Clear2O PWF850 User manual

Personal
Water Filter
PWF850
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PURCHASES MADE IN IOWA
For purchases made in Iowa: This form must be signed and dated by the
buyer and seller prior to consummation of this sale. This form should be
retained on file by the seller for a minimum of two years.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Filter Care
1) Wipe clean only. Do not place in dishwasher.
2) Always use filter caps to prevent contamination.
3) Always dry filter thoroughly prior to storage.
Backwash
1) When filter slows down or clogs, it can be backwashed by simply using clean water
with a 28mm bottle, by screwing onto filter in reverse direction. Only use clean
water while backwashing.
2) Remove Stage II Carbon prior to backwash. Do not use backwash with 2nd stage
Carbon filter (if included).
3) It is recommended to clean the Filter approximately every 10 liters to prevent build
up and to extend filter lifespan.
4) Before or after long-term storage, follow instructions to sterilize filter.
Sterilizing the Filter
Sterilize your Filter before or after long-term storage to ensure fresh tasting water.
1) Mix 2.5 mL (≈¼ tsp) of household bleach free of dyes or perfumes with 1 liter of water.
2) Only sterilize the 1st stage of filter containing Ultrafiltration Membrane. Do not use this
method to sterilize 2nd stage Carbon filter (if included). Only wipe outside surfaces clean.
3) Filter the bleach water through the filter, and allow to remain submerged.
4) Wait 30 minutes.
5) Filter 1 liter of clean water through the filter to clear any remaining bleach solution.
6) After cleaning, open the caps and let the filter air dry out at room temperature.
7) Once dry, to avoid cross-contamination or damage to the internal fibers of filter, use
caps to seal both sides and store in a cool and dry location.
Filter Replacement
1) Ultrafiltration Filter (Stage I) can be used and re-used again and again. Backwash
to extend filter life. Replace filter once back wash is no longer effective to clear filter.
2) Carbon Filter (Stage II) should be replaced each season of use or every 50 L to
insure fresh tasting water. Replace Stage II if unpleasant taste or odors are noted.
3) Replacement Carbon Filters can be purchased separately.
WARRANTY
Keep a record of the purchase receipt and/or installation receipt. This product has a
90-day Limited Warranty (which applies only in the United States and Canada) when
strictly used in accordance with instructions to filter municipally treated/private well,
potable tap water.
What does it cover?
Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long?
90 days after the date of original purchase.
What will we do to help you?
Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory
refurbished.
How do you get service?
1) Save your receipt as proof of the date of sale.
2) E-mail our customer service department at suppor[email protected] detailing the matter.
3) Make sure to include your contact information, model number and order number.
What is not covered by the warranty?
• Damage from commercial use.
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect.
• Products that have been modified in anyway.
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase.
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit.
• Consequential or incidental damages (please note, however, that some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this
limitation may not apply to you).
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state or province to province.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH WATER THAT IS MICROBIOLOGICALLY
UNSAFE OR OF UNKNOWN QUALITY.
Filter performance may vary based on local water conditions.

GETTING STARTED
1) Remove product from packaging
2) Attach Ultrafiltration Stage I and Carbon Stage II filters securely.
3) Fill water bottle or canteen with clean water and thread onto inlet side of Ultrafiltration
filter Stage I. NOTE: Flow direction. Squeeze 1L of clean water through filter to
flush any dust or debris from manufacturing process. If using Stage II Carbon filter,
it is not unusual to see dark water from carbon dust, but this should clear.
4) After flushing, filter is now ready to use. Can be used with or without Stage II
Carbon Filter.
5) Can be used directly as a straw by inserting inlet end of Personal Water Filter into
water and placing mouth on opposite end to draw in water.
6) Filter fits the threads on most plastic water bottles. Can be used also by filling water
bottle with water to be filtered and thread water bottle onto inlet side of filter.
Squeeze water bottle to create pressure through filter.
7) Shake out excess water and replace caps after use to prevent any leakage.
Note: It may take as much as a day for all trapped air to work out of a new filter cartridge.
If water dribbles from the end of the spout after the inlet water is turned off, or if water
appears cloudy, the problem is trapped air. It will correct itself, and in the meantime, the
water is safe to drink.
8) This product must not be used by children without the supervision of an adult.
9) IMPORTANT: Do not run hot water through the filter as it may damage filter(s).
10) Keep the cap closed when product is not in use.
Thank you for purchasing the Clear2O®Personal Water Filter product.
The Clear2O®Personal Water Filter is a high-performance; ultra-light, portable filter
that fits in the palm of your hand. It can be used for drinking directly from rivers, lakes
and other freshwater sources during outdoor hiking, camping or under emergency/
disaster relief. With the use a of hollow fiber membrane, it can filter to 0.1 Micron which
can reduce bacteria (E. coli) and parasites, protozoa (Giardia, Cryptosporidium) etc.
Designed with dual thread endcaps for easy backwash, transparent filter inspection
window and monthly usage indicator for a better experience. The versatile nature of
the filter allows it to be used in a variety of ways to quickly provide filtered water for
drinking. This water filter offers easy access to clean and safe drinking water even in the
hardest of conditions.
If you should experience a problem or have a product question, please visit our website
at www.clear2o.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Include your product model
number on your e-mail.
Clear2O®replacement carbon filters are available at our website www.clear2o.com.
1) Stage 1 - Personal Water Filter w/Silicone Cap
2) Stage 2 - Activated Carbon Block Filter w/Silicone Cap
3) 3 Ply 1L Collapsible Water Bottle w/cap and carabineer clip
Product may vary slightly from illustration.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this
Manual before using this product. Keep this manual for future reference.
Warning: Biological Hazard
• There are hazards associated with backcountry or international travel and the use of
water filters. Drinking untreated water can result in exposure to harmful micro-organisms
and an increased risk of gastrointestinal illness, or other illnesses. Take extra care to
insure all ingested water passes through filter for best results.
• Never use the product to filter seawater or chemically contaminated water, such as
water near agricultural operations. The filter does not make potable water from these
sources and does not remove chemicals, radioactive materials, or particles smaller
than 0.1 microns.
• Using this filter improperly increases your risk of exposure to harmful micro-organisms
and increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Reduce your chances of becoming
sick by following the warnings and instructions in this manual and educating yourself
on backcountry and international water safety.
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE
IN YOUR GROUP. PLEASE USE GOOD JUDGMENT. Keep the Inlet side, and other
potentially contaminated parts, away from the filtered water to prevent cross
contamination.
• READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this manual
before using this filter. Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in
gastrointestinal illness, or other illnesses and, may void warranty.
Notes and Cautions
1) Use the cleanest, clearest water available.
2) Filtering silty, cloudy, muddy or glacial stream water or tea-colored water that contains
visible tannins can clog the filter faster. Best if used in clear, running water.
3) Discard the first 200ml of water on first use.
4) Keep in warm area above freezing temperatures. DO NOT freeze. Water frozen
inside may damage membrane and product should no longer be used. Optimum
temperature range: 5oC-40oC.
5) Never use a dishwasher or microwave to disinfect parts because the high heat will
damage or melt them.
6) The impact of this product on a solid surface may damage the filtration mechanism
and render it unusable.
7) Do not drop filter in polluted water as this might contaminate the membrane.