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Vestergaard LifeStraw Mission User Manual

Vestergaard LifeStraw Mission User Manual

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Summary of Contents for Vestergaard LifeStraw Mission

  • Page 2: Product Setup

    Product set-up LifeStraw® Family uses ultrafiltration hollow fiber technology This is a highly efficient method of purification that requires no chemicals. Water is forced through narrow fibers under low pressure. Clean water exits through tiny pores in the walls of the hollow fibers, but bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other contaminants are trapped...
  • Page 3: Daily Cleaning

    Daily cleaning Note: Water expelled during backwashing is contaminated and should not come into contact with drinking vessels or cutlery. Step 1: Ensure there is water in the dirty water bag. Close BOTH the blue clean water valve the red dirty water valve (horizontal).
  • Page 4: Daily Use

    Daily use Step 1: Fill dirty water reservoir with cleanest water available – fold top to close seal and clip around a sturdy tree branch. Step 2: Connect the hose to the dirty water bag and allow a few minutes for clean water to start flowing from the blue clean water outlet.
  • Page 5 Warning: biological hazard There are hazards associated with backcountry travel and the use of water purifiers. Drinking untreated water may expose you to harmful microorganisms and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Using this purifier improperly increases your risk of exposure to harmful microorganisms and increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness.
  • Page 6: Preparation For Long Term Storage

    Preparation for long term storage Maintaining proper functioning and preventing the growth of bacteria in the LifeStraw® Mission during storage is easy to do with a simple disinfection procedure. 1. Rinse the dirty water bag with clean water. 2. Fill the dirty water bag with a solution of two (2) drops of household bleach to one (1) liter of warm water.