Grayl GEOPRESS User manual

a closer look How it works
OUTER REFILL
topogrip™
geopress™ drink cap
simplevent™
SOFTPRESS™ PADS
MAX FILL LINE
NON-SLIP BASE
inner press
Scoop or fill ‘dirty’ water
into the Outer Refill.
The perfect spout for on-the-go
hydration. Protects against cross
contamination and includes a
carrying handle sized for two fingers.
Twist the cap 1/2 turn to vent air
during purification process.
Comfortable pressing pads provide for
an ergonomic, non-slip pressing surface.
GEOPRESS holds 24 fluid ounces (710
ml) of clean, safe drinking water.
Soft, non-slip base provides
durable protection.
The transparent Inner Press stores
safe, clean purified water. Dirty water
never enters the Inner Press.
Durable, tactile non-slip
grip material placed on
all heavy use surfaces.
24OZ
710 ML
180˚
global virus protection
ROTATE & PULL APART.
PRESS ON ANY LOW SURFACE.
FILL WITH DIRTY WATER.
drink CLEAN, PURIFIED WATER.
Grasp the Inner Press with one hand
and the Outer Refill with the other,
then pull apart. A quick twist helps
to initiate separation.
Twist the SimpleVent™ cap 1/2
turn to allow air to vent during
purification process. Utilizing your
body weight, press with steady
downward force.
Scoop from a stream or lake,
or fill from any bathroom sink
or rustic hostel tap.
Fast and easy; makes
safe drinking water in
8 seconds - anywhere!
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quickstart guide
PURIFIcation & filtration
A PEEK INSIDE
Ion Exchange and Activated Carbon
Inside the purifier cartridge, non-woven ceramic media fibers
block particulates and provide structure for two technologies:
positively charged ions (i.e. molecular magnets) and powdered
activated carbon. As dirty water is forced through the media,
ion exchange permanently binds pathogens (i.e. virus,
protozoa, bacteria). Activated carbon adsorbs chemicals,
heavy metals, flavors, and odors.
Clean, Safe Drinking Water
Once purified, 24 ounces of water is ready to chug, sip or
store for later. Purified water, anywhere in the world.
dirty WATER
Untreated, contaminated water with pathogens (virus,
bacteria, protozoa), sediment, microplastics, chemicals
and/or heavy metals.
one press. GLOBAL PROTECTION.
350 USES
250 L / 65 Gal
5L / Min
ONE PRESS
8 SECONDS
REPLACEABLE
CARTRIDGE
viruses ( 99.99% )
particulates
bacteria ( 99.9999% )
CHEMICALS
protozoa ( 99.9% )
HEAVY METALS
ROTAVIRUS, NOROVIRUS, HEPATITIS A
MICROPLASTICS, SEDIMENT, SILT
E. COLI, SALMONELLA, DYSENTERY
CHLORINE, BENZENE, CHLOROFORM
GIARDIA, CRYPTOSPORIDIUM, AMOEBAE
LEAD, ARSENIC, CHROMIUM
removes
filters

insertion
removal
lock cartridge
important!
CARE AND USE PRECAUTIONS PRO TIPSCARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
Firmly grasp the Inner Press. Insert
cartridge into the bottom of the
Inner Press.
Firmly grasp the Inner Press. Rotate
the cartridge counter-clockwise until
it separates from the Inner Press.
Rotate cartridge clockwise until you
feel it CLICK and LOCK INTO PLACE.
If the cartridge is not locked, it can
fall o during use.
PROPER INSTALLATION OF CARTRIDGE
PREVENTS CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
Do not use soap on Purifier Cartridge. Purify freshwater only.
Cross-contamination.
Sourcing the best water.
Lifespan of purifier cartridges.
Shelf life of unused purifier cartridges.
On an Airplane.
Cyanobacteria, excessively high lead levels, mercury, etc.
CAUTION WITH TANNINS
No freezing.
Durability and accidental drops.
Wash GEOPRESS (not Purifier Cartridge) by Hand.
long-term storage.
Do not wash cartridge with soap or other cleaning
agents. Soap will damage the purifier media. You may
rinse cartridge with clean water as needed.
Use freshwater only (no other liquid). NO salt or brackish water.
Do not expose/fill the Inner Press with untreated water, cross
contamination may occur. If this does happen, disassemble
and wash GEOPRESS (not Purifier Cartridge) with soapy water
and rinse thoroughly. Alternatively, thoroughly dilute potential
contaminants by pressing (and agitating) water through the
GEOPRESS Purifier 5-7 times.
Always begin with the cleanest (least silty) water available. For
instance, streams are generally better than lakes and bogs (which
are often have higher levels of sediment and tannins).
The lifespan of a cartridge varies with the quality of the
water sources; the clearer, the better. High levels of silt
or sediment will shorten the lifespan of the cartridge.
Typically, when using clear water, a cartridge will be
eective for ~350 cycles (65 gal/ 250L). As “press time”
reaches ~25 seconds (or three years have elapsed since
first use) it’s time to replace your cartridge.
Stored under proper conditions, an unused (and
airtight) cartridge has a shelf life of 10 years.
As an airplane climbs to cruising altitude, cabin
pressure drops, causing air to expand inside GEOPRESS.
Prevent leaking by flying with your GEOPRESS
completely empty (no water to leak) or completely
full (no air to expand). Once you’ve reached cruising
altitude, use GEOPRESS normally.
Purifier Cartridges are designed to remove trace levels of chemicals
and heavy metals. The GEOPRESS was NOT designed to protect
against industrial disasters, coal ash spills, very high lead levels,
mercury, nuclear disasters or toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria),
etc. Find another water source in these situations.
Tannins are natural organic compounds that leach from
decomposing vegetation and trees and can cause purifier
cartridges to prematurely stop working. In high concentrations,
tannins are easily recognizable, as they turn water tea-colored
and form blackwater rivers. Do not use GEOPRESS in water with
high tannin concentration.
Cartridges are not significantly degraded after one freeze/thaw
cycle. However, don’t use a cartridge after 3 or more freeze/thaw
cycles. Protect your GEOPRESS in freezing temperatures by keeping
it full of water and insulate in a jacket or sleeping bag.
Incredibly durable, a GEOPRESS Purifier withstands drop tests (at
full capacity) up to 10 feet (3 meters).
The Outer [Re]Fill, Inner Press, and Drink-Thru Cap can
all be washed by hand with warm, soapy water. Do not
put any components into a dishwasher. Do not wash
Purifier Cartridge with soap or any other cleaning agents.
For long-term storage, prepare GEOPRESS for storage
to prevent growth of mildew and odors. Thoroughly
dry cartridge by performing one ‘dry press’ by pressing
the wet Purifier into an empty (no water) Outer Refill
and dump excess water. Allow cartridge to air-dry thor-
oughly (depending on humidity it will take 2-4 days to
completely dry). Hand wash all other parts with warm,
soapy water. Reassemble unit to create air tight seal
for storage. Cartridges can last up to three years after
opening if cared for properly between uses.
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No hot (or boiling water) or microwaves.
Do not expose Purifier Cartridge to water hotter than 120F (50C), it
will harm purifier media. Do not put the GEOPRESS in the microwave.