LaVie purification system user manual
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2. WORKING PRINCIPLE
LaVie uses chlorine contained in tap water as a Trojan horse. LEDs emit UVA rays on a
transparent, sealed glass bottle and a photolysis reaction is initiated. All the chlorine molecules
(OCl
-
) react and give rise to strong oxidizing radicals, a hundred times more oxidative than
chlorine itself.
These dissociated compounds are capable of mineralizing complex chemicals and eliminating
tastes and odors.
To operate, LaVie thus requires:
1. UVA radiation
2. Chlorine in the water to be treated
3. Sealed container
Note: In Europe and North America, tap water is largely sanitized with chlorine. This chlorine
contained in water is essential for the proper operation of LaVie. Do not treat non
drinkable/chlorine free water.
