LifeStraw Water Bottle with 2-Stage Filtration User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- LifeStraw
Table of Contents
LifeStraw Water Bottle with 2-Stage Filtration
PARTS NAME
- Mouthpiece
- Lid
- Replaceable activated carbon capsule
- Capsule chamber
- Hollow fiber membrane
OVERVIEW
The LifeStraw® Go water bottle incorporates award-winning filter technology into a convenient bottle which removes bacteria, protozoa, bad odor, taste and some chemicals without requiring batteries or pumping. Its lightweight and slender design makes it perfect for hiking, traveling, and everyday use in areas where water may be unsafe to drink due to contamination by bacteria or parasites. LifeStraw® Go uses a very effective 2-stage filtration process: Stage 1: Replaceable hollow fiber membrane filter removes 99.9999 % of bacteria (E. coli, etc.) and 99.9 % of protozoa (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, etc.). Lifetime: 1,000 liters (264 gallons) Stage 2: Replaceable activated carbon capsule reduces bad odor and taste, chlorine and organic chemical matter. Lifetime: 100 liters (26.4 gallons)
Replacing the filter
- Replacing the filter in your LifeStraw® Go is quick and easy to do. Simply unscrew the top cap from the bottle and gently remove the filter. Discard the used one.
- Insert the new filter into the top cap and then screw the top cap back into the bottle. Make sure the carbon capsule is pushed all the way in on the top
Replacing the carbon capsule
The carbon capsule should be replaced after 100 liters (26.4 gallons)
- With your nails or a coin, grab the groove of the carbon capsule and pull out.
- Rinse the new carbon capsule under flowing safe tap water. Then, insert it by pushing it into the carbon chamber until it clicks.
Daily use
Prior to the first use of your LifeStraw Go, remove the carbon capsule from
the filter and place it under clean flowing safe water. Also, rinse the
bottle, cap, and filter with safe water prior first use. Upon first use or
anytime the filter is dry, fill bottle with water, screw lid on, and allow to
sit for a few seconds to prime the filter. Then take a few quick sips to get
the water flowing. LifeStraw Go will no longer filter water when the product
has reached the end of its working life. Inability to sip water through
LifeStraw Go indicates that the product should be replaced. After each use,
blow air through the filter to keep it clean and prevent clogging. Before
storing, unscrew lid, rinse with safe water, and let dry before screwing lid
back on and putting it away in storage Remove the filter before placing bottle
in the dishwasher for cleaning.
Disclaimer
LifeStraw S.A. 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 on 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:
- Use of the LifeStraw® with dirty and bacteria-contaminated hands
- Placement of LifeStraw® in a mouth contaminated with bacteria
- Use of the LifeStraw® in a dense coliform environment
- Failure to maintain a sterile mouthpiece on the LifeStraw®
- Sharing of LifeStraw® between two individuals
- Use in or exposure to extreme heat or freezing temperatures
Read these usage and safety instructions carefully before using LifeStraw® Go. LifeStraw® Go 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. To prevent breakage, do not drop or hit LifeStraw® Go against a hard object. Do not drop the product in polluted water as this might contaminate the membrane. Your use of LifeStraw® Go implies that you accept and agree to these terms, conditions, and disclaimer.
Caution
Drinking untreated water or improper use of LifeStraw Go may expose you to harmful microorganisms and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Reduce your risk of becoming sick by following these safety instructions and by educating yourself on drinking water safety 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® Go and render it inefficient and unusable. This product must not be used by children without the supervision of an adult.