Lifesaver WAYFARER User Manual

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susan fey

March 29, 2025

After using the Wayfarer Lifesaver purifier, do I just remove and drain the hoses? Leaving water in the filter body?

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Mr. Anderson

May 14, 2025

After using the Lifesaver Wayfarer purifier, the hoses should be removed. There is no mention of needing to leave water in the filter body after use.

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Summary of Contents for Lifesaver WAYFARER

Page 1 LIFESAVER WAYFARER ™ USER MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Your LifeSaver Wayfarer ® ™ Silicone Dust Cap Priming Normal Use Caution this is a Pressure Vessel Removing and Changing the Ultrafiltration Cartridge Changing the Activated Carbon Filter Basic Filter Cleaning Storage and Deep Cleaning How to Check your Filter is Working Correctly...
Page 3: Your Lifesaver ® Wayfarer
YOUR LIFESAVER WAYFARER ™ 155mm 90mm Rotating pump handle Scavenger In Hose spigot Replaceable Activated Scavenger In Hose Carbon Disc Out Hose spigot Replaceable Ultrafiltration Out Hose (UF) Cartridge Pre-filter...
Page 4: Silicone Dust Cap
SILICONE DUST CAP 1. The LifeSaver Wayfarer comes supplied with a silicone dust cap, this must ™ be removed before first use. 2. When not in place on the outlet spigot this should be stored on the underside of the handle.
Page 5: Priming
UF hollow fibre membranes. This is safe to consume, but it's important all the glycerine is flushed out of the filter once the priming process has started. Once all the glycerine is flushed away, your Wayfarer is ready to use.
Page 6: Normal Use
Operate the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) as per page 7 to overcome this. Do not operate the pump when the Scavenger In Hose and pre-filter is not fully submerged as you will fill your Wayfarer with air that will need to be removed using the PRV.
Page 7: Caution This Isa Pressure Vessel
If there was no air trapped, it could be that one of the two internal filters is blocked. First, remove the Activated Carbon Disc (see page 9) and then use your Wayfarer ™...
Page 8: Removing And Changing The Ultrafiltration Cartridge
You will see OPEN arrows on the main ™ UF Cartridge end cap. 3. Insert the removal tool (found in your Wayfarer pouch) into the triangular slots ™ which are circled in diagram 2 above. Twist anti-clockwise until the tool comes to a stop.
Page 9: Changing The Activated Carbon Filter
™ 5. Now re-fit the UF Cartridge. Note: When fitted, the water flowing from the Wayfarer may contain grey/black ™ particles. This is harmless carbon dust and will disappear after 2–3 uses.
Page 10: Basic Filter Cleaning
BASIC FILTER CLEANING How to clean the Wayfarer UF Cartridge after use and when the flow rate slows. ™ 1. After use in any dirty water, you should give the unit a general clean. Start by removing the UF Cartridge (as described on page 8).
Page 11: Storage And Deep Cleaning
STORAGE AND DEEP CLEANING How to sterilise and deep clean the Wayfarer™ after extensive use & before long-term storage (1 month or longer). 1. Remove the Activated Carbon Filter and discard, but keep the rubber tyre in a safe place for re-use with a new Activated Carbon Filter.
Page 12: How To Check Your Filter Is Working Correctly
However, if exposed to higher than normal shock loads from being dropped or struck, the UF Cartridge is susceptible to breakage. A membrane integrity check should be performed every time the Wayfarer has been subjected ™...
Page 13: Shelf Life
If left unsealed the Activated Carbon Filter can be stored for up to 2 months before expiry. Carbon is a natural absorbent, so if left unsealed it will absorb pollutants in the air around it. When storing the Wayfarer for a period of 1 month or ™...
Page 14: Failsafe
FAILSAFE The Wayfarer incorporates FailSafe technology – an automatic indicator of when ™ the UF Cartridge needs replacing or cleaning. As the UF Cartridge reaches the end of its life, a greater number of pumps will be required to induce water flow. There will come a point at which, despite completing the recommended, maximum number of pumps, water will not flow.
Page 15: Lifesaver Compliance
All details given on and in this instruction manual are believed to be correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make improvements and/or modifications to the equipment herein. © 2022 Icon LifeSaver Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Patent registered designs pending and granted. LifeSaver is a registered trade mark.