platypus META User manual

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Bottle + Microfilter Replacement Microfilter
Contents Meta™ Bottle
+ Microfilter
Microfilter Cartridge
Weight 8.5 oz. / 240 g 1.2 oz. / 35 g
Width 3.7 in. / 9.5 cm 2 in. / 5 cm
Length 9.4 in. / 24 cm 4.1 in. / 10.5 cm
Filter Media Hollow Fiber Hollow Fiber
Filter Pore Size
(microns)
0.2 0.2
Flow (L/min) Up to 2.0 Up to 2.0
Cartridge Life ~ 1,000 L ~ 1,000 L
Effective Against
Protozoa
Yes Yes
Effective Against
Bacteria
Yes Yes
Effective Against
Viruses
No No
Storage Temperature Above 32 ° F / 0 C
(Do Not Freeze)
Above 32 ° F / 0 C
(Do Not Freeze)
ENG
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
PLATYPUS® METATM BOTTLE + MICROFILTER
For product information and service contact
Cascade Designs, Inc.
4000 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 USA
1-800-531-9531 or 206-505-9500
www.platy.com
[email protected]
LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY
USA and Canada
Limited Warranty. Cascade Designs, Inc. (“Cascade”), to the original owner (“Owner”), under intended use and mainte-
nance, 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 pur-
poses inconsistent with Product’s intended purpose or design, or (iii) improperly maintained. Warranty will furthermore be voided
where Owner/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 a.m. - 4:30
p.m., 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.platypushydration.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 ANDTHEIR 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 may 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.
Cascade Designs, Ltd.
Dwyer Road, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland
([phone]
WARNING
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SPECIFICATIONS INSTRUCTION MANUALS
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DE
JP
SYSTEM INTEGRITY TEST
IMPORTANT
Read and understand this entire manual carefully before assembling or using this water
filter.
Keep this manual for future reference. If you do not understand this manual or have any
questions, please call Cascade Designs at 1.800.531.9531.
For other concerns or questions, please see our FAQs online at www.platy.com/FAQ, or
call Customer Service at 1.800.531.9531
www.platy.com
For product service and information contact
BIOLOGICAL HAZARD
There are hazards associated with backcountry travel and the use of water
filters. Drinking untreated water may expose you to harmful microorganisms
and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Using this filter improperly
increases your risk of exposure to harmful microorganisms and increases your
risk of gastrointestinal illness. Reduce your chances of becoming sick by following
the warnings and instructions in this manual and educating yourself on
backcountry water safety.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE IN
YOUR GROUP. PLEASE USE GOOD JUDGMENT.
Never use the Meta Bottle + Microfilter to filter seawater or chemically
contaminated water, such as water from mining tailing ponds or near large agri-
cultural operations. The Meta Bottle + Microfilter does not make drinkable water
from these sources and does not remove all viruses, chemicals and
radioactive materials, or particles smaller than 0.2 microns.
Keep the Microfilter and other potentially contaminated parts away from filtered
water to prevent cross contamination.
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this
manual before using this filter. Failure to follow warnings and instructions may
result in gastrointestinal illness.
Cascade Designs, Inc.
4000 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 USA
1-800-531-9531 or 206-505-9500
It is easy, and important, to periodically verify the integrity and effectiveness of
the Microfilter and Meta Bottle system. The system integrity test can be quickly
conducted in the field or at home. If the Microfilter has been dropped, or been
exposed to freezing temperatures, immediately perform this test to confirm
Microfilter integrity.
1. Fill the bottom half of the bottle and filter half of the water.
2. When half of the water remains, turn bottle upright while maintaining
squeezing pressure.
3. There should be a little water inside the drink spout; avoid letting the bottle
re-inflate (by maintaining squeezing pressure).
4. Increase squeezing pressure, look and listen for air bubbles steadily passing
through the top of the Microfilter port or Air Valve port inside the drink
spout.
5. Check:
l Air does not pass through (NO bubbles) = Microfilter OK
l See or hear a steady stream of air bubbles = Microfilter or Air Valve is broken
STOP! DO NOT USE MICROFILTER. REPLACE MICROFILTER.
Note: If during the System Integrity Check you see bubbles coming through
the Air Valve port, disassemble bottle and inspect the small round air valve for
any debris lodged beneath it on the side of the Microfilter. If you find debris,
remove it and perform the System Integrity Test again, steps 1 thru 5.
TIPS
Microfilter
Port
Air Valve
Port
La version en français du manuel est disponible sur la page du système
gourde MetaTM + microfiltre du site www.platy.com.
Für eine deutsche Version dieses Handbuchs siehe MetaTM Bottle +
Mikrofilter auf www.platy.com.
本取扱説明書の日本語版は、MetaTM Bottle + Microfilter 製品ページを
www.platy.com からご覧ください。
Water Storage and Dispensing Without Microfilter
After exposure to dirty or contaminated water, if using water bottle without
the Microfilter installed, the water bottle must be disinfected prior to use. See
instructions on disinfection.
Water Collection and Preparation
Use the cleanest, clearest water available.
Bring along a spare Microfilter, which can be purchased from a local Platypus
dealer or directly at www.platy.com.
When carrying or storing a Microfilter outside of the bottle, protect the
Microfilter from cross-contamination by using the Cleanside Cover.
To treat water with suspected waterborne viruses, use an approved disinfec-
tant. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for its use. Information on
disinfectant use can be found on the Centers for Disease Control Web site:
www.CDC.gov.

FILTER WATER
FLOW RATE RECOVERY
METATM BOTTLE + MICROFILTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING MICROFILTER CARTRIDGE
KNOW YOUR PLATYPUS® METATM BOTTLE SYSTEM
LONG TERM STORAGE AND DISINFECTION
1. Disassemble Meta Bottle top and bottom halves by twisting the hard
top counterclockwise while holding the flexible bottom securely.
2. Once the bottle halves are disassembled, turn the hard top upside
down, exposing its underside.
1. Disassemble the lower, flexible half of the bottle from the top half.
2. With the lower half of the bottle, scoop water out of the water source.
NOTE: Always filter water from the cleanest source possible to extend the
life of the Microfilter.
To optimize long-term storage of the Microfilter, follow the below steps over a sink
with the Microfilter installed. Disinfecting the Microfilter thoroughly before long-
term storage helps prevent the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.
1. Unscrew lower, flexible half of the bottle assembly.
2. Add 0.5 liters (500ml) of water to the lower half of bottle, then mix in one
drop of household bleach (without fragrance or dyes).
NOTE: Handle bleach carefully because it can stain or discolor clothing.
3. Reassemble bottle halves and ensure a snug fit.
4. Open the lid and filter the bleach water mixture into a sink by squeezing
the lower, flexible half of the bottle.
5. When unable to filter any more of the bleach water mixture, turn the bottle
upright, remove the lower half of bottle, and empty any remaining bleach
water mixture into the sink.
If you find that you’re consistently not getting the typically fast flow rate of
the Microfilter, follow this quick and easy Flow Rate Recovery procedure. This
procedure, along with the Long Term Storage and Disinfection procedure, will
also help increase the usable life of the Microfilter.
1. With the Microfilter installed, remove and fill the lower flexible half with
cleanest available water.
2. Close and secure bottle completely.
3. Turn the bottle on its side.
4. Shake the bottle rapidly, end to end, for 5 seconds.
lThis dislodges fine particulates stuck in the Microfilter, helping restore
flow rate.
5. Dispose of the shaken water.
6. Resume filtering water.
Top Half
Hollow Fiber
Technology
Microfilter
Adapter
comes assembled
with Microfilter
Air Valve
Microfilter
Handle Microfilter carefully because a damaged filter cannot prevent
exposure to harmful microorganisms. Test filter for damage if dropped
(see System Integrity Test). If filter is damaged, discontinue use and
replace cartridge. Use of a damaged Microfilter can expose you to harmful
microorganisms and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness.
Never use a dishwasher or microwave to disinfect the Microfilter, as the
high heat will damage or melt Microfilter components. Use of a damaged
Microfilter can expose you to harmful microorganisms and increase your
risk of gastrointestinal illness.
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WARNING WARNING
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3. Clear any debris from the threaded and sealing surfaces using a clean
cloth or clean water.
4. Insert the top, threaded part of the Microfilter into the threaded
underside of the drink spout, turning the Microfilter clockwise until
the unit cannot be threaded any further.
If Microfilter is removed from the bottle, the bottle must be disinfected
before use without the Microfilter. Not disinfecting the bottle can expose
you to harmful microorganism and increase your risk of gastrointestinal
illness. See instructions on Long Term Storage and Disinfection.
WARNING
3. While holding the water-filled lower
half of the bottle upright, reassemble
the bottle by threading the top half
(with the Microfilter installed) onto
the lower half until it stops. Ensure
the halves are securely joined for a
complete seal.
5. When water level inside bottle is low, or no more water can be filtered,
repeat steps 1 through 4.
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When filtering water, take care to avoid cross-contaminating the drink spout
with dirty or unfiltered water. If Microfilter is removed from the bottle, the
bottle must be disinfected before use without the Microfilter. See instructions
on Long Term Storage and Disinfection.
WARNING
6. Rinse all parts off with clean water, then air or towel dry.
l Water bottle parts, excluding the Microfilter, are dishwasher safe.
NOTE: it is not necessary for the inside of the Microfilter to dry completely, as
the bleach in the solution will prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms
and biofilm. However, a dry filter helps protect against damage from drops or
freezing.
To dry the Microfilter completely after disinfection:
l Remove Microfilter from drink spout and air dry at room temperature for at
least 1 week.
l To avoid cross-contamination or damage to the internal fibers of the
Microfilter, install Cleanside Cover over the threaded end of the Microfilter.
Bottom Half
Dirty Water
Clean Water
Cleanside
Cover
4.
5.
Cleanside
Cover
Microfilter
Never allow Microfilter to freeze or drop because these will permanently
damage the internal fibers of the Microfilter. If the Microfilter has been
exposed to freezing temperatures or dropped, test the Microfilter for
damage (see System Integrity Test). Use of a damaged
Microfilter can expose you to harmful microorganisms
and increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness.
4. To filter water, open the top cap
and drink from the drink spout.
Squeeze the flexible lower por-
tion of the bottle to increase
water flow rate.
Alternatively, filtered water can
be squeezed into other bottles or
containers.