SteriPEN Protector Opti User manual

Thank you for selecting SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti. Years of careful
research, development and testing have gone into this unique
UV water purification product.
Directions for Use 40 C.F.R. §156.10(i)(2)
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)
SteriPEN®purifiers meet or exceed U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for
Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over 99.9999% of bacteria,
99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of protozoa (giardia & cryptosporidium) when
used as directed. SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti is not a sterilizer.
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti requires use in bottles or containers with a minimum
opening of 4.4 cm (1.75 in.).
Operating the SteriPEN® Protector
Opti
Safety
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti may be used in glass, plastic, ceramic or metal
containers. They all absorb and reflect UV light, thereby shielding the user from
UV exposure. ProtectorOpti should not be used in quartz containers. The air/
water interface at the top of any drinking container is highly reflective to UV and
reflects UV back into the container.
Optical Water Sensor
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti features an advanced proprietary optical water sensing
technology. This is an important safety feature intended to prevent UV exposure
by permitting operation only when lamp is completely immersed in water. Never
attempt to bypass this feature. If the SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti does not detect
water within 15 seconds of being activated, it will deactivate.
Agitation of Water
Agitation of the water by stirring with ProtectorOpti or rocking the container
throughout the dose is essential for proper operation as this insures uniform
exposure of all water to germicidal UV light.
Cold Weather Considerations
Bring ProtectorOpti up to a temperature above 32°F/0°C
before using. Battery performance may be adversely affected by cold
weather.
Lamp Life
Lamp Life = 8,000 Treatments, lamps must be replaced
by manufacturer or SteriPEN®technician.
Hydro-Photon, Inc.
PO Box 675
262 Ellsworth Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614 USA
Toll Free USA: 1-888-SteriPEN
([phone]
[email protected]
www.steripen.com PRO.UG.1106
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti User’s Guide
Instructions for Using SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti
Operating Signals
Green, fast flashing (after
button push)
Green, slow flashing: 1 second on,
1 second off (after dose completion)
Green, steady (after dose
completion)
Green blinks for 15 seconds
followed by a quick Red flash
Red, steady
Battery Warnings
Red, fast flashing
Green slow blinking with
Red flashes
Green, steady with
Red flashes
LED will not come on
Lamp Warnings
Red 2 flashes, Green 2 flashes
(repeating)
Red 3 flashes, Green 1 flash
(repeating)
Normal indicator LED function,
yet UV lamp emits no visible light
No LED indicator and UV lamp
emits no visible light
Unit is armed and ready to
treat water
32 fl. oz. (1 L) dose completed
16 fl. oz. (0.5 L)
dose completed
Time expired, try again. The user has
15 seconds to put the SteriPEN®
purifier in water after activation.
Dose incomplete. Repeat treatment.
Low battery warning; replace or
recharge batteries
32 fl. oz. (1 L) dose completed;
low battery
16 fl. oz. (0.5 L) dose
completed; low battery
(1) Check battery orientation
(2) Charge or replace batteries
(3) Clean battery contacts
(4) Return SteriPEN®purifier for repair
Over 7,900 treatments completed;
lamp replacement needed in under
100 doses
Lamp failure; replace lamp
Lamp failure. Do not consume water.
Battery issue or Lamp failure; Try
fresh batteries, then contact support
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti LED (Light Emitting Diode) Signals
LED Color and Pattern Display Indication
SteriPEN®Protector treats two ranges of water volume:
A—between 0.5 – 1 L (16 – 32 fl. oz.)
B—up to 0.5 L (16 fl. oz.)
1Install two CR123 batteries with polarities as
shown; or install one double-cell CR123 battery.
Tighten coin screw on battery end cap until snug (do
NOT over-tighten screw as this may cause damage).
2Remove lamp cover – pull cover off body.
3A Push Activation button once – green indicator LED
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp)
will flash for up to 15 seconds indicating Protector is
ready to treat up to 1 liter (32 fl. oz.).
3B Push Activation button twice – green indicator LED
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp)
will flash for up to 15 seconds indicating Protector is
ready to treat up to .5 liter (16 fl. oz.).
4While green indicator LED and white optical sensor
flashes, dip the ultraviolet (UV) lamp into the water
to be treated such that lamp and optical sensor are
completely immersed. When water is detected, lamp
turns on automatically, emitting both UV and visible
light. IMPORTANT NOTE: If visible light from UV lamp
is not evident, the Protector UV lamp is not on, and
water should not be consumed.
5Agitate the water throughout the dose by stirring with
the Protector until the lamp automatically turns off.
Once lamp turns off, green indicator LED will turn on
to show that the UV dose is complete. NOTE: If red
LED turns on after lamp shuts off, the dose was not
complete.
6Remove Protector from water. Dry off lamp and opti-
cal water sensor with clean cloth. IMPORTANT NOTE:
Many brands of CR123 batteries have built-in protec-
tion circuitry that instantly disables battery function
when batteries reach a specific low charge threshold.
If this “disable” function is triggered during operation
the Protector will be unable to give the “Low Battery”
signal (blinking red LED). Until batteries are replaced
or recharged the Protector will not be operational.
7To activate the flashlight, press and hold the activa-
tion button for 3 seconds. The flashlight will automati-
cally be on for 3 minutes; reactivate as needed. To
turn off the flashlight, push the activation button once.
To protect UV lamp when using the flashlight, operate
with lamp cover in place.
Quick Start Guide
Use SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti with clear water. Discolored or dirty water
should be pre-filtered until clear prior to SteriPEN®Protector treatment.
See also “Treating Turbid, Murky, or Cloudy Water.”
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Guide to SteriPEN® ProtectorOpti Parts
1) UV Lamp Cover
2) UV Lamp Assembly
3) Optical Water Sensor
& LED for flashlight
4) Activation Button
5) Indicator LED (Light Emitting
Diode): shows activation status
6) Battery Compartment End Cap
7) Battery Compartment End Cap Screw

If viewing 33 ntu 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.
Care and Cleaning
When not in use, ProtectorOpti should be kept in a clean, dry, non-abrasive
area or container. ProtectorOpti should not be exposed to ambient
temperatures above 140°F/60°C or below -4°F/-20°C. When storing
ProtectorOpti for long periods, remove batteries.
To clean ProtectorOpti, wash with a soft cloth and a mild soap solution. Rinse
soap from device and dry with a clean, soft cloth. Note that while the battery
compartment of ProtectorOpti is designed to be water resistant, it is not
guaranteed to be impermeable and should therefore never be submerged.
Troubleshooting
If flashing green indicator LED (Light Emitting Diode) shows that ProtectorOpti
is armed, but the lamp does not light when immersed in water, check to be
sure UV lamp and optical sensor is completely immersed.
If fresh batteries have been installed, but low battery LED warning appears, low
battery temperature may be the cause. Remove batteries from device and
warm them (i.e. in your pocket).
If after initiating a dose, UV lamp shuts off and indicator LED does not come on
at all, the batteries may be drained and in need of replacement or charging.
See “IMPORTANT NOTE” in Battery Selection section.
Technical Support
For technical support, please contact Hydro-Photon, Inc. via phone:
([phone]; USA: 1-888-SteriPEN or email: [email protected].
Repair Information
Any repairs to your ProtectorOpti should be done by a SteriPEN technician.
For repairs, contact Hydro-Photon directly at [email protected] or
1-888-SteriPEN; ([phone]. For additional troubleshooting and repair
information, visit www.steripen.com
Product Registration & Warranty Information
Hydro-Photon, Inc. provides a limited warranty such that the enclosed SteriPEN
Defender is under warranty for any manufacturing defect for whichever situation
occurs first: (1) the life (8,000 treatments) of the UV lamp or (2) three years from
date of purchase. Warranty will be voided if SteriPEN Defender 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.
For product registration and complete warranty information, please visit www.
steripen.com/support or contact Hydro-Photon Inc. at (+1) 207.374.5800 or info@
steripen.com.
Warnings for Safe Use
• Improper operation of ProtectorOpti may cause injury. Read and understand all
warnings prior to operating ProtectorOpti.
• As with any water treatment system, you should always have
a backup method and an extra set of fresh batteries available.
• Do not allow water to enter ProtectorOpti through the battery compartment. While
the battery compartment seal is designed to be water resistant, it is not guaranteed
to be impermeable.
• Do not submerge the battery compartment end of the device.
• Do not operate ProtectorOpti in quartz containers such as quartz laboratory beakers.
• ProtectorOpti should not be used by children.
• ProtectorOpti is a high voltage device. Removal or tampering with the electronic
circuit board or lamp assembly may cause personal injury, or damage ProtectorOpti.
• Do not open, expose, modify or touch internal circuitry; this can lead to high voltage
shock.
• Do not attempt to bypass optical sensor: this is an important safety feature.
• ProtectorOpti 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 ProtectorOpti.
• ProtectorOpti 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/dry
these droplets prior to drinking.
• ProtectorOpti is intended for use with clear water but in emergencies may be used
in moderately turbid water. See “Treating Turbid, Murky or Cloudy Water” section
above before deciding to use SteriPEN® on turbid water.
• ProtectorOpti is designed to treat 0.5 or 1.0 liter (16 or 32 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.
• Do not store ProtectorOpti for long periods with batteries installed. Batteries may in
rare instances leak or corrode and cause damage to device.
• When operating properly, the ProtectorOpti’s UV lamp will emit visible light as well
as UV. If UV lamp is not emitting visible light, it is not functioning properly, and
should not be used until repaired.
• The ProtectorOpti lamp assembly must be clean prior to use.
• If ProtectorOpti 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. Return to your local distributor/
importer for repair.
• Do not use in liquids other than clear water.
• Do not use in water with ice.
• Do not use in water above 140°F/60°C.
• UV light can be harmful to eyes and skin. Never look at an unshielded UV lamp
during operation.
• Do not operate near skin.
• Do not operate near eyes.
• Do not insert into bodily orifices.
• While carefully controlled microbiological testing has been conducted, use of
ProtectorOpti in non-laboratory conditions may produce results that vary from our
laboratory test data.
• Do not use in any manner other than instructed in this
User’s Guide.
• Like most fluorescent-type lamps, the ProtectorOpti lamp contains a small amount of
mercury. Please return your ProtectorOpti at the end of its productive life to your
distributor/importer to permit correct recycling or safe disposal.
Certifications & Patents
Conforms to EN61010-1:1993 + A1 + A2 and EN 61326
Listed 3058969. Conforms to Standard UL 61010A-1
Certified to CAN/CSA Standard C22.2, No. 1010.1-92
U.S.E.P.A. Company #73679, U.S. EPA Establishment #07369-ME-001 U.S.
Patent Numbers 5,900,212 & 6,110,424 & 6,579,495
Patents and patents pending in U.S. and worldwide.
SteriPEN®is a registered trademark of Hydro-Photon, Inc.
© 2011 Hydro-Photon, Inc. All rights reserved.
www.steripen.com
Battery Selection & Installation
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti uses two CR123 batteries. CR123 batteries are
nominally 3 volts and are available in both rechargeable and non-
rechargeable (disposable) varieties. One double-cell CR123 battery may also
be used.
Use high quality name brand batteries. Our testing has shown that a single
set of non-rechargeable (disposable) CR123’s will treat approximately 50
liters of water. Testing on rechargeable CR123’s (650mAh) indicates that
approximately 30 liters may be treated between battery charges.
Cold ambient temperatures may reduce the number of doses available from
batteries. To maximize available battery power keep your batteries in a warm
place (i.e. your pocket) when in cold weather conditions.
To replace batteries, loosen screw in battery end cap with a coin and then
remove end cap (see diagram 2). Install new or recharged batteries with
battery polarity as shown—positive ends of batteries facing out, toward
battery compartment end cap (see diagram 1). Replace the battery end cap
and tighten screw until snug. Do not over tighten screw as this may
damage the device.
Note that if you will be storing your SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti for a long period
of time, it is best to remove the batteries from the device. As with all high-
tech devices, the batteries must be removed when storing the unit. This will
reduce/prevent battery terminal corrosion, spring fatigue and batteries from
draining.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many brands of CR123 batteries have built-in protection
circuitry that instantly disables battery function when batteries reach a
specific low charge threshold. If this “disable” function is triggered during
operation the ProtectorOpti will be unable to give the “Low Battery” signal
(blinking red LED). Until batteries are replaced or recharged the ProtectorOpti
will not be operational.
To replace batteries, remove the battery end cap. Install new batteries in the
end cap with polarities as shown. Re-install end cap.
Treating Turbid, Murky or Cloudy Water
SteriPEN®ProtectorOpti 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– use a SteriPEN pre-filter, coffee filter or clean cloth. 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 two one-liter treatments.
To accomplish this, push the operating button one time and complete the
first treatment. Remove unit from water. Then push the button one time
again and complete the second treatment.
• To treat 0.5 liters of turbid water, use a single 1 liter dose.
To accomplish this, push the operating button once and complete the
treatment.
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 U.S. 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.
SteriPEN®is tested and certified by the
Water Quality Association against the US EPA
Microbiological Water Purifier Standard.
PROPERLY REPLACING BATTERIES