Safety
SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
may be used in glass, plastic, ceramic or
metal containers. They all absorb and reflect UV light, thereby
shielding the user from UV exposure. AdventurerOpti should not
be used in quartz containers. The air/water interface at the top
of any drinking container is highly reflective to UV and reflects
UV back into the container.
Optical Water Sensor
SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
features an advanced proprietary
optical water sensing technology. This is an important safety feature
intended to prevent UV exposure by permitting operation only when
lamp is completely immersed in water. Never attempt to bypass this
feature. If the SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
does not detect water
within 15 seconds of being activated, it will deactivate.
Agitation of Water
Agitation of the water by stirring with AdventurerOpti or rocking
the container throughout the dose is essential for proper operation
as this insures uniform exposure of all water to germicidal UV light.
Cold Weather Considerations
Bring AdventurerOpti up to a temperature above 32°F/0°C
before using. Battery performance may be adversely affected
by cold weather.
Lamp Life
After Lamp Life = 8,000 Treatments, lamps must be replaced
by manufacturer or licensed technician.
Battery Selection & Installation
SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
uses two CR123 batteries. CR123
batteries are nominally 3 volts and are available in both
rechargeable and non-rechargeable (disposable) varieties.
One double-cell CR123 battery may also be used.
Use high quality name brand batteries. Our testing has shown
that a single set of non-rechargeable (disposable) CR123’s will
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SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
treats two ranges of
water volume:
A
—up to 0.5 liter (16 fl. oz.)
B
—between 0.5 – 1.0 liter (16 and 32 fl. oz.)
1
Install two CR123 batteries with polarities as shown;
or install one double-cell CR123 battery.
2
Tighten coin screw on battery end cap until snug (do
NOT over-tighten screw as this may cause damage).
3
Remove lamp cover – pull cover off body.
4A
Push Activation button
twice
– green indicator LED
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp) will
flash for up to 15 seconds indicating Adventurer
Opti
is
ready to treat up to .5 liter (16 fl. oz.).
4B
Push Activation button
once
– green indicator LED
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp) will
flash for up to 15 seconds indicating AdventurerOpti is
ready to treat up to 1 liter (32 fl. oz.).
5
While green indicator LED and white optical sensor
flashes, dip the ultraviolet (UV) lamp into the water
to be treated such that lamp and optical sensor are
completely immersed. When water is detected, lamp
turns on automatically, emitting both UV and visible
light.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If visible light from UV lamp
is not evident, the AdventurerOpti UV lamp is not on,
and water should not be consumed.
6
Agitate the water throughout the dose by stirring with
the AdventurerOpti until the lamp automatically turns
off. Once lamp turns off, green indicator LED will turn
on to show that the UV dose is complete.
NOTE:
If
red LED turns on after lamp shuts off, the dose was
not complete.
7
Remove AdventurerOpti from water. Dry off lamp and
optical water sensor with clean cloth.
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
Many brands of CR123 batteries have built-in
protection circuitry that instantly disables battery
function when batteries reach a specific low charge
threshold. If this “disable” function is triggered during
operation the AdventurerOpti will be unable to give the
“Low Battery” signal (blinking red LED). Until batteries
are replaced or recharged the AdventurerOpti will
not be operational.
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To activate the flashlight, press and hold the activation
button for 3 seconds. The flashlight will automatically be
on for 3 minutes; reactivate as needed. To turn off the
flashlight, push the activation button once. To protect
UV lamp when using the flashlight, operate with lamp
cover in place.
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Thank you for buying your SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
and
congratulations on your purchase. Years of careful research,
development and testing have gone into the creation of this
unique product.
Directions for Use
40 C.F.R. §156.10(i)(2)
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling.
40 C.F.R. §156.10(i)(2)(ii)
SteriPEN
®
exceeds U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol
for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over
99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of protozoa
when used as directed. SteriPEN
®
is not a sterilizer.
Operating the SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
Quick Start Guide
Use SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
with clear water. Discolored or dirty water
should be pre-filtered until clear prior to SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
treatment.
See also “Treating Turbid, Murky, or Cloudy Water”
Operating Signals
Green, fast flashing (after button push)
Green, slow flashing: 1 second on,
1 second off (after dose completion)
Green, steady (after dose completion)
Green blinks for 15 seconds followed
by a quick Red flash
Green flash followed by Red flash
Red, steady
Battery Warnings
Red, fast flashing
Green slow blinking with Red flashes
Green, steady with Red flashes
Indicator LED will not come on
Lamp Warnings
Red 2 flashes, Green 2 flashes
(repeating)
Red 3 flashes, Green 1 flash (repeating)
Normal indicator LED function, yet UV
lamp emits no visible light
Unit is armed and ready to treat water
1 liter (32 fl. oz.) dose completed
0.5 liters (16 fl. oz.) dose completed
Time expired, try again. The user has 15
seconds to put the SteriPEN
®
in water
after activation.
(1)
Dry water sensing pins before use.
(2)
Press activation button for 1 second to
activate for 32 oz. timer; again for 16 oz.
(3)
Clean water sensing pins.
Dose incomplete. Repeat treatment.
Low battery warning; replace
or recharge batteries
1 liter (32 Fl. Oz.) dose completed;
battery getting low
0.5 liter (16 Fl. Oz.) dose completed;
battery getting low
(1)
Check battery orientation
(2)
Charge or replace batteries
(3)
Clean battery contacts
(4)
Return SteriPEN
®
for repair
Over 7,900 treatments completed; lamp
replacement needed in under 100 doses
Lamp failure; replace lamp
Lamp failure. Do not consume water.
Follow warranty procedure.
SteriPEN
®
Adventurer
Opti
LED Signals
LED Color and Pattern Display
Indication
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