LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: LifeStraw

Table of Contents

LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers
HOW TO USE
TIPS
Disclaimer
References
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LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers

HOW TO USE

Prime. Prime the filter by opening the bottom cap and letting the straw sit in water for 20 seconds.
Sip. Open the top cap and take 5 quick, strong sips to get water flowing.
Backwash. Regularly blow air through your LifeStraw® after drinking to keep the filter clean and prevent it from clogging. Close both caps when not in use.

For long term storage instructions, visit www.lifestraw.com/howitworks

Handling the mouthpiece with dirty/contaminated hands.
Failure to maintain a clean moutpiece and exterior.
Failure to discontinue use of the producrt per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Using the filter 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 LifeStraw®. LifeStraw® is a personal 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.

TIPS

Test your gear before you go! Follow the first use instructions to make sure your LifeStraw is operating as you expect it to.
Slow flow rate? Blow air through the mouthpiece to remove potential air bubbles in the membrane.
Note: LifeStraw® will no longer filter water when the product has reached the end of its working life. The inability to sip water through LifeStraw® indicates that the product should be replaced.
Questions? Contact support@lifestraw.com – we’re here to help!

CAUTION

Drinking untreated water may expose you to harmful microorganisms and increase your risk of gastrointes-tinal illness. Improper usage of LifeStraw® increases your risk of exposure to harmful microorganisms and increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Reduce your risk of becoming sick by following these safety instructions and by educating yourself on backcountry water safety.
Never use LifeStraw® to filter seawater or chemically contaminated water, including water from mining tailing ponds or from near large agricultural operations. Rinse the bottle and top cap with safe water before first use.
DO NOT DROP or place pressure on this product in any manner. The intentional or unintentional impact of this product on a solid surface may damage the filtration mechanism within the LifeStraw® and render it ineﬀicient and unusable. This product must not be used by children without the supervision of an adult.

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 LifeStraw® for any purpose other than for which it is clearly intended, nor for any malfunction resulting from the failure of the user of LifeStraw® to strictly abide by the usage and safety information contained in this manual. Stated microbiological and longevity performance of LifeStraw® is conducted under standard laboratory test conditions; more information regarding test results and conditions can be found at www.lifestraw.com.
The eﬀectiveness of LifeStraw® 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:

GIVING BACK
When you purchase any LifeStraw® products, a portion of the proceeds is used to provide LifeStraw® Community water purifiers to schools in need of safe water. The funds also support the comprehensive health education, quarterly follow-up visits, and routine maintenance that ensure the purifiers are used properly and have a real, sustained impact on the health of school children. As one of the largest private investors in safe water for schools globally, we make sure to fulfill our responsibilities to LifeStraw® customers, vulnerable communities, and global partners.