Lamp Life
After lamp reaches 8,000 treatments, lamp must be replaced by
manufacturer or a SteriPEN®licensed technician.
Troubleshooting
If the lamp does not light when immersed in water, check to be
sure lamp is completely immersed and that water is contacting
both water sensing pins. If lamp still does not activate, contact
technical support.
If immediately after completing a treatment another treatment
is attempted, but lamp will not activate, remove SteriPEN®from
water, dry sensing pins off, wait 10 seconds and immerse in
water to activate. If unit will not activate and battery is fully
charged, contact technical support.
Technical Support
+1 207.374.5800 (Toll Free USA: 1-888-SteriPEN)
Repair Information
Any repairs to your SteriPEN®should be done by a SteriPEN
technician. Please contact Hydro-Photon, Inc. at above phone
Product Registration & Warranty
Information
Hydro-Photon, Inc. warrants your SteriPEN®product for 3 years
from date of purchase for any manufacturing defect. For product
registration and complete warranty information, please visit
www.steripen.com/support. Warranty will be voided if SteriPEN®
Freedom is (a) altered in any way, (b) used for purposes
inconsistent with product’s intended function, or (c) if product
instructions and warnings are not followed.
Treating Turbid, Murky or Cloudy Water
SteriPEN®is intended for use, and is most effective, in clear
water. However, SteriPEN®has been shown to reduce microbial
contamination in turbid water. If clear water is not available, first
try to filter the water to clarify it. If it is necessary to treat turbid,
murky or cloudy water in an emergency situation, use SteriPEN®
as follows:
• To treat 1 liter of turbid water, use four 0.5 liter doses.
To accomplish this, remove SteriPEN from water, dry
sensing pins off and immerse in water to activate again.
• To treat 0.5 liter of turbid water, use two 0.5 liter doses.
To accomplish this, remove SteriPEN from water, dry
sensing pins off and immerse in water to activate again.
Turbidity is a measure of water clarity as effected by the presence
of suspended solids. As turbidity increases, the suspended
solids and murkiness of the water also increase. It is difficult to
communicate a particular level of turbidity with just a written
description. Accordingly, please take into account the following
when considering the use of SteriPEN® in water that is not clear:
Laboratory testing has shown that SteriPEN®is effective in water
with a turbidity of not less than 30 ntu (Nephelometric Turbidity
Units) as described in the US EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for
Testing Microbiological Water
Purifiers, section 3.3.4. SteriPEN®has been successfully tested
in water with a turbidity measurement of 33 ntu. If viewing 33ntu
water in a clear 1 liter bottle, one might characterize the water
as follows: Much closer to clear than opaque, Obviously not clear,
Obviously cloudy, Objects viewed through the water are visible
but blurry, as cloudy as weak lemonade.
Warnings for Safe Use
• 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).
Improper operation of SteriPEN®may cause injury. Read and
understand all warnings prior to operating SteriPEN®.
• Do not allow water to enter SteriPEN®through the USB
connecter at base of unit.
• Keep soft black USB cover on when not charging.
• Keep lamp cover on when not purifying.
• Do not operate SteriPEN®in quartz containers such as quartz
laboratory beakers.
• SteriPEN®should not be used by children.
• SteriPEN®is a high voltage device. Removal or tampering with
the electronic circuit board or lamp assembly may cause injury,
or damage SteriPEN®.
• Do not open, expose, modify or touch internal circuitry; this
can lead to high voltage shock.
• Do not attempt to bypass water sensor; this is an important
safety feature.
• While SteriPEN®is highly reliable, with any water treatment
system you should always have a backup method available for
added protection.
• Like most uorescent-type lamps, the SteriPEN®lamp
contains a small amount of mercury. Please dispose of your
SteriPEN®properly.
• SteriPEN®is not intended to disinfect surfaces of a drinking
container, i.e. those that typically contact the mouth when
drinking. Be certain that your drinking container has been
properly cleaned/washed prior to using SteriPEN®.
• SteriPEN®is not intended to disinfect water above the surface
of the water in the container, i.e., droplets of water suspended
on the side of the glass. Remove droplets by absorbing with
cloth before consuming water.
•
SteriPEN®is intended for use with clear water. Discolored or
dirty water should be pre-filtered until clear prior to SteriPEN®
treatment. Use the available SteriPEN®Pre-Filter or FitsAll Filter to
help clarify water. Coffee filters or a shirt can also be used in an
emergency. See also “Treating Turbid, Murky, or Cloudy Water”.
•
SteriPEN®Freedom is designed to treat 0.5 liter (16 fl. oz.) of clear
water. If in doubt about volume of water to be treated, confirm
volume with a measuring device such as a measuring cup.
• When operating properly, the SteriPEN®lamp will emit visible
light as well as UV light. If lamp is not emitting visible light, it is
not functioning properly, and should not be used until repaired.
• The SteriPEN®lamp assembly must be clean prior to use. Wipe
lamp with clean cloth as needed.
• If SteriPEN®purifier is below 32°F/0°C it should be warmed
above 32°F/0°C before operating.
• Do not allow impact to the lamp end. If lamp assembly (lamp or
quartz sleeve) is cracked, chipped or damaged, do not operate.
For repairs, contact Hydro-Photon directly at support@steripen.
com or 1-888-SteriPEN (USA) or +1 (207) -374-5800.
• Do not use in liquids other than clear water (i.e. tea or soda).
• Do not use in water with ice or water above 140°F/60°C.
• Use only a dry cloth or dry towel to remove water from
SteriPEN after use. Use of a damp or wet towel to dry
SteriPEN’s sensors may activate the UV lamp.
•
UV light can be harmful to eyes and skin. Never look at an
unshielded UV lamp during operation. When used properly, in
water and according to instructions, the user is well shielded from
UV light. If lamp is on out of water, immerse lamp or cover lamp.
• Do not operate near skin, eyes or bodily orices.
• While carefully controlled microbiological testing of SteriPEN®
has been conducted, use of SteriPEN®in the field may produce
results that vary from our laboratory test data.
Certications & Patents
Conforms to UL 61010. Certified to CAN/CSA Standard C 22.2
No. 61010. U.S. Patent Numbers 5,900,212 & 6,110,424 &
6,579,495 Patents and patents pending worldwide.
SteriPEN®technology is patented in the USA with further
U.S. patents pending and patents pending worldwide.
SteriPEN®is a registered trademark of Hydro-Photon, Inc.
© 2011 Hydro-Photon, Inc.
GMAA
Guide to SteriPEN®Parts
1) Lamp Cover
2) UV Lamp encased in
durable quartz sleeve
3) Water Sensors (2)
4) Micro USB B Port
5) Indicator LEDs
6) USB Compartment Cover
7) LED Flashlight
8) Serial Number
Note: SteriPEN®Freedom requires use in bottles or containers
with a minimum opening of 3.8 cm (1.5 inch).
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