LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System User Manual

LifeStraw® Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System
User Manual

PEAK SERIES

HOW TO USE

1. Assemble. Attach the membrane microfilter to the reservoir by first unscrewing the neck cap on the squeeze bag. Screw the membrane microfilter firmly into the inside of the top cap, so that when the cap is retightened onto the squeeze bottle, the filter sits inside the reservoir.
2. Fill. When ready to use, open the squeeze bag to fill it with water by unscrewing the neck cap. Fill with water, and retighten the cap to close.
3. Sip or squeeze. Open the top cap. To sip, take 5 quick, strong pulls of water using the mouthpiece to get the water flowing. To squeeze water out of the reservoir, simply apply pressure to the reservoir. Close the top cap when finished.
4. Backwash. Regularly backwash your filter after drinking to keep the filter clean and to prevent clogging. To do this, disconnect the membrane microfilter from the top cap by twisting counterclockwise. Then, screw the included backwash syringe onto the membrane microfilter.  Plunge the open end of the filter into drinking water, and draw water up through the filter by pulling the syringe upward and away from the filter until it reaches the edge of the housing. Then push water back through the filter by pressing the syringe downward toward the filter until the water has fully been pushed through the other side. Repeat several times.
   If storing your LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System for greater than 1 month without use, we recommend following our long- term storage instructions to preserve the longevity of the filter and prevent clogging. For long-term storage instructions, visit www.lifestraw.com

microfilter from the top cap by twisting counterclockwise. Then, screw the included backwash syringe onto the membrane microfilter. Plunge the open end of the filter into drinking water, and draw water up through the filter by pulling the syringe upward and away from the filter until it reaches the edge of the housing. Then push water back through the filter by pressing the syringe downward toward the filter until the water has fully been pushed through the other side. Repeat several times.

If storing your LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System for greater than 1 month without use, we recommend following our long- term storage instructions to preserve the longevity of the filter and prevent clogging. For long term storage instructions, visit www.lifestraw.com

TIPS
Test your gear before you go! Follow the how-to-use instructions to make sure your LifeStraw Peak Series
Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System is operating as you expect it to.
Slow flow rate? Use the backwash instructions to remove potential air bubbles in the membrane.
Questions? Contact remy@lifestraw.com – we’re here to help!

LONG-TERM STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid drying out the filter by storing it with a saline solution made by mixing a teaspoon of salt with water. This will keep the filter at its highest performance and maintain the hydrophilic properties of the membrane, while also preventing any mold or algae from growing during long-term storage. When the membrane becomes completely dried out, it can be difficult to get water to flow through again. Follow these steps if you have already used the LifeStraw Peak Series filter and you plan to store it for greater than 1 month without use. If storing for longer than 3 months, we recommend cleaning with a diluted bleach solution prior to storage for increased disinfection. These instructions can be found at www.lifestraw.com.

1. Immerse in Salt Solution. Fill a reusable container with 2 cups of water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and dissolve. Place the filter into the saline solution and use the backwash syringe to pull water fully into the filter. Attach the filter to the lid with the cap closed, pour the remaining solution into the collapsible squeeze bottle, and screw the filter and lid back onto the bottle.
2. Store. Store the bottle that contains the saltwater in a cool dry place.
3. Resume Use. To use your Peak Series filter again, discard the salt solution and fill your bottle with regular source water. Use the backwash syringe to remove residual saltwater from the filter by pulling in the new water and pushing it back through the filter. If you have additional questions about storage and maintenance for your LifeStraw Peak Series products, please email us at remy@lifestraw.com

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 Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System for any purpose other than for which it is clearly intended, nor for any malfunction resulting from the failure of the user of LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System to strictly abide by the usage and safety information contained in this manual. Stated microbiological and longevity performance of the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System 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 products may be limited by environmental or hygienic conditions that could contribute to the recontamination of water after it has passed through the product’s internal filter. These conditions include but are not limited to:

1. Handling the mouthpiece with dirty/contaminated hands.
2. Failure to maintain a clean mouthpiece and exterior.
3. Failure to discontinue use of the product per manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Using the filter if the plastic is cracked.
5. 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 Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System. LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System 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 the LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System implies that you accept and agree to these terms, conditions, and disclaimer.

CAUTION

Drinking untreated water may expose you to harmful microorganisms and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Improper usage of LifeStraw Peak Series Collapsible  Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System 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 Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System 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 Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System and render it inefficient and unusable. This product must not be used by children without the supervision of an adult.

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