MSR MIOX User manual

MOUNTAIN S AFETY RESEARCH
ENG
DANGER
This product makes chloroxygen chemical compounds generated electrolytically
from a sodium chloride solution.
FIRST AID
Have this product label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or
going for treatment.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after 5 minutes. Continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
doctor for further treatment.
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center immediately for treatment advice. Have
person sip a glass of water. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison
control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on Skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water
for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazardous to Humans and Domestic Animals.
DANGER. Causes irreversible eye damage. Do not get in eyes or on clothing.
Harmful if swallowed. May irritate skin.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This product is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Keep away from combustible, organic, or other readily oxidizable materials.
This product contains batteries. Batteries may explode or leak if disassembled, short-cir-
cuited, recharged, or disposed of in fire. Wipe battery terminals clean with a dry cloth
before use. Do not store batteries in direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this manual
before using this purifier.
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or illness.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
MIOX is a high-tech municipal water treatment system shrunk to fit in your pocket.
The purifier uses ordinary salt, a few drops of water, current from two CR123 Lithium
batteries, and its proprietary technology to create a small batch of mixed oxidant
solution. The treatment, when added to water and given a little time, transforms
questionable water into drinkable water. Required treatment times vary for the
different microorganisms: Viruses and Bacteria, 15 minutes; Giardia, 30 minutes;
Cryptosporidium, 4 hours.
Combining salt and a small amount of
water starts the purification process.
Electrical activation of the
Salt Solution creates potent
mixed oxidants. Add the treatment solution to the
contaminated water, wait a little time, and
you will have drinkable water.
NaOCL
Kit Contents MIOX® Purifier
Rock Salt – 1 oz. / 28 g
CR123 Lithium Batteries – 2 batteries
Safety Indicator Strips – 50 strips
Instruction Manual
Storage Sack
Weight Pen – 3.5 oz. / 99 g
Kit – 8 oz. / 227 g
Dimensions Pen – 7 x 1 in. / 18 x 2.5 cm
Kit – 7 x 4 x 1.5 in. / 18 x 10 x 4 cm
Operating Temperature Range 20-130 F / -6-54 C
Water Resistance Up to 60 ft. / 18 m
Maximum Altitude 60,000 ft. / 18 km
Batteries 2 x CR123 Lithium camera batteries (6V total)
Battery Life* 50 ± gal. / 200 ± liters
(depends on treatment use, water and battery quality)
Salt Granule, rock, or crystal salt (food-grade quality)
Salt Life* 50 ± gal. / 200 ± liters per 1 oz. / 28 g packet
One Full Salt Chamber 20 ± treatments
Safety Indicator Strips 50 specifically formulated free-chlorine test strips
Safety Indicator Strips Life 2 years
*Product life ratings are best-case ratings. Worst-case life ratings are usually half of the
listed life. Average life ratings fall between these two numbers.
Visit www.msrgear.com for more information on MIOX and other MSR water
treatment products.
Purifier
A harmless white salt crust around the Salt Chamber may form but can be easily rinsed or wiped off.
Batteries
Buy inexpensive, replacement CR123 batteries in bulk online at www.surefire.com.
Use body heat to warm batteries in below freezing temperature.
To avoid corrosion, only handle batteries with dry hands in a dry environment.
Salt
Use any food-grade salt in the purifier.
Use crystals rather than granules for better water flow and longer use.
Safety Indicator Strips
The Safety Indicator Strips do not need to be used every time water is treated.
Use the strips for these important times:
Use Safety Indicator Strips to learn the operation of the MIOX® Purifier. Use Safety Indicator Strips with
new water sources to establish the correct number of treatments needed for that source. In most cases,
one treatment is enough; however, there are some sources with high mineral, particulate, dissolved
solids, and/or bacterial content that will require additional treatments.
Use Safety Indicator Strips whenever a weather event occurs (rain, etc.) that may change the water
source’s composition.
Do not test tap water not treated with the MIOX Purifier because its chlorine content is not strong
enough to register on strips. Strips measure free chlorine in the specific range produced by the
MIOX Purifier.
Replacements
Buy MIOX® Purifier Replacement Test Strips/Salt with replacement Rock Salt and Safety Indicator Strips
at any local or online MSR dealer.
Water Collection
Use the cleanest water available.
Use a bandana or MugMate™ Coffee/Tea filter to remove solid particles.
Use a Packtowl® or sponge to collect water in very small streams.
To improve the taste of water collected from less clean sources use vitamin C (ascorbic acid) or drink
mixes after waiting the full treatment time.
Operation
The Purifier Cell holds a very small amount of water (less than 1/4 teaspoon).
Cold water does not affect treatment times.
In freezing temperatures the Salt Solution may freeze on the Salt Chamber screen and need to be
rubbed or scratched clean with a fingernail.
Water containing ice may not be effectively treated by MIOX or other disinfectants.
Ice can protect microorganisms.
Purifier Storage Temperature Range -20-160 F / -28-70 C
Remove batteries with dry hands in a dry environment before long-term storage.
Rinse and dry inside of Purifier Cell and Salt Chamber before
long-term storage.
Store in cool, dry place.
Batteries Storage Life 7-10 years
Remove from purifier with dry hands in a dry
environment before long-term storage.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Salt Store sealed in bag to protect from moisture.
Store in a cool dry place.
Safety Indicator Strips Storage Life 2 years
Store sealed in container to
protect from moisture.
Store at room temperature.
159428-2
Drinkable Water
NaCL
H2O
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MIOX® PURIFIER
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY/LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY
USA and Canada
Limited Warranty. Cascade Designs, Inc. (“Cascade”), to the original owner (“Owner”), under
intended use and maintenance, warrants the enclosed product (“Product”) to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for the life of the Product. No warranty against defects in materials and
workmanship will apply if Product is (i) altered in any way, (ii) used for purposes inconsistent with Product’s intended
purpose or design, or (iii) improperly maintained. Warranty will furthermore be voided where user (i) failed to follow
Product instructions or warnings or (ii) subjected Product to misuse, abuse, or neglect.
During the warranty period, original Product parts determined by Cascade to be defective in materials or workmanship
will be repaired or replaced as Owner’s sole remedy. Cascade reserves the right to replace any discontinued product
with a new product of comparable value and function. A returned product deemed irreparable becomes the property
of Cascade and will not be returned.
EXCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE, CASCADE, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES, DUTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AGAINST LATENT
DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION.
Warranty Service. To obtain service under this warranty, the warranty-eligible Product must be presented to a
Cascade authorized dealer. In the United States and Canada, warranty service may also be obtained by calling
1.800.531.9531 [M-F, 8:00-4:30, PDT]. Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product to
Cascade for service. Where at its sole discretion Cascade deems Product eligible for warranty repair or replacement,
Cascade will pay the shipping and handling associated with returning repaired or replaced Product to Owner. In
instances where Cascade deems a returned product ineligible for warranty service, Cascade will, if possible, repair
product for a reasonable charge that includes return shipping and handling. For warranty return service details, please
go to www.msrgear.com.
Limitation of Remedies. Should a court of competent jurisdiction find the limited warranty set forth above breached,
Cascade’s only obligation will be to, at its option, either repair or replace Product. Should the aforementioned remedy
fail of its essential purpose, Cascade will, in exchange for return of Product, refund to Owner Product’s original purchase
price. THE FOREGOING REMEDY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AGAINST CASCADE, ITS
AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY.
Limitation of Liability. Cascade’s, its affiliates’ and their suppliers’ maximum liability is limited to incidental damages not
to exceed the original purchase price of the Product. CASCADE, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM
AND EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER. THIS EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL LEGAL THEORIES UNDER WHICH DAMAGES MAY
BE SOUGHT, AND WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
This limited warranty gives Owner specific legal rights; Owner may have additional rights, which vary state to state.
Always completely follow safety, use, operation, and maintenance instructions for this or any other Cascade product.
European Union customer statutory rights are not affected.
For product service and information contact
Cascade Designs, Inc.®
4000 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 USA
Phone: [phone] or 206.505.9500
www.msrgear.com
See inside for detailed instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONSTIPS STORAGE
HOW THE MIOX® PURIFIER WORKS
LED Activity
Problem Meaning Cause Solution
SALT steady red
(Low Salt)
Salt Solution
too weak
Salt dry Wet salt (see Step 1)
Salt Solution trapped
in Salt Chamber
Unscrew Top Cap, use thumb
to hold salt & pour Salt Solution
from Salt Chamber into Purifier Cell
Not enough salt in
Salt Chamber
Add salt (see Step 1)
Not enough water in
Purifier Cell
Add water (see Step 1)
Salt clogged in
Salt Chamber screen
Use fingernail to scrape
screen clean
*Not enough salt in solution Shake purifier again, 30-50 times
Batteries cold Warm batteries with body heat
BATT blinking red
& RUN steady green
Battery charge
low
Batteries 2/3 depleted MIOX® Solution is safe to use.
To prolong battery life use lower
treatment clicks (1L clicks 4X
instead of 4L clicks 1X)
Batteries strained Wait 5+ minutes between
activations
Batteries cold Warm batteries with body heat
BATT steady red Battery charge
too low for
activation
Replace batteries
No Lights Battery
connection faulty
Check Battery Contact Strip
(See Step 2)
Batteries dented Replace batteries
Batteries dead Replace batteries
Safety Indicator Strips
Problem Solution
Strips unavailable, expired,
or not turning purple
Add 8 treatments to the water and wait the appropriate time
(Ex. 4L clicks 2X added to 1L water)
*Water sources with very high levels of tannins or calcium carbonate may bind with the salt. In rare cases, a small vial
of tap water may need to be brought and used to make the treatment solution. The last few drops of water left in the
container may also be used.

Step 2 may be done at home before use in the field.
1. Unscrew Bottom Cap.
Bend Battery Contact Strip up and out of the way.
2. Insert two CR123 Lithium Batteries.
3. Fold Battery Contact Strip down over batteries.
Screw Bottom Cap down tightly.
4. Unscrew Top Cap.
5. Fill Salt Chamber full with Rock Salt.
6. Wet Rock Salt with several drops of water.
Screw Top Cap down tightly.
1. Wait 10 minutes.
2. Wet the pad end of a second Safety Indicator Strip in the treated water.
3. Remove wet pad from water and wait 15 seconds.
4. Compare second pad to color chart on Safety Indicator Strips container.
If pad does NOT turn purple to ‘OK’ level, repeat Steps 3-5 as needed.
If pad does turn purple to ‘OK’ level, go to Step 7.
1. Unscrew Salt Chamber.
2. Fill Purifier Cell full with several drops of water.
3. Screw down Salt Chamber tightly.
4. Vigorously shake purifier (about 15-30 times).
1. Fill container with water to be treated.
2. Note volume of water container.
Water volume information will be needed in Step 4.
1. Hold purifier upright.
2. Remove Salt Chamber.
Purifier Cell should be at least 3/4 full of Salt Solution.
3. Find the Button Clicks table on bottom face of purifier.
Note the appropriate number of clicks to liters (L).
4. Watch LED Panel and press the Activation Button (1, 2, 3, or 4 clicks).
Green LED RUN Light will be on while solution in Purifier Cell bubbles.
Green LED RUN Light will turn off when solution is ready to use.
If other lights occur, see Troubleshooting panel on back.
1. Pour MIOX Solution into container of
water to be treated.
2. Shake or stir to mix.
3. Wet the pad end of a Safety Indicator
Strip in the treated water.
4. Remove wet pad from water and
wait 15 seconds.
5. Compare pad to color chart on Safety
Indicator Strips container.
If pad does NOT turn purple to ‘OK’
level, repeat Steps 3-5 as needed.
If pad does turn purple to ‘OK’ level,
go to Step 6.
MIOX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this
manual before using this purifier.
1. Pour some treated water onto cap threads.
2. Close cap and twist back and forth 3 times.
3. Wait the remaining appropriate treatment time.
KNOW YOUR MIOX® PURIFIER
Top Cap
secured tightly
COLLECT WATER
MAKE SALT SOLUTIONPREPARE PURIFIER
ACTIVATE SALT SOLUTION TREAT AND TEST WATER FINISH TREATMENTCONTINUE TREATMENT TEST
Rock Salt
placed here
Top Cap
Rock
Salt
Salt Chamber
Purifier
Cell
MIOX®
Purifier
Body
Safety
Indicator
Strips
LED Lights
Activation
Button
Button Clicks
Chart
Battery
Contact Strip
Pull Contact Strip back
before inserting
batteries.
CR123
Batteries
Bottom Cap
Lanyard
1/2 liter = 1/2 quart = 16 oz.
1 liter = 1 quart = 32 oz.
2 liters = 2 quarts = 64 oz.
4 liters = 1 gallon = 128 oz.
4L
2L
32 oz.
16 oz.
2L-10L
WARNING
Do not use seawater. MIOX does not make drinkable water out of salty or
brackish water. Choose cleanest water available. Avoid water sources with high
levels of chemical contamination, such as mining tailing ponds and sources near
large agricultural operations. MIOX does not effectively reduce heavy metals or
high levels of chemical contamination. Know how to effectively use this product to
create clean, drinkable water.
WARNING
Do not wait more than 15 seconds to read the strip or the color may fade.
Do not reuse the test strips if they have turned purple.
WARNING
Do not touch your eyes while using the purifier. MIOX creates a chemical oxidant
that can damage your eyes. The same oxidant can also irritate skin and perma-
nently stain clothing. Keep at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from your face and
clothing during Step 4. Rinse purifier and hands after use.
Also, see First Aid.
WARNING
Wait the full appropriate treatment time. Do not add more water to the container
after the treatment process. Adding water after this step will dilute the strength of
the treatment solution and increase the risk of contamination. Do not add drink
mixes to treated water before treatment time is complete or treatment process may
stop. To prevent drinking any contaminated water, the threads on the container
and the cap must be rinsed with treated water.
1 Click = .5 liter
2 Clicks = 1 liter
3 Clicks = 2 liters
4 Clicks = 4 liters
Minimum 12 in. / 30 cm
15-30 X
5X
TOO LOW
STOP REPEAT
STEPS 3-5
OK+
OK
PROCEED TO
15 SEC.
STOP
10 MIN.
WAIT
TWIST 3X
Viruses and Bacteria 15 minutes
Giardia 30 minutes
Cryptosporidium 4 hours
TOTAL WAIT TIME
4
hrs.
15
30
15 SEC.
OK
TOO LOW
OK+
REPEAT
STEPS 3-5
PROCEED TO
OR