HydraCoach INTELLIGENT WATER BOTTLE User manual

USER GUIDE
INTELLIGENT WATER BOTTLE

1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 3
2. HydraCoach Description of Parts .................................................... 4
3. Disassembling and Reassembling the HydraCoach .......................... 5
4. Battery Information and Installation .................................................. 7
5. HydraCoach Button/Display Description ......................................... 9
6. HydraCoach Initial Setup Mode ........................................................ 10
7. HydraCoach Functions ...................................................................... 12
8. HydraCoach Screen Display Sequence ............................................. 14
9. HydraCoach Operation ..................................................................... 15
10. HydraCoach Reset ............................................................................ 16
11. Maintaining Taste & Odor Freshness.................................................. 18
12. Helpful Tips........................................................................................ 18
13. Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................... 19
14. Proper Care and Cleaning ................................................................ 20
15. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 21
16. HydraCoach Disclaimer ..................................................................... 22
17. Warranty and Service ....................................................................... 22
18. Battery Safety Information ............................................................... 23
For an online version of the HydraCoach User Guide go to:
www.hydracoach.com
Designed and Engineered by HydraCoach, LLC.
Made in China.
HydraCoach™ is a registered trademark of
HydraCoach, LLC, Irvine, CA 92619
All Righs Reserved. ©2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Mouthpiece
2. Upper Cap with Finger Ring
3. Impeller Assembly
4. Tubing
5. Bezel
6. Computer
7. Bottle
HYDRACOACH
DESCRIPTION
OF PARTS
Please read instructions thoroughly
before using the HydraCoach.
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IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
Short Connector Tube
Impeller Housing
Draw Tube

HYDRACOACH
DESCRIPTION
OF PARTS
Please read instructions thoroughly
before using the HydraCoach.
Disassembling and Reassembling
the HydraCoach
The HydraCoach can be easily disassembled, and reassembled,
to change the battery, refill the bottle, replace a part, or to
clean. There are seven main components to the HydraCoach.
The exploded view illustration shows where each of these
parts locate in relation to one another, and explains how they
all fit together. To ensure that the system works properly, it is
important that these components join to one another properly.
UPPER CAP ASSEMBLY AND BOTTLE
To remove the Upper Cap from the
Bottle, simply twist the outer threaded
Finger Ring in a counter-clockwise
direction. When the Finger Ring has
been unscrewed completely, you will be
able to lift the Upper Cap, along with
the attached Impeller/Tube Assembly,
up and off of the Bottle.
To replace the Upper Cap, position the Mouthpiece at the front
of the Bottle. The tabs on the Plug will automatically align with
the slots in the Bottle. Gently press the cap downward to ensure
that the tabs engage the slots, and then twist the Finger Ring in
a clockwise direction until the Upper Cap is fully screwed down
onto the Bottle for a snug and watertight fit.
UPPER CAP AND IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
WITH TUBING
To remove the Impeller Assembly with
Tubing, simply grasp the hard plastic
housing of the Impeller Assembly and
pull it down and away from the Upper
Cap. The tabs in the rail of the Impeller
Assembly will disengage from the
notches on the rails of the Upper Cap.
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At the same time, the Impeller Assembly will also disengage
from the short Connector Tube and the Upper Cap.
To replace the Impeller Assembly with Tubing, simply reverse
this process. Make sure that both of the rails are aligned
properly so that the Impeller Assembly’s locking tabs engage
the notches in the Upper Cap. Gently push the Impeller
Assembly up and into the short Connector Tube and the
Upper Cap making sure that the barbed fitting is securely
inserted within. At this point, you should hear an audible
“click” indicating that the Impeller Assembly with Tubing
is properly attached to the Upper Cap.
IMPELLER ASSEMBLY AND TUBING
Both the Short Connector Tube and the Longer Draw
Tube that attach to either end of the Impeller Housing may
be removed and then reattached by simply pulling them
off and pushing them back on to the barbed fittings.
Note: The Impeller Housing and Tubes can only fit together
in one orientation or the system will not work. Please make
sure that the Short Connector Tube is at the top of the
Impeller Housing (defined by the check valve inside) and the
Longer Draw Tube is at the bottom.
MOUTHPIECE AND UPPER CAP ASSEMBLY
To remove the Mouthpiece, grasp it firmly and
pull until it comes free of the Upper Cap.
To replace the Mouthpiece, simply press it over
and down on to the stem of the Upper Cap until
it is properly seated.
BEZEL WITH COMPUTER AND BPA-FREE BOTTLE
With the Upper Cap removed from the Bottle,
the Bezel with attached Computer may be lifted up
and off the Bottle as a single piece. To replace,
simply reverse the process and press the Bezel with
Computer back down and onto the Bottle.
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COMPUTER AND BEZEL
The Computer detaches from the Bezel by
means of a tab and notch system. Simply
pinch both sides of the Bezel inward while
gently pressing on the Computer’s face, and
the Computer will come free from the Bezel.
Note: The Computer only fits within the Bezel from the rear and
in one orientation. To replace the Computer, simply place it into
the back of the Bezel and press until you feel the locking tabs
of the Bezel engage the notches in the Computer.
Battery
Information and Installation
The HydraCoach computer comes with a CR2032 3V Lithium
Battery installed. To activate for the first time, rotate the
battery door counter-clockwise on the back of the computer
and remove the battery tab/film.
Ensure the battery remains in
place (+ Side Up). Replace the
battery door, and rotate
clockwise to tighten.
The computer should now be
activated and ready for Setup.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• See User Guide to locate battery case.
• Peel off protective LCD sticker and discard.
• Make sure the HydraCoach is “ON” by pressing the
Start/Stop/Reset button.
• This product uses non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do Not dispose of battery in fire; battery may explode and
leak.
• Exhausted batteries need to be removed - the display will
be very weak when batteries need replacing.
• Do Not use old batteries.
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Under normal circumstances the battery should
last approximately 6 months.
Note: Always recycle or dispose of dead batteries
properly, and in accordance with your local laws.
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING AND REINSTALLING
THE BATTERY IS AS FOLLOWS:
STEP 1: Insert the edge of a coin in the horizontal slot on the
door and rotate counterclockwise until the unlock icon aligns
with the arrow icon.
STEP 2: Gently lift the battery door open and remove the
battery from the battery compartment.
STEP 3: To reinstall the battery, simply place it down into
the battery compartment with the positive (+) side facing
out. Note: Be careful not to touch or bend any of the battery
contacts within the battery compartment during installation.
STEP 4: Replace the battery door making sure that the o-ring
seal does not get pinched or distorted.
STEP 5: Reinsert the edge of a coin in the horizontal slot on
the door and rotate clockwise until the lock icon aligns with the
arrow icon.
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SETUP BUTTON START/STOP/
RESET BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
HydraCoach
Button/Display Description
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After installing a new battery, you will need to reprogram the
HydraCoach. Please follow initial set-up mode instructions.

HydraCoach
Initial Setup Mode
Initial Setup Mode may be accessed in two ways: 1) Installing
a new battery 2) When both the Setup and Start/Stop/Reset
buttons are pressed and held simultaneously for 2 seconds (the
program will display user preset settings).
The Initial Setup Mode allows you to select operational units
and enter personal data in order to customize the HydraCoach
Hydration Program to meet your needs.
SETUP MODE BUTTON OPERATIONS
Mode Button – Toggles through units and advances digits.
Hold down for fast advance.
Setup Button – Sets units or digits and advances to the next
item or screen.
Start/Stop/Reset Button – Has no function in Setup Mode.
INITIAL SETUP MODE PROGRAM
Units of Fluid Measure
Select OZ (Ounces) or L (Liters)
as the program’s default unit of
fluid measure. Note: The default
setting for Units of Fluid Measure is
Ounces (OZ).
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Units of Weight
Select LB (Pounds) or KG (Kilograms) as the
program’s default unit of weight. Note: The default
setting for Units of Weight is Pounds (LB).
Current Weight
Enter your current weight into the computer one digit at a time.
Personal Hydration Goal (PHG)
Based on your previously programmed weight, the computer
will automatically calculate your recommended daily Personal
Hydration Goal (PHG) value and display it on the screen. This
value may be accepted or adjusted up or down to meet your
personal daily fluid requirements.
Clock Format
Select 12 or 24 Hour clock
format. Note: The default setting
for Clock Format is 12 Hour.
Current Time
Enter the current time into the computer in hours and minutes.
Note: There is only a PM time designation in 12 Hour format;
there is no AM time designation.
Current Date
Enter the current month, day and year into the computer.
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DAY DAYMONTH MONTH YEAR

HydraCoach Functions
TOTAL AMOUNT CONSUMED (TAC)
This function displays the total amount of
fluid that has been consumed since the
HydraCoach was started. Value resolution
for Ounces is in whole numbers, and in
Liters to tenths.
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME (TET)
This function is a count-up timer that
displays the total elapsed time since the
HydraCoach was started.
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ABBREVIATION AND ICON DEFINITIONS
TAC Total Amount Consumed
TET Total Elapsed Time
PHG Personal Hydration Goal
%DG Percent of Daily Goal
CLK Clock
DAY Date
AVG Average Consumption
L/HR Liters Per Hour
OZ/HR Ounces Per Hour
PM PM Time Designation
LB Pounds
KG Kilograms
LLiters
OZ Ounces
Stop Watch Icon

AVERAGE CONSUMPTION (AVG)
This function displays the average hourly
rate of fluid consumption. Data displays
after one minute of total elapsed time.
Note: Values that are out of the program’s
operating range will display as dashes on the
screen. Real-time values will replace these dashes as soon as
they fall within the program’s operating range.
PERSONAL HYDRATION GOAL (PHG)
This function displays your Personal
Hydration Goal for the day. The PHG
value is defined as the amount of fluid
that an individual should consume over the
course of a 24-hour day to maintain optimal
hydration. Based on your current weight, this value is
automatically generated by the HydraCoach program in the
Setup Mode. The PHG value should be adjusted up or down to
meet your specific needs.
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PERCENT OF DAILY GOAL (%DG)
This function displays, in real-time, the total
amount of fluid consumed, expressed as a
percentage of your daily PHG.
CLOCK (CLK)
This function displays, in 12 or 24-Hour
format, the current time.
DATE (DAY)
This function displays, in Month/Day/Year
format, the current calendar date.

When you have completed the Initial Setup Mode, the
computer will automatically enter into the Normal Operating
Mode (NOM). There are three NOM function screens. The
first two are specific to the Hydration Program, while the third
displays the time and date.
Normal Operating Mode (NOM) Function Screens
Press the Mode button to cycle through the
NORMAL OPERATING MODE (NOM) function screens.
HydraCoach
Screen Display Sequence
TOTAL AMOUNT
CONSUMED (TAC)
TOTAL ELAPSED TIME
(TET)
AVERAGE CONSUMPTION
(AVG)
HYDRATION PROGRAM
SCREEN 1
PERSONAL HYDRATION
(PHG)
PERCENT OF DAILY
GOAL (%DG)
AVERAGE CONSUMPTION
(AVG)
HYDRATION PROGRAM
SCREEN 2
CLOCK (CLK)
DATE (DAY)
CLOCK AND DATE SCREEN
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HydraCoach Operation
• To drink, gently bite down on mouthpiece and sip
• To ensure accuracy take deliberate, pronounced sips.
Low intensity sips may not register with hydration monitor.
Starting and Stopping the Hydration Program
All Hydration Program operations are executed by means of
the Start/Stop/Reset button and may only be performed from
within either of the two Hydration Program screens (TAC/TET/
AVG or PHG/%DG/AVG). Note: The Hydration Program may
never be started or stopped, or a NOM reset performed, from
the Clock and Date screen (CLK/DAY).
To start the HydraCoach, make sure that you are in either
the TAC/TET/AVG or PHG/%DG/AVG screen, and press
the Start/Stop/Reset button. A Stopwatch icon will begin
running in the lower right hand corner of the display. This
indicates that the Hydration Program is active, and that you
may begin drinking at any time.
To stop the HydraCoach, make sure that you are in either the
TAC/TET/AVG or PHG/%DG/AVG screen, and press the
Start/Stop/Reset button. The Stopwatch icon will pause,
and all Hydration Program functions will cease updating. The
HydraCoach will display the information that was last recorded
before the computer was stopped. To resume the Hydration
Program, press the Start/Stop/Reset button again in either the
TAC/TET/AVG or PHG/%DG/AVG screen, and all functions
will pick up where they last left off.
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HydraCoach Reset
Press the Mode Button to cycle through the NORMAL OPERATING
MODE function screens.
HOLD THE
START/STOP/RESET
BUTTON
FOR 2 SECONDS
HOLD THE
START/STOP/RESET
BUTTON
FOR 2 SECONDS
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START STOP

RESET
The HydraCoach may be reset at any time. To do this, the
HydraCoach must first be stopped as described in the previous
section. From either the TAC/TET/AVG or PHG/%DG/AVG
screen, press and hold the Start/Stop/Reset button for
2 seconds. All Hydration Program functions will reset to zero or
their last set default values. The computer is now ready to start
a new Hydration Program.
24-HOUR LIMIT RESET
The HydraCoach monitors the amount of fluid that an individual
consumes over the course of a 24-hour day. When the Total
Elapsed Time (TET) function reaches 24 hours, the HydraCoach
will stop automatically. All NOM function screens will begin
flashing to notify you that the 24-hour time limit has been
reached. At this point, you may either toggle through the NOM
function screens to review your end-of-day data by means of
the Mode button, or you may reset the computer and begin a
new Hydration Program.
To reset the Hydration Program after the 24-hour time limit has
been reached, simply press and hold the Start/Stop/Reset
button for 2 seconds in any of the flashing NOM function
screens. Note: This is the only case in which the Hydration
Program may be reset from the Clock and Date screen (CLK/
DAY). All Hydration Program functions will reset to zero or their
last set default values. The computer is now ready to start a
new Hydration Program.
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Drinking from the HydraCoach using the Mouthpiece is a
two-step process. With your lips around the mouthpiece,
locate your teeth on the indents at the tip and bite down to
open the slit. To ensure accuracy take a good strong sip just
like you would with a straw, to draw the fluid from the bottle
up in to your mouth. When finished, simply remove your
mouth from the Mouthpiece and the slit will automatically
seal itself to protect against accidental spillage.
The PHG value may be adjusted throughout the day to
accommodate your personal hydration needs.
The Bottle should be refilled when the water line reaches
Maintaining Taste & Odor Freshness
Helpful Tips
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Please be aware that, under many conditions, water bottles
occasionally develop unpleasant odors and/or tastes.
Oftentimes it may be due to incorrect storage, not properly
cleaning the product, or when the bottle is used to store liquids
other than water.
We suggest that you follow some simple steps to maintain the
freshness of your HydraCoach:
1. Before first use: Fill your HydraCoach with cold water and
add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or a level teaspoon of
baking soda, shake well and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
Empty out and rinse thoroughly with fresh cold water. Refill with
drinking water when you are ready to use the HydraCoach.
2. After each use: Do not leave water in the HydraCoach.
Rinse and empty the bottle/straw and then allow the various
components to air dry completely.
3. Periodically, or when the HydraCoach seems to take on an
unpleasant odor and/or taste: Repeat the rinsing instructions
(in 1 above) as needed.
4. Please remember that hot conditions will accelerate any
water taste or smell issues.
Additional Tip: Some tastes and odors can be removed from
plastic water bottles simply by rinsing them with anti-bacterial
mouthwash.

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Warnings and Cautions
the ----REFILL---- mark on the lower back portion of the
bottle. This ensures that no air is sucked through the system
resulting in erroneous readings.
Do not tip the bottle too far forward while you drink. Keep
the bottle oriented in a vertical position for it to work most
effectively.
It is perfectly all right to put ice in the bottle to keep your
drink cold.
When adding water to the bottle, DO NOT fill to the very top.
When transporting a filled HydraCoach, make sure that the
Mouthpiece does not become compressed or deformed in
any way, or water will be released from the system.
Important things to be aware of when using your HydraCoach…
WARNING: Only the HydraCoach bottle is dishwasher safe.
DO NOT place boiling or very hot liquid into the HydraCoach
bottle as it could potentially damage or compromise some
of the seals and/or components located within the system.
The use of fluids other than water within the HydraCoach
could potentially damage or compromise some of the seals
and/or components located within the system, especially
if left to sit and dry.
DO NOT allow air to be sucked up into the system, as this
will produce erroneous readings.
The Computer is water-resistant and sealed to withstand
wet conditions. However, DO NOT deliberately place or
submerge the HydraCoach into water.
Avoid leaving the HydraCoach exposed to extremely hot
or cold conditions.
WARNING: The HydraCoach is NOT microwave safe.
Although designed and manufactured for durability and
performance, the HydraCoach contains sensitive electronic
and magnetic components. Care should be taken when
handling to minimize any risks, due to extreme impacts
or shock, which might damage the unit.

Proper Care and Cleaning
The HydraCoach disassembles into seven main components.
This allows you to clean the system easily and thoroughly.
The best methods for cleaning the individual components
are as follows:
Bottle – Bottle – The bottle is made up of BPA-Free
material. Wash bottle by hand in warm soapy water only after
separation from the rest of the HydraCoach components. The
bottle can also be placed in dishwasher (Bottle Only); Do not
place any other piece of HydraCoach in dishwasher.
Computer – The Computer may be polished with a soft cloth
in most cases. However, a slightly damp cloth may be used
if necessary. Note: Be careful not to scratch the lens area.
Never use solvents, abrasives, or harsh chemicals or materials
to clean the Computer. Never submerge the Computer in
water or other liquid medium. DO NOT place
in the dishwasher.
Impeller Assembly and Straw Tubing – To thoroughly
clean the Impeller Assembly and Tubing, they should first
be soaked in warm soapy water, making sure that no air is
trapped within the components. Next, flush the system with
a stream of warm running water through the bottom end, or
the end that the longer Draw Tube attaches. Once flushed
thoroughly, it is now ready for use. To dry, the Tubing should
be disconnected from the Impeller Assembly, air blown
through the components to rid the system of excess water,
and then left to air dry. DO NOT put in dishwasher.
Mouthpiece, Upper Cap and Bezel – These components
are best washed by hand in warm soapy water and then rinsed
clean. However, they may be placed in a dishwasher’s upper
rack and away from heating elements if absolutely necessary.
They may then be wiped dry with a soft cloth or left to air dry.
DO NOT put in dishwasher.
When not in use, the HydraCoach should be allowed to dry
completely and then stored away for safe keeping until you
want to use it again.
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