Aqua Research h2go purifier GLOBAL User manual

FIG. 5A
ENGLISH - Capacity: 1-20 L with a 2.5 mg/L dose
Instruction Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. MAKE SALT WATER
A. Fill container with water to be treated. (FIG.3A)
B. Note volume of water container in liters:
1 LITER = 1 QUART = 32 OZ
2 LITER = 2 QUARTS = 64 OZ
5 LITER = 1.3 GALLON = 169 OZ
10 LITER = 2.6 GALLONS = 338 OZ
20 LITER = 5.3 GALLONS = 676 OZ
C. Press the activation button to select the volume of
water you want to treat from 1-20 liters. Continue
pushing the button multiple times in succession until your
desired volume is illuminated by a green light.
WARNING! Do not use seawater. The H2gO® Purifier does not
make drinkable water out of salty or brackish water. Choose the
cleanest water available. Avoid water sources with high levels of
chemical contamination, such as mine tailing ponds, and
sources near large agricultural operations. The H2gO® Purifier
does not effectively reduce heavy metals or high levels of
chemical contamination. Know how to effectively use this
product.
FIG. 3A
FIG. 4A
FIG. 4B
FIG. 1A
FIG. 1B
SALT FILL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2. ADD SALT WATER TO DEVICE
NOTE: Preparing reserve salt supplies can be done at home before
use in the field, as well as charging your H2gO
®
Purifier.
A. Remove one salt plug from the top of the H2gO
®
Purifier and fill
the chamber with salt for a reserve supply. (FIG.1A) Replace
the salt plug.
B. Fill the second salt chamber with salt and replace the salt
plug.
C. Remove the cap from the salt water bottle and fill the salt
water bottle to the salt fill line with salt. (FIG. 1B)
D. Add water to the salt water bottle until full. This water can
be the same as the water you will be treating.
E. Put the cap back on the salt water bottle and shake the salt
water bottle until all of the salt is dissolved.
NOTE: Each of the salt chambers in the H2gO
®
Purifier holds the
correct amount of salt to fill the salt water bottle to the salt fill line.
The salt in these chambers can be used to make the salt water in the
bottle while in the field. The salt water bottle holds enough salt water
for about 10 applications. If the salt water bottle is lost, you may mix
salt water solution directly in the device reaction chamber (see
Step 2).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 3. SELECT AMOUNT OF WATER TO BE TREATED
A. Once the desired volume light is lit, press and hold the activation
button for 2 seconds or until the salt water in the cell chamber begins
to bubble. As the process begins,the green light will blink quickly
3 times and then turn solid.
B. When the bubbles stop, the reaction is complete, and the
green light will turn off.
NOTE: When treating larger volumes of water,the disinfectant will be more
concentrated and will take longer to generate in the device. The reaction
time to generate disinfectant can vary anywhere from about 15 seconds
(1 liter) to about 5 minutes (20 liters), depending on the volume of water
you are treating, the temperature and concentration of the salt water, and
other factors.
WARNING! Do not touch your eyes while using the purifier. The H2gO
®
Purifier creates a chemical oxidant like chlorine bleach that can damage
your eyes. The same oxidant can also irritate skin and permanently stain
clothing. Keep at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from your face and
clothing during this step and while pouring oxidant into the water
container. Rinse purifier and hands after use. Also, see First Aid.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 4. MAKE DISINFECTANT
A. Pour the oxidant from the cell chamber into the container of
water. The pour spouts leading from the cell chamber allow
the oxidant to be poured out either from the left or right.
(FIG.4A) A single dose will inactivate bacteria and viruses.
B. If treating for Giardia or Cryptosporidium in clean-looking
water, add a second dose to the water.(Repeat Steps 3 and 4
to generate a second batch of oxidant and then add it to the
water container, or begin by selecting a volume on the purifier
display that is twice the volume of the water you wish to treat.)
C. If the water is cloudy or colored, then Cryptosporidium
requires a total of 4 doses.(i.e. Giardia requires 2 doses,
regardless of water quality,while Cryptosporidium requires 2
doses in clear waters and 4 doses in dirty waters.)
D. Pour some treated water onto cap threads. (FIG 4B)
E. Tightly reattach the lid and shake thoroughly.
NOTE: If the water has previously been filtered with a microfilter
(typically 0.2 micron rating), then this filter will be effective at
immediately removing both Giardia and Cryptosporidium and only
a single dose is needed to inactivate bacteria and viruses.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 5. ADD DISINFECTANT TO WATER
A. Wait 30 minutes after appropriate dosing (see Step 5) to inactivate
bacteria,viruses, and Giardia.*
B. Wait 4 hours after appropriate dosing (see Step 5) to inactivate
Cryptosporidium.*
C. If desired, safety indicator strips may be used to verify that there
is a free chlorine residual at the end of the wait period to ensure
that the water is safe to drink. (See "OptionalTest Strips" on next
page.)
NOTE: If a microfilter (typically 0.2 micron rating) has first been used to
treat the water, then the maximum wait time is only 15 minutes.
*Dosing requirements and wait times are based on World Health
Organization (WHO) Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage Guidelines.
The required inactivation levels for specific bacteria, viruses, and protozoan
cysts are described in WHO's
Evaluating Water Treatment Options:
Health-based targets and microbiological performance specifications.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 6. WAIT
A. Press and hold the activation button for 3 seconds to turn the
flashlight on.
B. To turn the light off, press the activation button again.
NOTE: All other lights on the H2gO
®
Purifier must be off before the flashlight
can be turned on. The flashlight will automatically turn off in about 15
minutes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FLASHLIGHT OPERATION
A. After the required wait time described in Step 6, pour the
treated water over the test strip pad. (Do not insert the test
strip into the treated water.) Hold the test strip level for 15
seconds. (Do not shake excess water from the strip.)
B. Compare the free chlorine pad on the end of the strip to the
color chart on the test strip bottle.
C. An "OK" or "OK+" indication means the water is safe to drink.
D. If the test strip indicates "Too Low", add another dose of
disinfectant and wait the time specified in Step 5.
E. Repeat until a residual is present at the end of the wait time.
FIG. 4A
FIG. 2A
WARNING! Wait the full
appropriate treatment time. Do
not add more water to the
container after the treatment
process. Adding water after this
step will dilute the strength of the
treatment soluiton and increase
the risk of contamination. Do not
add drink mixes to the water
before treatment time is
complete or the treatment
process may stop. To prevent
drinking any contaminated water,
the threads on the container and
the cap must be rinsed with
treated water.
4
hrs
30
min
A. Remove the rubber plug from the reaction chamber of the device. Note
that the rubber plug can be bent over the top of the purifier and the tip
of the plug inserted under the little nib in the lanyard opening
so that the plug stays out of the way during operation.
B. Lay the purifier on a flat surface with the controls facing up.
C. Pour salt water from the salt water bottle into the reaction
chamber until the chamber is nearly full of salt water. (FIG.2A)
NOTE: If the salt water bottle is not available, a pinch of salt (roughly ½
gram or 1/16 tsp) can be added directly into the reaction chamber,
followed by enough water to fill the chamber. Allow the salt to dissolve
before operating the device.
USE OF OPTIONAL TEST STRIPS
NOTE: The oxidant produced by the H2gO
®
Purifier provides a chlorine residual that keeps stored water safe to drink. The H2gO
®
Purifier is designed to treat the vast majority of waters (including cloudy or colored waters) to World Health Organization standards
with the dosing protocol and wait times described in Steps 4 and 5. However, excessively challenging waters may contain
substances that can consume the disinfectant before it has time to inactivate microorganisms in the water.While use of safety
indicator strips is not required, they can provide a measure of certainty that the device is being used correctly and that the water
is safe to drink, a benefit not offered by any other treatment technology,including filtration or ultraviolet (UV) light.
WARNING! Do not wait more than 15 seconds to read the strip or the color may fade. Do not reuse the test strips if they
have already colorized.
®
GLOBAL

ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
HOW THE H2gO
®
PURIFIER WORKS
The H2gO
®
Purifier GLOBAL is a miniature electrolytic oxidant
generator. This device uses common salt, a few drops of water, and
power from a rechargeable cell phone type lithium ion polymer battery
to create a disinfectant solution that is added to the water. The device
is able to treat anywhere from 1 liter (1 quart) up to 20 liters (5 gallons)
at a time. The concentration of the solution increases for larger
volumes of water, so the amount of disinfectant added to the water
does not change, regardless of the volume of water to be treated.
Selecting larger volumes for treatment will take more time to generate
the disinfectant.
Each charge of the battery will treat about 300 liters* (80 gallons*) of
water and the battery can be recharged more than 500 times with the
on-board micro USB port. The device also incorporates a small
on-board solar panel that can provide enough electricity in one hour of
sunlight to treat 5 liters* (>1 gallon*) of water.With the solar panel, all
you need to make your water safe to drink is common salt. For
convenience, the device also incorporates an LED flashlight.
The mixed oxidant disinfectant solution produced by the device
transforms questionable water into drinkable water. Required
treatment with no pre-filtration varies for different microorganisms:
• Viruses, bacteria, and Giardia –30 minutes
• Cryptosporidium – 4 hours
These times are based on specific dosing instructions for performance
against so-called "challenge water" – high organic load, high turbidity
(cloudiness), low temperature, and high pH – presenting the worst case
conditions for disinfectants.
*Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with WHO
Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage Guidelines for destroying
bacteria and viruses. Protozoan cysts require dosing in excess of the standard.
Purier
A white salt crust around the cell chamber or cell chamber plug may form. This is harmless and can be
easily rinsed or wiped off.
Batteries
In extremely low temperatures, the batteries will provide less power. If the device is cold and the BATTERY
indicator light is lit, heat the device using body heat and try again.
Salt
Food grade salt is recommended since it is readily available and dissolves quickly in the salt water bottle.
However,just about any type of sodium chloride salt is acceptable, including crystal salt or salt tablets that
have been crushed. Be sure the salt is fully dissolved in the salt water bottle before proceeding, or the salt
water concentration may not be sufficient for operation.
Brine Makeup Water
While clean water is recommended, water that is used to make the salt water can be just about any type
of water including the raw water that you want to treat.
Salt Water Concentration
The salt water concentration in the salt water bottle is designed to produce sufficient conduction in the
electrolytic cell to cause electrolysis to occur at an optimal level without taking too much time. However,
the electrical circuit is tolerant of some variation in salt water concentration, so you do not have to worry
about mixing a perfectly exact concentration. In some cases, you may not have sufficient salt to make the
appropriate amount of salt water in the bottle, which provides enough salt water for at least 10 treatments.
In that case, you can add a small amount of salt directly to the cell chamber,and then add water to the cell
chamber. Cover the cell chamber with your thumb or finger and shake to dissolve the salt in the cell
chamber, then try operating the system. If the low salt water indicator light is lit, add more salt, shake
again, and try the operation again.
ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
TIPS
Battery Charge
Batteries can discharge over time if not used.The device includes a low batter y charge cutoff circuit to help
prevent discharging the battery completely. If stored in the dark, or where the solar panel cannot get
sunlight, we recommend partially recharging the device every six months. For long term storage, it is
actually better if the battery is half charged rather than fully charged. The battery has a usable life of up to
10 years, after which the device needs to be replaced. End of life is indicated by the continued inability of
the battery to hold a charge for any length of time.
Water To Be Treated
Use the cleanest water available. If dirty looking water is unavoidable, try using clothing, a facial tissue,a
coffee filter, or other similar device to filter the water. A microfilter or ultrafilter is even more preferable for
filtering the water, reducing some of the oxidant demand of the water and offering the added advantage of
some microorganism removal, serving as another barrier to ensure the water is safe to drink.
Replaceable Components
There are no user replaceable components. The device is ultrasonically welded at the factory to ensure a
water tight seal. The battery can be charged more than 500 times, offering up to 300 liters* (80 gallons*)
of water per charge, so the device can treat more water than most casual users can consume in its lifetime.
Those who use the H2gO
®
Purifier as their primary water treatment on a daily basis, or who use it to
provide water to a community, will need to replace the device after 10 years due to battery shelf-life or
sooner if the battery is recharged to its limit. This device was designed to be sustainable, with no ongoing
consumables other than common salt, which is universally available.
Operation
Cold water may affect treatment times. Properly mixed brine in the brine bottle has a freezing temperature
of about 15F (-9C). Water containing ice may not be effectively treated with oxidant as ice can protect
microorganisms.
*Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with WHO Household WaterTreatment & Safe Storage
Guidelines for destroying bacteria and viruses. Protozoan cysts require dosing in excess of the standard.
ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
TIPS
NaCL
H2O
NaOCL
DrinkableWater
Purier • Storage Temperature Range: -4 to 140F / -20 to 60C
• Rinse and dry inside of purifier cell chamber before long-term storage
• Store in cool, dry place
Battery • Battery is non removable and sealed in the case
• Storage life is 10 years
•Functionality can be optimized by charging at least once per year
Salt Store salt in the two storage compartments in the top of the purifier
and ensure the covers are securely in place. Store any additional salt
in a sealed container to protect from moisture.
Safety Indicator Strips • Storage life is 1.5 years
• Store sealed in container to protect from moisture
• Store at room temperature
ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
STORAGE
Kit Contents H2gO
®
Purifier
1 oz (30 mL) salt water bottle with cap
Micro USB adapter charger
WeightH2gO
®
Purifier - 3.8 oz / 108 g, Kit - 7.3 oz / 207 g
Dimensions H2gO
®
Purifier - 1.7" W x 3.625" H x 1.1" D (4.3 cm W x 9.2 cm H x 2.8 cm D)
Operating Temperature 20 to 130F / -6 to 54C
Waterproof Up to 60 feet / 18m
Maximum Altitude 60,000 feet / 18 km
Battery Life Over 500 charges with 10-year
shelf life, battery function can be optimized by
charging at least once per year
Salt Sodium chloride salt granule, rock, or crystal form (food grade preferred)
Reaction Chamber Volume 0.085oz / 2.5 mL
Salt Water Bottle Volume 1.125 oz / 33 mL – over 10 reaction chamber volumes
Safety Indicator Strips 50 specifically formulated for measuring free chlorine, with 1.5-year shelf life
Treatment Capacity Lifetime – 124,000+ liters*
Fully Charged with New Battery –300 liters*
1 Hour USB Charge –75 liters*
1 Hour Solar Charge –5 liters*
Microbiological Performance Bacteria –99.99% kill / 4 log reduction / 15 minutes ("highly protective")
– based on WHO Household Viruses – 99.999% kill / 5 log reduction / 15 minutes ("highly protective")
Water Treatment & Safe Giardia –99.9% kill / 3 log reduction / 30 minutes ("protective")
Storage Guidelines** Cryptosporidium -- 99.7% kill / 2.5 log reduction / 4 hours ("protective")
*Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with WHO Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage
Guidelines for destroying bacteria and viruses. Protozoan cysts require dosing in excess of the standard.
**The World Health Organization's (WHO) HouseholdWater Treatment & Safe Storage Guidelines are described in Evaluating Water
Treatment Options:Health-based targets and microbiological performance specifications.
EPA establishment number 090386-CHN-001
ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
SPECIFICATIONS
Safety indicator strips – 50
Instruction manual
Storage sack with quick start guide
ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
TROUBLESHOOTING
LED ACTIVITY
PROBLEM MEANING CAUSE SOLUTION
ADD SALTWATER There is not enough salt Salt water concentration Remake salt water solution
light solid red water to activate the too low to proper concentration
H2gO
®
Purifier
Solution too low in Fill cell chamber to just below
cell chamber brim with salt water
ADD SALTWATER There is an electrical short Foreignobject in cell Check the cell chamber
light blinking red chamber for foreign matter and
remove
CHARGE Battery is being charged Power is flowing to Light will turn off when
light red battery battery is charged, even if
plugged in. (A dim red light
means that the solar panel
is charging the battery and
does not need to be fixed.)
BATTERY Battery power is too low Battery has been Recharge the battery
light red discharged too low using the USB cable
to operate or solar panel
SAFETY INDICATOR STRIPS
PROBLEM – Strips unavailable, expired, or not colorizing
SOLUTION –
Double dose the water and wait the appropriate time to treat the vast majority of waters found in the wild. If
Cryptosporidium is a concern and the water is cloudy,colored, or cold, then quadruple dose the water and wait 4 hours.
Safety indicator strips are not necessary for the H2gO
®
Purifier to function properly but rather allow you to ascertain that all
microorganisms have indeed been destroyed. Waters with very high levels of organics (tannins or humic acid) or ammonia or
chloramines may create significant oxidant demand. Adding a significant amount of oxidant to this water will eventually
oxidize these materials.
Test strips added directly to the oxidant solution may not colorize. Very high oxidant strength will bleach out the test strip color.
Limited Warranty, Aqua Research LLC (“AR”) to the original owner (“Owner”) under intended use and
maintenance, warrants the enclosed product (“Product”) to be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship for two years. No warranty against defects in materials and workmanship will apply if Product is (i) altered in
any way,(ii) used for purposes inconsistent with Product’s intended purpose or design, or (iii) improperly maintained.
Warranty will furthermore be voided where user (i) failed to follow Product instructions or warnings, or (ii) subjected
Product to misuse abuse or neglect. During the warranty period, original Product parts determined by AR to be
defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced as Owner’s sole remedy. AR reserves the right to
replace any discontinued Product with a new Product of comparable value and function.
EXCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE, AR, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES, DUTIES AND CONDITIONS,WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECTTO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AGAINST LATENT
DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION.
Warranty Service. To obtain service under this warranty, the warranty-eligible Product must be presented to an AR
authorized dealer. In the United States and Canada, warranty service may also be obtained by email request to
service@h2gopurifier.com. Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product to AR for service.
Where at its sole discretion, AR deems product eligible for warranty repair or replacement,AR will pay the shipping
and handling associated with returning repaired or replaced Product to Owner. In instances where AR deems a
returned Product eligible for warranty service, AR will, if possible, repair Product for a reasonable charge that
includes return shipping and handling. For warranty return service details, please go to www.h2gopurifier.com.
Limitation of Remedies. Should a court of competent jurisdiction find the limited warranty set forth above breached,
AR’s only obligation will be to, at its option,either repair or replace Product. Should the aforementioned remedy fail
of its essential purpose, AR will,in exchange for return of Product, refund to Owner Product’s original purchase price.
THE FOREGOING REMEDY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AGAINST AR, ITS AFFILIATES
AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, REGARDLESS OF LEGALTHEORY.
For Product Service and Information Contact:
Aqua Research LLC
5901 Indian School Road NE • Albuquerque, NM 87110
service@h2gopurifier.com / www.h2gopurifier.com
USA and CANADA
LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATIONS OF
REMEDIES AND LIABILITY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER
This product makes chlor-oxygen chemical compounds generated electrochemically from a
sodium chloride (salt) solution.
FIRST AID Have this product label with you when calling a Poison Control Center or doctor, or
going for treatment.
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse with water for 15-20 minutes.
If swallowed: Call a Poison Control Center immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a
glass of water. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a PoisonControl Center or doctor.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin:Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazardous to Humans and Domestic Animals.
DANGER Causes irreversible eye damage. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Harmful if
swallowed. May irritate skin.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This product is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL HAZARDS Keep away from combustible, organic, or other readily
oxidizable materials. This product contains batteries. Batteries may explode or leak if disassem-
bled, short-circuited, overcharged, discharged too low, or disposed of in a fire.
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW all instructions and warnings in this manual before using
this purifier. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury or illness.
ABOUT THE H2gO®WATER PURIFIER
FIRST AID INFORMATION