To perform a front-side wash:
in the field
With the snap-fit lid on, remove the base and
remembering to use the pre-filter, gently flush the bottle
with water. This flush water can be from a river, stream
or puddle. This will help remove dirt and debris from
the bottle and surface of the membranes and ease the
flow of water. This process may be performed again and
again as and when necessary. It is always a good idea
to keep the membranes as free from particulate matter
as possible.
at home
1. Empty the bottle of water. Empty the teat end of water.
2. Unscrew & remove the base
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3. Place your hand over the base to support the cartridge.
4. Keeping the bottle in the vertical position unscrew
the cap. The cartridge will drop into your hand.
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5. Screw the cap onto the cartridge and replace the
snap-fit lid.
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(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 cartridge and the cartridge may need to be
replaced.)
6. It is now safe to soak the cartridge in a basin of
water. By gently agitating the water, dirt and other
matter will be dislodged from the surface of the
membranes.
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7. Flush this water away and repeat several times as
necessary.
8. Leave the cartridge to drain for 24 hours.
9. To re-assemble. Insert the cartridge into the
LIFESAVER bottle ensuring that the neck of the
cartridge sits inside the neck of the LIFESAVER bottle.
10. gently twist the cartridge until you feel the cartridge
engage in the locators in the neck of the bottle.
Holding the cartridge in place with one hand, screw
the cap seal on. (see long term storage - page 16)
MAINTENANCE
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CARE
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iMPOrTaNT!
The cap must be firmly
closed but be careful
not to over tighten.
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