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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
4000UF & 6000UF

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4000UF & 6000UF...
  • Page 2 Dear user I developed the LIFESAVER after I saw the tragic waste of life and serious problems caused by the lack of safe drinking water in the wake of the tsunami in December 2004 and then again the following year on August 29, 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 4 Using your lifesaver bottle 4 Priming the cartridge 5 Drinking from the bottle 6 Before undertaking any trip 7 Instructions for routine use 7 Choosing your water source 8 Maintenance and Care of your lifesaver bottle 8 Front-side washing at home & in the field...
  • Page 4 UF cartridge LIFESAVER bottle 750 ml capacity membrane protection grills removable strap removable base containing replaceable pre-filter disc / scavenging sponge twist lock...

  • Page 5: Priming The Cartridge

    This is *Do not over pump your LIFESAVER bottle. normal and part of the priming It is effectively a pressurised vessel and should process. After a 2-3 refills the be handled with caution.
  • Page 6 Do not remove simple steps. bottle cap unless changing the carbon • filter or the LIFESAVER cartridge and Ensure that the cartridge is correctly then only after following instructions and firmly in place. (‘How to install (see instructions below).

  • Page 7: Instructions For Routine Use

    • Ensure that the drinking teat is will cause the base seals to prematurely closed and that the snap-fit lid is wear. This may cause your LIFESAVER on securely. bottle to leak and may void your • Unscrew the bottle base.

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Care Of Your

    Maintenance and Care iMPOrTaNT! The unique ultra filtration membranes DO NOT subject the LIFESAVER bottle/ used in the LIFESAVER bottle have been cartridge to shock or other misuse such developed to deliver a high volume as inserting objects into the cartridge.
  • Page 9 LIFESAVER bottle ensuring that the neck of the The cap must be firmly cartridge sits inside the neck of the LIFESAVER bottle. closed but be careful 10. gently twist the cartridge until you feel the cartridge not to over tighten.

  • Page 10: Lifesaver Bottle

    Once the expired meet your requirements. cartridge is removed, clean, disinfect and dry the bottle before inserting the As the LIFESAVER cartridge has been new cartridge. This will reduce the risk designed for exceptional service life, it of cross contamination.
  • Page 11 • Whilst holding the cartridge firmly in place screw the cap firmly back in place • Close the snap-fit lid. • Screw up the base. your LIFESAVER bottle is now ready to use...

  • Page 12: Using The Pre-Filter

    Using your pre-filter disc your LIFESAVER bottle comes with a pre-filter disc already fitted inside. your Pre-filter disc is designed to extend the life of your LIFESAVER bottle. your pre-filter 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.
  • Page 13 It is designed to last for approximately 250 litres. Do not over tighten the 1. Empty LIFESAVER bottle of water. activated carbon filter as 2. Install pre-filter disc in base of bottle this risks damage and firmly screw up base.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Teat

    LIFESAVER bottle’s teat has 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. Over time the teat will wear. When it becomes necessary to replace follow these instructions.

  • Page 15: Failsafe Technology

    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.

  • Page 16: Long Term Storage

    6). Screw the base back on again and store away from sunlight. When you plan to use LIFESAVER bottle again just flush the bottle through twice and it is ready to use. If you notice any bacteriological growth on the inside of the bottle then clean both bottle and cartridge as advised, (page 8) and perform sterilisation again.

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q Where can i get bottle 8-10 times and try again. replacement parts? Sometimes this will loosen the A. LIFESAVER bottle has been base. engineered so that all parts are replaceable. Please go to the Q. Where do i purchase dealer where you purchased your LIFESAVER bottle.

  • Page 18: Performance And Technical Data

    Water Supply (Water quality) Regulations 2000 LIFESAVER bottle EU compliance European Drinking Water Directive Council Directive 98/83/EC LIFESAVER bottle WHO compliance guidelines for Drinking-water quality First Addendum 3rd Edition Membrane approvals/compliances CE, EPA, NSF , WHO, WRAS, DVgW, KIWA, KTW, LSHTM Dry weight of bottle inc.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 20 The quality of our products is guaranteed under our conditions of sale. Existing industrial property rights must be observed. LIFESAVER, LIFESAVER bottle, LIFESAVER cartridge 6000UF, LIFESAVER cartridge 4000UF, FOR A HOSTILE WORLD, FILL•PUMP•DRINK, Instructicons and FAILSAFE are all trademarks and are used under licence with permission of their owners.

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