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chew-proof 

drinking teat

cap seal

cap

twist lock  

pump handle

anti-slip  

base

ultra filtration  

membranes

pump tube

replaceable 

activated  

carbon filter

replaceable  

UF cartridge

LIFESAVER 

bottle 750 ml 

capacity

protective 

sleeve

membrane 

protection grills

removable 

base containing 

replaceable  

pre-filter disc / 

scavenging 

sponge

removable strap

4

water-tight  

snap-fit lid

Summary of Contents for 4000UF

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL bottle 4000UF 6000UF...

Page 2: ...is without the aid of any foul tasting chemicals like iodine or chlorine As I pointed out to a friend one day using chemicals to kill bacteria is not always effective and anyway all you are doing is d...

Page 3: ...ce 8 Maintenance and Care of your LIFESAVER bottle 8 Front side washing at home in the field 10 Installing changing the UF cartridge 12 Using the pre filter 13 Replacing the activated carbon filter 14...

Page 4: ...e ultra filtration membranes pump tube replaceable activated carbon filter replaceable UF cartridge Lifesaver bottle 750 ml capacity protective sleeve membrane protection grills removable base contain...

Page 5: ...nue to over pump the bottle teat will open This is a safety feature In order to maintain the quality of the membranes after manufacture a small amount of glycerine is used to coat their surface Primin...

Page 6: ...p the membranes wet When storing the LIFESAVER bottle between uses trips you should leave a small amount of water within the bottle 25 ml or so This will keep the membranes inside the cartridge wet an...

Page 7: ...e life of your LIFESAVER bottle IMPORTANT Do not allow grit sand or other abrasive matter to enter the bottle If this happens it should be removed Abrasive matter remaining in the bottle will cause th...

Page 8: ...cartridge will last up to a further 2 years dependent upon usage conditions Please check the end of shelf life date on your product Front side washing LIFESAVER bottle Over the life of the membranes p...

Page 9: ...ap fit lid 3 THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT as it prevents contaminated water from entering the clean water area within the cartridge If you fail to do this you risk contaminating the safe water area of the c...

Page 10: ...ough to meet your requirements As the LIFESAVER cartridge has been designed for exceptional service life it is rare that you will need to change the cartridge whilst in the field However should it be...

Page 11: ...hilst holding the cartridge in place inside the bottle with one hand remove the safety seal from the cartridge with the other hand 4 Whilst holding the cartridge firmly in place screw the cap firmly b...

Page 12: ...and other debris these should be washed free from the pre filter disc before re inserting If the hole is taking a while to close up simply remove the pre filter disc place in water and squeeze it a co...

Page 13: ...AVER bottle the activated carbon filter should be removed and discarded Only replace with a new one immediately before your next trip maintenance and care UK IMPORTANT Do not replace your carbon filte...

Page 14: ...on dot on the teat with the seam on the cap and firmly insert Maintaining the pump LIFESAVER bottle s pump has been designed for high workloads The o ring inside the pump is designed to glide easily u...

Page 15: ...into a robust cartridge format and have been designed for long service life If treated incorrectly they are liable to break There are several reasons why a membrane might break DO NOT subject the bot...

Page 16: ...the LIFESAVER bottle with fresh tap water and pump through to drain Dis assemble the bottle and remove the cartridge Remove the cap and remove the teat from the cap Clean all parts except the cartridg...

Page 17: ...to our website www lifesaversystems com and buy online Q Where do I dispose of spent cartridges A The cartridge is made of recyclable plastic and should be disposed of at a recycling centre If this is...

Page 18: ...ing Water Directive Council Directive 98 83 EC LIFESAVER bottle WHO compliance Guidelines for Drinking water Quality First Addendum 3rd Edition Membrane approvals compliances CE EPA NSF WHO WRAS DVGW...

Page 19: ...he date of purchase you should return it to the retailer that you originally purchased it from LIFESAVER systems will at its sole discretion repair or replace the damaged item s You should ensure that...

Page 20: ...t to the use of our products The quality of our products is guaranteed under our conditions of sale Existing industrial property rights must be observed LIFESAVER LIFESAVER bottle LIFESAVER cartridge...

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