LifeStraw Go Series Water Bottle with Filter User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- LifeStraw
Table of Contents
LifeStraw Go Series Water Bottle with Filter
Product Overview
Product Information
- Product Name: LifeStraw Go Series Water Bottle with Filter
- Available Sizes: 22 oz, 1 L, Stainless Steel 24 oz, Stainless Steel 1L
- Compatible with Go Series Bottles made after 2023
- The membrane microfilter is the main component of the bottle that filters water
- The bottle, cap, and handle are dishwasher safe once filters have been removed
- The mouthpiece can be unscrewed from the cap for cleaning if necessary
- The handle should be kept unattached when storing between uses to prevent moisture buildup
- The product will no longer filter water when the membrane microfilter needs to be replaced
Product Usage Instructions
First Use
- Before using the LifeStraw Go Bottle for the first time, make sure to clean it thoroughly.
- Remove the membrane microfilter from the bottle.
- Rinse the bottle, cap, and handle with water (no soap).
- Reassemble the bottle by attaching the membrane microfilter to the cap.
- Fill the bottle with water and drink through the mouthpiece.
- Repeat this process a few times to flush out any initial carbon dust from the filter.
Daily Use
- Ensure that the handle, cap, and mouthpiece are kept away from contaminated water.
- Fill the bottle with water from a safe source.
- Drink through the mouthpiece directly or use it to pour filtered water into another container.
Tips
- Test your LifeStraw Go Bottle before going on a trip to ensure it is functioning properly.
- When traveling by airplane or experiencing changes in elevation, slowly twist open the full cap and handle to release pressure and avoid leaks.
- If you notice a slow flow rate, blow air through the mouthpiece to remove potential air bubbles and debris stuck in the membrane.
- Check the umbrella valve near the mouthpiece for excess dust or debris and clean if necessary.
- Replace the membrane microfilter when you are unable to sip water through the straw.
Cleaning and Maintenance
- Remove the membrane microfilter from the bottle before cleaning.
- The bottle, cap, and handle are dishwasher safe. Use water (no soap) when rinsing filters.
- If there is debris or buildup in the mouthpiece, unscrew it from the cap and wash with soap.
- Ensure that the inside of the cap is dry before reassembling the handle and storing after use.
- Keep the handle unattached during storage to prevent moisture buildup. For any further assistance, you can contact [email protected].
DISCLAIMER
Vestergaard Frandsen Inc. and its affiliated entities and related companies
shall be neither liable for any damages arising out of or as a result of the
use of your LIfeStraw product for any purpose other than for which it is
clearly intended, nor for any malfunction resulting from the failure of the
user to strictly abide by the usage and safety information contained in this
manual. Stated microbiological, chemical and longevity performance is
conducted under standard laboratory test conditions; more information
regarding test results and conditions can be found on
www.lifestraw.com.
The effectiveness of your product may be limited by environmental or hygienic
conditions that could contribute to the recontamination of water after it has
passed though the product’s internal filter. These conditions include but are
not limited to:
- Handling the mouthpiece with dirty hands.
- Failure to maintain a clean filter housing, bottle, lid and mouthpiece.
- Failure to replace the filters per manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Using the bottle or filters if the plastic is cracked.
- Use in or exposure to extreme heat (higher temperature than 140°F/60°C) or freezing temperatures (below 32° F/0°C).
Read these usage and safety instructions carefully before using your LifeStraw® product. LifeStraw® is a water filtration tool and should only be used for filtering water. The quality of the filtered water is not guaranteed if the product is submitted to conditions other than those encountered during its normal use. Your use of LifeStraw® implies that you accept and agree to these terms, conditions, and disclaimer.