Lifesaver SLI0033 User manual

ESSENTIAL
FOR SURVIVAL
LIFESAVER
LIBERTY™
USER MANUAL
SLI0033

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PRIMING
Priming is an essential step that must be performed before you
start to use the bottle to drink from.
Correct priming will accelerate the flow rate during use.
1. Remove base Fand fill with clean water.
2. Replace base Fand leave full for 5 minutes.
3. Remove base Fand discard water.
4. Fill with clean water, replace base Fand pump Hthree times.
5. Open lid Band turn water flow valve Eto release water from
drinking spout A. Water will have a slow flow rate initially.
6. Pump Hto sustain flow rate until bottle is empty.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6.
8. Your LifeSaver®Liberty™bottle is now ready to use.
Drinking spout
Water-tight screw lid
Carabiner clip
Window
A
B
C
D
Water flow valve
Removable base
Scavenger Hose spigot
Twist lock pump handle
E
F
G
H
Side of bottle
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YOUR LIFESAVER
LIBERTY™ BOTTLE

1. Fill bottle (not essential but helps achieve a better flow, faster).
2. Attach scavenger hose to bottle pump inlet Gand insert float
valve end in to water source.
3. Open top cap Band turn water flow valve E90 degrees to ON.
4. Pump Hcontinuously to achieve flow.
5. Standard wide mouthed bottles can be connected directly into the
top of your bottle as pictured for additional water storage.
6. Using a LifeSaver Hydration Bladder Connector (sold separately)
connected to the drinking spout, you can fill an external hydration
bladder such as a CamelBak®.
NORMAL USE
BOTTLE MODE
NORMAL USE
INLINE PUMP MODE
1. Ensure lid Bis fully closed to avoid contaminating drinking spout.
2. Remove base Fand scoop/pour water in, filling to around ½ inch
of the brim.
3. Replace base F, ensure it’s on tight.
4. Open lid Band pump Htwo or three times.
5. Turn water flow valve Eto open position to start flow of clean
water.
6. Pump Hgently to sustain flow rate as required.
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1. De-pressurize and empty. Keep the water tight screw lid fitted and
use this to twist counter-clockwise, unscrewing the drinking nozzle
outer cylinder.
2. Underneath will reveal the recess for the carbon filter. Pry out the
existing carbon filter and replace with the new carbon filter by
placing it into the empty recess, pushing slightly to seat the filter
fully.
3. Re-screw the drinking nozzle outer cylinder onto the bottle body
ensuring the hinge seal for the top cap is correctly seated in place.
Note: Leaving the activated carbon filter inside the bottle while in long
term storage may cause microbiological growth to occur. This will
not have come from the bottle but may come from the user’s saliva.
Always remove and discard the activated carbon filter when storing
the LifeSaver Liberty™bottle long term.
CAUTION THIS IS
A PRESSURE VESSEL
The bottle should not require more than 5 pumps to work effectively.
If you need to pump more to induce water flow, always do so with the
water flow valve turned to open to gauge whether you need to
re-pump the bottle. If the bottle requires more pumping than expected,
the bottle may need to be cleaned. Alternatively the cartridge may be
reaching the end of its service life.
Do not keep pumping if water is not flowing from the bottle; this will
over pressurize the bottle, which will result in the product becoming
over stressed. To release pressure from the bottle unscrew the pump
base slowly by ¼ turn until you hear a hiss sound.
Always keep the membranes of the cartridge hydrated once primed
by storing at least 1 cm / ½ inch of water in the bottle at all times while
keeping the bottle sealed with the pump tightened, and water flow
valve shut. Failure to do so will cause the membranes to dry out and
the system to shut down. This is not covered under your warranty and
you will need to purchase another cartridge.
Do not operate the pump while the bottle is empty.
CHANGING A
CARBON FILTER
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MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
Do not allow grit, sand or other abrasive matter to enter the bottle.
If this happens it should be removed by rinsing. Abrasive matter
remaining in the bottle will cause the seals to prematurely wear which
could cause the bottle to leak.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BOTTLE
WHEN OUTDOORS
Remove the pump and half fill the bottle with the cleanest water
available, re-screw the pump back into place. Gently shake and rotate
the bottle to move the water around the surface of the filter, splashing
the water against the walls. Unscrew and remove the pump base and
empty the water from the pump end and repeat as necessary until the
water being emptied out is clean.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BOTTLE
WHEN AT HOME
Remove your filter from the bottle and fit your flush cap over the clean
face of the filter. Soak the filter in a basin of tepid water for around
½ hour. We would recommend a small amount of sterilizing solution
is added to kill any pathogens left on the filter surfaces or your basin.
A dissolved chlorine tablet or liquid sterilizing solution will do the job
(follow manufacturer’s instructions for dilution). Rinse the filter off
after with clean water, remove the flush cap and re-fit into the bottle.
All plastics, excluding the filter, can be cleaned with normal washing
up liquid and tepid water but ensure you rinse and dry all parts after
cleaning.
HOW TO REMOVE AND
RE-FIT THE FILTER CARTRIDGE
The filter cartridge simply screws into and out of the top of the bottle
carcass. Use the small tabs on the bottom of the filter to leverage
against and twist in and out of place. Clockwise to fit and counter-
clockwise to remove.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR FILTER
IS WORKING CORRECTLY
Do not subject the bottle to shock or insert objects into the
filter.
The ultra-filtration membranes are extremely robust and have been
designed for a long service life. However, if exposed to higher than
normal shock loads from being dropped or struck, the cartridge is
susceptible to breakage. A membrane integrity check should be
performed every time the bottle has been subjected to shock or
when you suspect damage may have occurred to the bottle.

1. Unscrew and remove the pump base Ffrom the bottle.
Half fill with water.
2. Hold the bottle over a sink or drain with the drinking nozzle facing
up and the pump at the bottom.
3. Turn on the water flow valve Eand pump 5 times max.
4. Water should flow freely rising from the mouth piece. Apply another
5 pumps when water flow slows down to drain the bottle of all of
its water while remaining in the vertical orientation.
5. If the bottle spits water from the nozzle, hisses or bubbles then air
is being expelled from the nozzle along with water. This means that
the cartridge is damaged. Stop using the bottle and replace the
cartridge.
Over time it is possible for the pumping action to become stiff.
To maintain the pump:
1. Unscrew and remove the pump base from the bottle and empty the
bottle of any water.
2. Hold the pump tube in one hand and with the other hand unscrew the
pump base, pull away and remove from the pump tube.
3. Clean away any debris or old grease from the pump shaft O-ring and
pump tube. Check O-ring for signs of wear and replace as necessary.
4. Place a small amount of silicone grease around the black pump rod and
the black O-ring, which sits on the top of the pump shaft.
5. Ensure that the pump tube base O-ring is correctly seated on the boss
in the pump base.
6. Place the pump tube over the top of the pump shaft and re-screw into
the pump base. Do not over tighten.
MEMBRANE
INTEGRITY CHECK
2
MAINTAINING THE PATENTED
HYBRID PUMP SYSTEM
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STORAGE
Before first use, the bottle should be kept in a dry place out of direct
sunlight.
After first use, protect the bottle against extreme temperatures. Keep the
membranes of the cartridge hydrated by storing at least 1 cm /
½ inch of water in the bottle at all times while keeping the bottle sealed
with the pump, flow nozzle and top cap in place. Failure to do so will
cause the membranes to dry out, and the filtration system to shut down.
Refresh this water on a regular basis to avoid water stagnating. Always
store the bottle in a cool dry place when not in use, ideally between
5–20°C (41–68°F).
ACTIVATED
CARBON FILTERS
An activated carbon filter, if sealed in its original polyethylene wrapping,
can be stored for approximately 3 years from the date of manufacture,
subject to storage conditions. After opening a pack of activated carbon
filters, ensure that you store the additional, spare activated carbon filters
within sealed packaging. This will preserve their shelf life for up to 3 years.
If left unsealed the activated carbon filter can be stored for up to 2 months
before expiry. Carbon is a natural absorbent, so if left unsealed it will
absorb pollutants in the air around it. When storing the bottle for a period
of 1 month or more, the activated carbon filter should be removed and
discarded. Replace with a new carbon filter before next use if desired.
SHELF LIFE
Standard packaged products:
Product can be stored as a minimum for 3 years from the point of
purchase (from authorized resellers) further shelf life after the initial
3 years is dependent on storage conditions.
Aluminum barrier foil heat sealed product:
Heat sealed products provide the lowest moisture transition rate
available and are ideal for long term storage. If still sealed in the
condition it was purchased, the shelf life of the product will be up
to 10 years from the date of manufacture.
TRANSPORTING YOUR
LIFESAVER BOTTLE ON A PLANE
When taking the bottle on an airplane ensure that you release all
pressure from the bottle by inverting and unscrewing the pump base
slowly by ¼ turn. Hold on to the pump firmly while unscrewing.
Only retain the minimum amount of water (1 cm / ½ inch) in the bottle
and make sure you pack securely in your hold luggage to protect
against impact.

FAILSAFE
The bottle incorporates FailSafe technology — an automatic indicator
of when the cartridge needs replacing or cleaning. When the service
life of the cartridge has been fulfilled, the pores in the membranes will
be blocked by contaminants. The filter stops passing water taking
away the guess work of knowing whether your filter is still effective in
filtering out contaminants. At this point you should replace or clean
your cartridge.
As the cartridge reaches the end of its life a greater number of pumps
are required to induce water flow. There will come a point at which
despite the recommended maximum number of pumps, water does
not flow. At this point you should replace the filter.
PERFORMANCE AND
TECHNICAL DATA
Minimum operating / storage temperature >0°C (32°F)
Maximum operating / storage temperature 50°C (122°F)
Initial flow rate** 1.2 L/min @ 1.0 Bar (g)
Cartridge service rating** 2000 liters (440 US gallons)
Dry weight of bottle inc. cartridge 425 grams (15 oz.)
Bottle storage capacity 400 ml (14 fl oz.)
Product materials and water effluent BPA and BPS free
MICROBIOLOGICAL
FILTRATION EFFICACY
Exceeds EPA Guidelines for microbiological purifiers:
Bacteria retention*** >99.9999% (Log 6)
Virus retention*** >99.999% (Log 5)
Cyst reduction*** >99.99% (Log 4)
LIFESAVER
COMPLIANCE
Testing is based on full NSF/ANSI P231 microbiological performance
requirements.
These units are tested with two different types of water to push the
filtration capability beyond the standard use, including Challenge Test
Water — type 3 (simulated sewage).
Optional activated carbon filter improves taste and smell by reducing
dissolved chlorine, taste and odor.
* After first use the product should be protected against freezing
** Flow rates and service rating are dependent on the composition
and turbidity of the feed water
***Tested by BCS laboratories issued 20/05/17 Full performance
requirements of NSF/ANSI P231 Protocol
DISCLAIMER
The information and data contained in this document are based on our
general experience and are believed to be correct. They are given in
good faith and are intended to provide a guideline for the selection and
use of our products. Since the conditions under which our product
may be used are beyond our control, this information does not imply
any guarantee of final product performance and we cannot accept
any liability with respect to the use of our products. The quality of our
products is guaranteed under our conditions of sale. Existing industrial
property rights must be observed.
All details given on and in this instruction manual are believed to be
correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make
improvements and/or modifications to the equipment herein.
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