Source WXP LP, Care And Use Instructions Manual

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Rinsing before first time use
HELIX Valve™:
1. To rinse the the resevoir before first time use:
Turn the valve to OPEN position (drawing 4)
2. Roll the reservoir from the closure downto creatre
pressure in the reservoir.
3. Pinch the drinking groove between your index and
thumb and let the water flow through the valve.
(drawing 8a)
4. Drain at least a third of the capacity of the reservoir
(if you have a 3L reservoir, drain at least 1L).
You can drink now. See drinking in page 8, parag. 4.
STORM Valve™:
1. To rinse the the resrevoir before first time use:
Turn the valve to OPEN position (drawing 7)
2. Roll the reservoir from the closure down and let the
water flow through the valve. (drawing 8b)
3. Drain at least a third of the capacity of the reservoir
(if you have a 3L reservoir, drain at least 1L).
You can drink now. See drinking page 10, parag. 5.
Tip
If your resevoir is inside a pack, instead
of rolling, you can inflate the reservoir by
blowing air through the valve in addition
to the water, then apply your weight on
the pack and let the water flow and rinse
the system.