SteriPEN Protector Opti User Manual

SteriPEN Protector User's Guide
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Instructions for Using SteriPEN Protector
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Protector Opti Parts
Guide to SteriPEN ®
1) UV Lamp Cover
2) UV Lamp Assembly
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3) Optical Water Sensor

& LED for flashlight
4) Activation Button
5) Indicator LED (Light Emitting
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Diode): shows activation status
6) Battery Compartment End Cap
7) Battery Compartment End Cap Screw
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Thank you for selecting SteriPEN
research, development and testing have gone into this unique
UV water purification 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 purifiers meet or exceed U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for
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Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over 99.9999% of bacteria,
99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of protozoa (giardia & cryptosporidium) when
used as directed. SteriPEN
SteriPEN Protector
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opening of 4.4 cm (1.75 in.).
Operating the SteriPEN® Protector
Quick Start Guide
Use SteriPEN Protector
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should be pre-filtered until clear prior to SteriPEN
See also "Treating Turbid, Murky, or Cloudy Water."
SteriPEN Protector treats two ranges of water volume:
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A—between 0.5 – 1 L (16 – 32 fl. oz.)
B—up to 0.5 L (16 fl. oz.)
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3A Push Activation button once – green indicator LED
3B Push Activation button twice – green indicator LED
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Protector . Years of careful
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Protector is not a sterilizer.
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requires use in bottles or containers with a minimum
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with clear water. Discolored or dirty water
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Protector treatment.
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Install two CR123 batteries with polarities as
shown; or install one double-cell CR123 battery.
Tighten coin screw on battery end cap until snug (do
NOT over-tighten screw as this may cause damage).
Remove lamp cover – pull cover off body.
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp)
will flash for up to 15 seconds indicating Protector is
ready to treat up to 1 liter (32 fl. oz.).
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp)
will flash for up to 15 seconds indicating Protector is
ready to treat up to .5 liter (16 fl. oz.).
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 Protector UV lamp is not on, and
water should not be consumed.
Agitate the water throughout the dose by stirring with
the Protector 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.
Remove Protector from water. Dry off lamp and opti-
cal water sensor with clean cloth. IMPORTANT NOTE:
Many brands of CR123 batteries have built-in protec-
tion circuitry that instantly disables battery function
when batteries reach a specific low charge threshold.
If this "disable" function is triggered during operation
the Protector will be unable to give the "Low Battery"
signal (blinking red LED). Until batteries are replaced
or recharged the Protector will not be operational.
To activate the flashlight, press and hold the activa-
tion button for 3 seconds. The flashlight will automati-
cally 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.

Safety

SteriPEN ® Protector
may be used in glass, plastic, ceramic or metal
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containers. They all absorb and reflect UV light, thereby shielding the user from
UV exposure. Protector should not be used in quartz containers. The air/
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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 Protector features an advanced proprietary optical water sensing
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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 Protector
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water within 15 seconds of being activated, it will deactivate.
Protector Opti LED (Light Emitting Diode) Signals
SteriPEN
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LED Color and Pattern Display Indication

Operating Signals

Green, fast flashing (after Unit is armed and ready to
button push) treat water
Green, slow flashing: 1 second on, 32 fl. oz. (1 L) dose completed
1 second off (after dose completion)
Green, steady (after dose 16 fl. oz. (0.5 L)
completion) dose completed
Green blinks for 15 seconds Time expired, try again. The user has
followed by a quick Red flash 15 seconds to put the SteriPEN
purifier in water after activation.
Red, steady Dose incomplete. Repeat treatment.

Battery Warnings

Red, fast flashing
Low battery warning; replace or
recharge batteries
32 fl. oz. (1 L) dose completed;
Green slow blinking with
low battery
Red flashes
16 fl. oz. (0.5 L) dose
Green, steady with
completed; low battery
Red flashes
(1) Check battery orientation
LED will not come on
(2) Charge or replace batteries
(3) Clean battery contacts
(4) Return SteriPEN

Lamp Warnings

Red 2 flashes, Green 2 flashes Over 7,900 treatments completed;
lamp replacement needed in under
(repeating)
100 doses
Lamp failure; replace lamp
Red 3 flashes, Green 1 flash
(repeating)
Lamp failure. Do not consume water.
Normal indicator LED function,
yet UV lamp emits no visible light
No LED indicator and UV lamp Battery issue or Lamp failure; Try
fresh batteries, then contact support
emits no visible light

Agitation of Water

Agitation of the water by stirring with Protector
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throughout the dose is essential for proper operation as this insures uniform
exposure of all water to germicidal UV light.

Cold Weather Considerations

Bring Protector up to a temperature above 32°F/0°C
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before using. B attery performance may be adversely affected by cold
weather.

Lamp Life

Lamp Life = 8,000 Treatments, lamps must be replaced
by manufacturer or SteriPEN technician.
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does not detect
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purifier for repair
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or rocking the container