SteriPEN Adventurer Opti User manual

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Guide to SteriPEN®AdventurerO ti
1) UV Lamp Cover
2) UV Lamp Assembly
3) Optical water sensor
4) Activation Button
5) Indicator L D (Light mitting Diode): shows activation status
6) Battery Compartment nd Cap
7) Battery Compartment nd Cap Screw
SteriP N®AdventurerOpti User’s Guide
See Water
in a Whole New Light

Safety
SteriP N®AdventurerOpti may be used in glass, plastic, ceramic or
metal containers. They all absorb and reflect UV light, thereby
shielding the user from UV exposure. AdventurerOpti 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
SteriP N®AdventurerOpti 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 SteriP N®AdventurerOpti does not detect water
within 15 seconds of being activated, it will deactivate.
Agitation of Water
Agitation of the water by stirring with AdventurerOpti 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 AdventurerOpti up to a temperature above 32°F/0°C
before using. Battery performance may be adversely affected
by cold weather.
Lamp Life
After Lamp Life = 8,000 Treatments, lamps must be replaced
by manufacturer or licensed technician.
Battery Selection & Installation
SteriP N®AdventurerOpti 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
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SteriPEN
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Adventurer
O ti
treats two ranges of
water volume:
A—up to 0.5 liter (16 fl. oz.)
B—between 0.5 – 1.0 liter (16 and 32 fl. oz.)
1Install two CR123 batteries with polarities as shown;
or install one double-cell CR123 battery.
2Tighten coin screw on battery end cap until snug (do
NOT over-tighten screw as this may cause damage).
3Remove lamp cover – pull cover off body.
4A Push Activation button twice – green indicator L D
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp) will
flash for up to 15 seconds indicating AdventurerO ti is
ready to treat up to .5 liter (16 fl. oz.).
4B Push Activation button once – green indicator L D
(near button) and white optical sensor (near lamp) will
flash for up to 15 seconds indicating AdventurerOpti is
ready to treat up to 1 liter (32 fl. oz.).
5While green indicator L D 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 AdventurerOpti UV lamp is not on,
and water should not be consumed.
6Agitate the water throughout the dose by stirring with
the AdventurerOpti until the lamp automatically turns
off. Once lamp turns off, green indicator L D 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.
7Remove AdventurerOpti from water. Dry off lamp and
optical water sensor with clean cloth. 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 AdventurerOpti will be unable to give the
“Low Battery” signal (blinking red LED). Until batteries
are replaced or recharged the AdventurerOpti will
not be operational.
8To activate the flashlight, press and hold the activation
button for 3 seconds. The flashlight will automatically 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.
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Thank you for buying your SteriPEN®AdventurerO ti and
congratulations on your purchase. ears of careful research,
development and testing have gone into the creation of this
unique 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)
SteriP N®exceeds U.S. PA Guide Standard and Protocol
for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over
99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of protozoa
when used as directed. SteriP N®is not a sterilizer.
Operating the SteriPEN
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Adventurer
Opti
Quick Start Guide
Use SteriP N®AdventurerOpti with clear water. Discolored or dirty water
should be pre-filtered until clear prior to SteriP N®AdventurerOpti treatment.
See also “Treating Turbid, Murky, or Cloudy Water”
O erating 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
Green flash followed by Red flash
Red, steady
Battery Warnings
Red, fast flashing
Green slow blinking with Red flashes
Green, steady with Red flashes
Indicator L D will not come on
Lam Warnings
Red 2 flashes, Green 2 flashes
(repeating)
Red 3 flashes, Green 1 flash (repeating)
Normal indicator L D function, yet UV
lamp emits no visible light
Unit is armed and ready to treat water
1 liter (32 fl. oz.) dose completed
0.5 liters (16 fl. oz.) dose completed
Time expired, try again. The user has 15
seconds to put the SteriP N®in water
after activation.
(1) Dry water sensing pins before use.
(2) Press activation button for 1 second to
activate for 32 oz. timer; again for 16 oz.
(3) Clean water sensing pins.
Dose incomplete. Repeat treatment.
Low battery warning; replace
or recharge batteries
1 liter (32 Fl. Oz.) dose completed;
battery getting low
0.5 liter (16 Fl. Oz.) dose completed;
battery getting low
(1) Check battery orientation
(2) Charge or replace batteries
(3) Clean battery contacts
(4) Return SteriP N®for repair
Over 7,900 treatments completed; lamp
replacement needed in under 100 doses
Lamp failure; replace lamp
Lamp failure. Do not consume water.
Follow warranty procedure.
SteriPEN®AdventurerOti LED Signals
LED Color and Pattern Display Indication
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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 SteriP N®AdventurerOpti 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 AdventurerOpti will be
unable to give the “Low Battery” signal (blinking red LED). Until
batteries are replaced or recharged the AdventurerOpti will not
be operational.
Treating Turbid, Murky or Cloudy Water
SteriP N®AdventurerOpti is intended for use, and is most effective, in
clear water. However, SteriP N®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 SteriP N®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. 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 SteriP N®in water that is not clear:
Laboratory testing has shown that SteriP N®is effective in
water with a turbidity of not less than 30 ntu (Nephelometric
Turbidity Units) as described in the U.S. PA Guide Standard
and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers,
section 3.3.4. SteriP N®has been successfully tested in water
with a turbidity measurement of 33 ntu. 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, Ob ects viewed through the water are visible
but blurry, As cloudy as weak lemonade.
Care and Cleaning
When not in use, AdventurerOpti should be kept in a clean, dry,
non-abrasive area or container. AdventurerOpti should not be
exposed to ambient temperatures above 140°F/60°C or below
-4°F/-20°C. When storing AdventurerOpti for long periods,
remove batteries.
To clean AdventurerOpti, 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 AdventurerOpti is
designed to be water resistant, it is not guaranteed to be
impermeable and should therefore never be submerged.
Troubleshooting
If flashing green indicator L D (Light mitting Diode) shows that
AdventurerOpti 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 L D 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 L D does
not come on at all, the batteries may be drained and in need of
replacement or charging. See "IMPORTANT NOTE" above.
Repair Information
Any repairs to your AdventurerOpti should be done by an authorized
technician. For repairs in the US, contact Hydro-Photon directly at
[e-mail] or 1-888-SteriP N. Customers outside the US,
please contact your local distributor/importer; this information is
listed at www.steripen.com. For additional troubleshooting and
repair information, visit www.steripen.com
Product Registration & Warranty Information
Limited Lifetime Warranty for any manufacturing defect. For
product registration and complete warranty information, please
visit www.steripen.com/warranty or contact your local distribu-
tor/importer.
Warnings for Safe Use
• Improper operation of AdventurerOpti may cause injury. Read
and understand all warnings prior to operating AdventurerOpti.
• 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 AdventurerOpti 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 AdventurerOpti in quartz containers such as
quartz laboratory beakers.
• AdventurerOpti should not be used by children.
• AdventurerOpti is a high voltage device. Removal or tampering
with the electronic circuit board or lamp assembly may cause
personal injury, or damage AdventurerOpti.
• 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.
• Like most fluorescent-type lamps, the AdventurerOpti lamp
contains a small amount of mercury. Please return your
AdventurerOpti at the end of its productive life to your
distributor/importer to permit correct recycling or safe disposal.
• AdventurerOpti 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 AdventurerOpti.
• AdventurerOpti 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.

How does SteriPEN®AdventurerO ti
disinfect water?
SteriP N®AdventurerOpti uses short wave germicidal UV light
to disinfect water. This range of UV light disrupts the DNA
within bacteria, viruses and protozoa, rendering them unable
to reproduce and therefore, harmless. For more detailed
information, visit our web site at ww.steripen.com.
Testing
At Hydro-Photon, we believe that careful testing is an important
part of successful and responsible product development and
quality control. A wide range of testing has gone into development
and production of your SteriP N®AdventurerOpti. To see our full
microbiological test reports conducted at the University
of Arizona, Tucson; University of So. Maine, Portland; University
of Maine, Orono; Ryerson University, Toronto Ontario; A&L
Laboratory, Auburn, M ; and Oregon Health Sciences University,
Portland, visit the “Testing”section of our web site at:
www.steripen.com/testing.html.
Distributors/Importers
© 2010 by Hydro-Photon, Inc.
All rights reserved.
U.S.A.
Hydro-Photon, Inc.
P.O. Box 675
262 llsworth Rd.
Blue Hill, Maine 04614 USA
Toll-Free: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.steripen.com
SteriPEN®water purifiers are sold around the world. To find your nearest
distributor, visit www.steripen.com/dealerlocator.
SteriP N®is tested and certified
by the Water Quality Association
against the US PA Microbiological
Water Purifier Standard.
• AdventurerOpti 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 SteriP N®on turbid water.
• AdventurerOpti 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 AdventurerOpti for long periods with batteries
installed. Batteries may in rare instances leak or corrode and
cause damage to device.
• When operating properly, the AdventurerOpti’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 AdventurerOpti lamp assembly must be clean prior to use.
• If AdventurerOpti 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 AdventurerOpti 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.
Certifications & Patents
Conforms to N61010-1:1993 + A1 + A2 and N 61326
Listed 3058969. Conforms to Standard UL 61010A-1
Certified to CAN/CSA Standard C22.2, No. 1010.1-92
U.S. .P.A. Company #73679, U.S. PA stablishment #07369-M -
001 U.S. Patent Numbers 5,900,212 & 6,110,424 & 6,579,495
Patents and patents pending in U.S. and worldwide.
SteriP N®is a registered trademark of
Hydro-Photon, Inc. © 2010 Hydro-Photon, Inc.
All rights reserved.
www.steripen.com
Hydro-Photon, Inc.
P.O. Box 675
262 llsworth Rd.
Blue Hill, M 04614 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
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