m
ÜV
S
pecifications
Weight
•
2.5 ounces total (71 grams) with end cap and prefilter
Dimensions
•
4.5" h x 1.75" w (11.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
•
Displacement Volume (when floating): 2 ounces (50 mL)
Components
•
Battery: 1 x Type RCR123 Li-ion rechargeable battery. 16, 75 second
cycles per charge; 500 recharge battery life
•
UV-C Tube: 10V3W Germicidal 3W UV-C (254 nm) ozonating, hot-
cathode, low-voltage. Rated useful life (to 85% efficiency) = 3,000 hours.
Expected life as used in
m
ÜV
(driven at 4W, producing 0.6W UV-C at
20 ° C) = 1,500 hours
•
Pre-filter: Nylon mesh 0.2mm screen
•
White LED: 1/4W high efficiency solid state lamp, 12 Lumens out
Dosage and Efficacy
•
Dosage Time: 75 seconds per liter (1 cycle). Below 40°F (5°C), dosage
time should be doubled (2 cycles per liter)
•
UV-C light is highly effective in killing pathogens, while filters tend to
miss the very small viruses, some pathogens, such as Cryptosporidium,
are resistant to chemicals because of their tough spore shell.
•
When water quality is suspect, such as unclear water or when storing
water for longer periods of time, combinations of methods work best.
•
Charge time: 8hrs on alkaline or NiMH cell. 5Hrs on solar panel.
•
See
www.uvaquastar.com
for testing and other efficacy details.
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the
m
ÜV
™ (pronounced “move”) Ultraviolet
Portable Water Treatment System by Meridian Design, Incorporated. Our
products are designed with the highest quality components to ensure years of
trouble-free service in a variety of environments.
The
m
ÜV
is an ultraviolet (UV-C) water treatment solution appropriate for
use in all climates and settings. Campers, hikers, emergency crews – or
anyone who values having clean water, will benefit from
m
ÜV
.
m
ÜV
has a “Lantern Mode”. It contains a handy separate low power, white
LED for lighting.
Using a rechargeable Li-ion battery, the
m
ÜV
can quickly treat a liter of
water in less than 2 minutes, and provide over 15 liters, or 4 gallons, of clean
water on a single charge. Lightweight, rugged and simple to operate,
m
ÜV
is the ideal water solution for everyone's survival kit.
Before using your
m
ÜV
for the first time, we recommend reading the next
section of this manual, Using the
m
Ü
V
, to familiarize yourself with the unit.
•
UV-C light can cause irritation to the eyes and skin if exposed for an
extended period.
The UV-C light is reflected back into the container
by the water surface and is absorbed by all common container
materials (including plastic, metal and glass except quartz) and is
therefore entirely safe when operated as intended. If the light is ever
turned on outside of the container the user should simply turn it off by
pressing the button again.
•
Keep away from children
•
Operation in air generates ozone which is an eye and lung irritant
•
Please wash your
m
ÜV
with a mild detergent and water prior to first
use. Clean it and store it in a dry environment when not in use.
•
Recharge at least once per year.
•
Never insert in any bodily orifice. Just don't. Please.
Thanks!
-- Team AquaStar
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