support steripen com or call 1 207 374 5800 Toll Free USA 1 888 SteriPEN Repair Information Any repairs to your SteriPEN should be done by a SteriPEN technician Please contact Hydro Photon Inc at above phone number or at support steripen com for repair guidance Product Registration amp Warranty Information Hydro Photon Inc warrants your SteriPEN product for 3 years from date of purchase for any manufacturing defect For product registration and complete warranty information please visit www steripen com suppor
5. istered trademark of Hydro Photon Inc 2011 Hydro Photon Inc Guide to SteriPEN Parts 1 Lamp Cover 2 UV Lamp encased in durable quartz sleeve 3 Water Sensors 2 4 Micro USB B Port 5 Indicator LEDs 6 USB Compartment Cover SIN 7 LED Flashlight As 8 Serial Number 4 A 5 E O ke aD j ea 2 gt Lu Oo m w Wn Note SteriPEN Freedom requires use in bottles or containers with a minimum opening of 3 8 cm 1 5 inch
6. its as described in the US EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers section 3 3 4 SteriPEN has been successfully tested in water with a turbidity measurement of 33 ntu If viewing 33ntu water in a clear 1 liter bottle one might characterize the water as follows Much closer to clear than opaque Obviously not clear Obviously cloudy Objects viewed through the water are visible but blurry as cloudy as weak lemonade Warnings for Safe Use e It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling 40 C F R 156 10 i 2 ii Improper operation of SteriPEN may cause injury Read and understand all warnings prior to operating SteriPEN Do not allow water to enter SteriPEN through the USB connecter at base of unit Keep soft black USB cover on when not charging Keep lamp cover on when not purifying Do not operate SteriPEN in quartz containers such as quartz laboratory beakers SteriPEN should not be used by children SteriPEN is a high voltage device Removal or tampering with the electronic circuit board or lamp assembly may cause injury or damage SteriPEN Do not open expose modify or touch internal circuitry this can lead to high voltage shock Do not attempt to bypass water sensor this is an important safety feature While SteriPEN is highly reliable with any water treatment system you should always have a backup method
7. oves lamp cover Agitation of Water Agitation of the water by stirring with SteriPEN or rocking the container is essential for proper operation as this insures uniform exposure of all water to germicidal UV light Cold Weather Considerations Bring SteriPEN Freedom up to a temperature above 32 F 0 C before using The purifier is programmed to add more time in cold weather Ideally store your SteriPEN in your pocket or warm place when in cold weather conditions SteriPEN LED Signals LED COLOR AND PATTERN DISPLAY INDICATION Operating Signals Green slow blinking 1 second on 1 second off Red slow blinking 1 second on 1 second off Green slow blink with Red blink Green steady 0 5 liter 16 fl oz dose in progress 1 Dose incomplete Dry water sensors and repeat treatment 2 Low battery warning recharge your SteriPEN Freedom 0 5 liters 16 fl oz dose completed low battery Dose complete Battery Signals During Charge Red steady Green steady Battery charging Unit fully charged Lamp Warnings Red 2 blinks Green 2 blinks repeating Red 3 blinks Green 1 blink repeating No LED signal amp UV lamp emits no visible blue light Over 7 900 treatments completed lamp replacement needed in under 100 doses Lamp failure replace lamp 1 Charge unit 2 Lamp failure Do not consume water Follow warranty procedure eNadueis Bulsp 10 suononsisu PIND SJSN eNAdU
8. riPEN purifier is below 32 F 0 C it should be warmed above 32 F 0 C before operating e Do not allow impact to the lamp end If lamp assembly lamp or quartz sleeve is cracked chipped or damaged do not operate For repairs contact Hydro Photon directly at support steripen com or 1 888 SteriPEN USA or 1 207 374 5800 e Do not use in liquids other than clear water i e tea or soda e Do not use in water with ice or water above 140 F 60 C e Use only a dry cloth or dry towel to remove water from SteriPEN after use Use of a damp or wet towel to dry SteriPEN s sensors may activate the UV lamp e UV light can be harmful to eyes and skin Never look at an unshielded UV lamp during operation When used properly in water and according to instructions the user is well shielded from UV light If lamp is on out of water immerse lamp or cover lamp e Do not operate near skin eyes or bodily orifices e While carefully controlled microbiological testing of SteriPEN has been conducted use of SteriPEN in the field may produce results that vary from our laboratory test data Certifications amp Patents Conforms to UL 61010 Certified to CAN CSA Standard C 22 2 No 61010 U S Patent Numbers 5 900 212 amp 6 110 424 amp 6 579 495 Patents and patents pending worldwide CE D K omaa SteriPEN technology is patented in the USA with further U S patents pending and patents pending worldwide SteriPEN is a reg
9. sure of all water to the UV light Note If red LED turns on after lamp shuts off purification was not complete After Use After using SteriPEN Freedom use a dry cloth to remove water droplets from the device Note Do not use a damp or wet cloth to dry SteriPEN s sensors as this may briefly activate the UV lamp Treating a 1 0 liter 32 oz volume You may treat a full liter or 32 oz by treating the water with two doses Volumes larger than 1 0L 32 oz should be divided into 1 0L or less quantities and treated During all treatments stir thoroughly Flashlight Activation The flashlight LED is near the USB connector 43 at the base of SteriPEN Freedom To turn on ok Te flashlight hold horizontally and then rotate your wrist 180 degrees 3 times Repeat action to deactivate the flashlight To protect UV lamp when using flashlight operate with lamp cover in place Video available at www steripen com freedomvideos Safety and Operating Tips Water Containers SteriPEN purifiers may be used in glass plastic ceramic or metal containers SteriPEN purifiers should not be used in quartz containers Water Sensor Circuitry The SteriPEN water sensor circuitry is intended to prevent the UV lamp from illuminating unless it is completely immersed in water If SteriPEN water sensors are not immersed within 13 seconds of being activated unit will turn off Activation or ready mode occurs when user rem
10. t Warranty will be voided if SteriPEN Freedom is a altered in any way b used for purposes inconsistent with product s intended function or c if product instructions and warnings are not followed Treating Turbid Murky or Cloudy Water SteriPEN is intended for use and is most effective in clear water However SteriPEN has been shown to reduce microbial contamination in turbid water If clear water is not available first try to filter the water to clarify it If it is necessary to treat turbid murky or cloudy water in an emergency situation use SteriPEN as follows To treat 1 liter of turbid water use four 0 5 liter doses To accomplish this remove SteriPEN from water dry sensing pins off and immerse in water to activate again e To treat 0 5 liter of turbid water use two 0 5 liter doses To accomplish this remove SteriPEN from water dry sensing pins off and immerse in water to activate again Turbidity is a measure of water clarity as effected by the presence of suspended solids As turbidity increases the suspended solids and murkiness of the water also increase It is difficult to communicate a particular level of turbidity with just a written description Accordingly please take into account the following when considering the use of SteriPEN in water that is not clear Laboratory testing has shown that SteriPEN is effective in water with a turbidity of not less than 30 ntu Nephelometric Turbidity Un
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