SteriPEN Quantum User manual

USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Info 3
QUANTUM™ Anatomy 4
Fits All Filter Anatomy 6
RapidUV™ Reservoir Anatomy 8
How to Purify 1 LITER 10
Battery Guide 11
Filling RapidUV™ Reservoir 12
How to Purify 4 LITERS 13
Care and Cleaning 14
QUANTUM™ LED Indicator Guide 15
Tips for Safe Use 16
Frequently Asked Questions 18
Caution 20
Patents, Certications & Fine Print 21
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THANK YOU FOR
PURCHASING
THE BEST SELLING
PORTABLE UV PURIFIER
Thanks for choosing the SteriPEN® QUANTUM™ Ultraviolet Water
Purier, and congratulations on your purchase!
QUANTUM™ UV purier is built to be safe, simple and
straightforward. If after reading this guide, you have any questions or
your SteriPEN® doesn’t operate as described in this manual, please
contact us. We love hearing from you! We are here to troubleshoot
and make sure you have a working device. Call 888-826-6234 (207-
374-4506) or email support@SteriPEN®.com.
Also, be sure to visit us online and register your QUANTUM™ UV
purier for all the latest news and special deals: www.SteriPEN®.
com/register.
Thanks again and happy travels!
P.S. Don’t forget to recycle the packaging!
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QUANTUM™ ANATOMY
SPECIFICATIONS
Treatment size: 1 liter, 4 liter (RapidUV™ Reservoir only)
Treatment time:
90 seconds – 1 liter or less (Any vessel)
150 seconds – 4 liters with RapidUV™
Reservoir only (sold separately)
Do not treat volumes of water larger than 1 liter
using anything except the RapidUV™ Reservoir)
Lamp life: 3,000 activations
Number of liter treatments per set of batteries:
(numbers are approximate)
lithium – 150x 1 liter treatments; 78x 4 liter treatments
alkaline – 50x 1 liter treatments; 12x 4 liter treatments
rechargeable – 100x 1 liter treatments; 40x 4 liter treatments
Minimum bottle opening: 22mm
Weight without batteries: 83g
Weight with batteries (brands may vary):
Lithium – 141g
Alkaline – 178g
Rechargeable – 191g
Length with lamp cover: 186mm
Maximum diameter: 43mm
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Battery cap
Indicator LEDs
Activation button
Water sensor pins
UV lamp
Lamp cover
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Filter Cup
FITSALL FILTER
ANATOMY
The FitsAll Filter by SteriPEN®
is designed to remove large
particulate matter from drinking
water prior to purication
treatment. The FitsAll Filter
is not designed for removal
of microbial contaminants.
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 65g
Minimum bottle opening: 22mm
Nested dimensions:
height – 88mm
width – 95mm
depth – 72mm
Cup dimensions:
height – 76mm
width – 95mm
depth – 72mm
Filter cartridge
Funnel
STORING: Use a clean
cloth to wipe and dry the Filter
cartridge, Cup and Funnel. Push
air vent valve closed and install
the cartridge into the Cup.
Twist cartridge to lock in place.
Turn the Funnel upside
down and place over the
lter cartridge — push down
to secure. This creates the
nested storage position.
DID YOU KNOW?
Because of the FitsAll Filter’s
soft but durable material, it may
be squeezed or compressed to
reduce storage size.
TIP: To help water to ow
freely through the lter, wet
the lter cartridge mesh by
submerging the lter cartridge
in water before use. Rub the
mesh with your nger or a
cleancloth until it becomes
thoroughly saturated.
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Filter Cup
Filter cartridge
Funnel
air vent
nylon filter
locking tabs
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RapidUV™ RESERVOIR
ANATOMY
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum treatment size: 4 liter
Treatment time: 150 seconds
Purication port opening: 53mm
Pour spout opening: 16mm
Weight: 100g
Dimensions deated:
height – 6 mm
width – 490mm (spout to handle)
depth – 410mm
Rolled dimensions (for storage):
height – 60mm
width – 140mm
depth – 140mm
pour spout
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Handles
Glow Ring
Purification port
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1. REMOVE LAMP COVER
Twist cover gently and pull away from
lamp. Take care to keep the water
sensor pins dry prior to activating.
2. PRESS ACTIVATION BUTTON
Once for 1 liter treatment (twice for 4 liter
treatment if using RapidUV™ RESERVOIR,
sold separately). LED(s) will ash
green to indicate unit is ready.
3. SUBMERGE IN CLEAR
WATER AND AGITATE
When water sensor pins detect water,
lamp will illuminate. When treatment is
complete and successful, lamp will turn
off and green indicator(s) will ash.
A ashing or steady red indicator means treatment was unsuccessful.
See “QUANTUM™ LED Indicator Guide.”
Be sure to wipe bottle threads dry before drinking.
4 Liter Purification Instructions on page 12
HOW TO PURIFY 1 LITER
CAUTION: Volumes larger than 1 liter can only be treated in a
RapidUV™ Reservoir included in the Rapid Purication System. (sold
separately as an accessory to the Quantum UV™ Purier)
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DID YOU KNOW? QUANTUM™ can treat 4 liters of
water only using our proprietary RapidUV™ Reservoir. When
used with the RapidUV™ Reservoir, QUANTUM™ can treat 4
liters of water in 150 seconds. If you are not utilizing the
RapidUV™ Reservoir, only use the QUANTUM™ to purify 1
liter volumes at a time.
QUANTUM™ runs on disposable alkaline batteries, lithium batteries,
or rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) AA batteries with a
2300mAh capacity.
For best results, always use quality, name brand batteries,
like Energizer® or Panasonic Eneloop®.
BATTERY GUIDE
1. REMOVE BATTERY CAP
Remove battery cap by rotating counterclockwise
so that cap arrow points to open lock icon ( ).
2. INSTALL BATTERIES
Install AA batteries with polarities as shown in
battery compartment. For best performance,
replace all batteries at the same time.
3. REPLACE CAP
Replace battery cap by aligning cap with
open lock icon. Then, rotate cap clockwise
until arrow points to closed lock icon ( ).
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FILLING RapidUV™
RESERVOIR
1. REMOVE PURIFICATION PORT
CAP, CLOSE POUR SPOUT
Twist cover gently and pull cap away
from reservoir. Place cap in dry area.
Ensure pour spout is capped.
2. INSERT FITSALL FILTER &
FILTER CARTRIDGE INTO
PURIFYING PORT.
Grab the glow ring and rmly seat FitsAll
Filter into the purication port. Ensure
that Filter Cartridge is properly seated
with air vent open. (This air vent is not
intended for use as a mouth piece)
3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH
FOUR LITERS OF WATER
Pour unpuried water into FitsAll Filter. For
best results place the RapidUV™ Reservoir on
a at surface while adding unpuried water.
Add a maximum volume of no more than 4
liters. RapidUV™ Reservoir will expand to
hold water as you ll it. For convenience a
liter measuring cup is included for lling.
Clean and dry thoroughly after use.
Dry completely before storing.
Fold and store with the cap off.
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1. REMOVE FITSALL FILTER &
CARTRIDGE AS ONE UNIT.
Remove FitsAll Filter cup and cartridge as
one unit; detach Filter Cartridge; wipe FitsAll
Filter cup; and reattach cup to reservoir by
graping the glow ring and inserting rmly.
Burp the air from reservoir by gently rocking
back and forth so air is expelled and the water
level is at the top of the purifying port.
2. INSERT QUANTUM™ INTO
FILTER CUP. INSERT BOTH AS
ONE UNIT INTO PURIFICATION
PORT. CLICK ACTIVATION
BUTTON SELECTING 4 LITER
TREATMENT. AGITATE UNTIL
GREEN LED IS OBSERVED.
Insert SteriPEN® QUANTUM™ into lter
cartridge orice within Filter Cup. Refer to LED
indicator guide for a successful treatment. During
treatment, agitate water for best results. Note
glow ring will glow during water treatment.
3. REMOVE FILTER & QUANTUM™
AS ONE UNIT, RECAP, DISPENSE
OR DRINK FROM POUR SPOUT.
Remove lter cup and QUANTUM™ together as
ONE unit. Wipe down the QUANTUM™, lter
cup, and port. Screw cap onto purifying port
snugly. Dispense as needed from pour spout.
HOW TO PURIFY 4 LITERS
IN RapidUV™ RESERVOIR
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CARE & CLEANING
While QUANTUM™’s battery compartment is designed to be
highly water-resistant, it is not waterproof. Avoid submerging
QUANTUM™’s battery end in water. Make sure to wipe dry after
each use.
QUANTUM™’s battery performance may be adversely affected by
cold weather. In temperatures below 32ºF/0ºC carry the unit close
to your body or warm up batteries before use. If batteries are too
cold, QUANTUM™’s LED indicator may give low battery signal.
Warm up batteries and treat again.
When not in use, QUANTUM™ should be kept in a safe place
that is clean and dry. It should not be exposed to temperatures
above 120°F/49°C or below -4°F/-20°C. Also, when storing for long
periods of time, remove batteries to keep them from inadvertently
draining.
To clean QUANTUM™, wash with a soft cloth and a mild soap
solution. Rinse soap from device and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
If QUANTUM™’s bulb is cracked, chipped or damaged, don’t use it.
Contact SteriPEN® for repair. Email us at support@SteriPEN®.com
or call 888-826-6234 (207-374-4506). Do not try to x it yourself.
If LED indicators show normal signals, but the
lamp does not illuminate, do not consume.
Contact SteriPEN® support.
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QUANTUM™ LED
INDICATOR GUIDE
The QUANTUM™’s three LED indicator lights let you
know the status of your SteriPEN® and the water
purication process. Green blinking LED(s) indicates
successful water treatment. The red LED indicates
unsuccessful water treatment, low battery level, battery
replacement needed, or UV lamp replacement needed.
LED RHYTHMS (REPEATING LED SEQUENCE)
(4 liter = two green LEDs, 1 liter = one green LED)
Successful water treatment
SUCCESSFUL UNSUCCESSFUL
Successful water treatment,
batteries low
Successful water treatment,
UV lamp good for less than 100 uses
Not submerged in water in time
(green LED ashes then red LED ashes
once; this sequence does not repeat)
Replace or recharge batteries
Water not detected or
lost water detection
Replace UV lamp,
UV lamp damaged
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IMPORTANT TIPS
FOR SAFE USE
QUANTUM™ is intended for use, and is most effective with clear
water but can also be used to treat turbid, murky or cloudy water in
an emergency by doubling the treatment time. This means treating
the same volume of water twice.
QUANTUM™ can treat water that might be described as: “much
closer to clear than opaque,” “obviously not clear,” “obviously
cloudy,” “objects viewed through the water are visible but slightly
blurry,” or “as cloudy as weak lemonade.” For best UV purication
results, if the water is less clear, lter it rst with the SteriPEN®FitsAll
Filter® or other method.
QUANTUM™ is not designed to treat volumes of water larger than
one liter without our proprietary RapidUV™ Reservoir included with
QUANTUM™ Rapid Purication or sold seperately as an accessory.
If more than one liter needs treatment, the water should be divided
into one liter volumes and treated separately.
When operating properly, the UV lamp will emit visible light as well as
UV light during the UV treatment. If the lamp is not emitting visible
light, it is not functioning properly and should not be used until it has
been repaired.
Throughout the UV treatment it is nescessary to agitate water by
stirring QUANTUM™ or rocking the container or RapidUV™ reservoir
which helps to ensure uniform purication.
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QUANTUM™ is not intended to purify water above the surface
of the water in the container, such as droplets on the sides of the
container.
QUANTUM™ is not intended to purify surfaces of a drinking
container, like the mouth of the bottle. Be certain that you always
wipe the container mouth dry with a clean, dry cloth before drinking.
QUANTUM™ may be used in 4 liter RapidUV™ RESERVOIR, or 1
liter glass, plastic, ceramic, or metal containers, as they all absorb or
reect UV light, thereby shielding the user from UV exposure.
QUANTUM™ is not intended for use by children.
QUANTUM™ is a high voltage device. Removal or tampering with
the electronic circuit board or lamp assembly may cause injury, or
damage. Do not open, expose, modify, or touch internal circuitry;
doing so can lead to high voltage shock.
As with other uorescent-type lamps, QUANTUM™ contains a
small amount of mercury. At the end of its life, please dispose of
QUANTUM™ properly. For specic instructions contact your local
waste disposal organization.
QUANTUM™ is not intended to treat liquids other than water. Do
not use in water with ice. Do not use in water above 120°F/49°C.
As with any other water treatment system, always have a backup
method.
While carefully controlled microbiological testing of all SteriPEN®®
products has been conducted, use of all SteriPEN®® products in
the eld may produce results that vary from our laboratory test data.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Get in touch! We are always happy to hear from you:
visit support.SteriPEN®.com, email support@SteriPEN®.com
or call 1-888-826-6234 (207-374-4506).
Why am I getting a blinking
red LED and no light
from the UV lamp?
Check your batteries.
It looks like the tip of
QUANTUM™’s lamp is
melting — is this normal?
What you are seeing is a small
bead of silicone used as a shock
absorber to protect the lamp.
What happens when I’ve used
QUANTUM™ 3,000 times?
QUANTUM™’s LED indicator
will ash red three times then
green once to indicate that
its bulb is exhausted. Contact
us to have it replaced.
QUANTUM™’s bulb is shining
a purple, rather than blue
light — is it still working?
Yes. The visible light indicates
that the bulb is working
regardless of its color.
Can I take QUANTUM™
on a plane?
Yes. QUANTUM™ and all
SteriPEN® products are allowed
in carry-on bags, as well as
checked luggage(without
lithium batteries)
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Does altitude affect
QUANTUM™’s ability to purify
water?
No. SteriPEN® products have
been tested and used on
Mount Everest for years. Cold
temperatures, however, can
affect battery performance, so
keep warm them before use.
Can I use QUANTUM™ to
treat more than 1 liter at a
time without a RapidUV™
RESERVOIR?
No, QUANTUM™’s effectiveness
is ONLY tested and certied for
1 liter volumes in standard 1
liter containers. QUANTUM™
can be used to treat up to 4
liters of water when used in
combination with the RapidUV™
Reservoir which is included in
the Quamtum Rapid Purication
System or is sold separately as
an accessory).
What about parasites like
worms and their eggs? Does
QUANTUM™ treat for them?
Due to animal testing
restrictions, QUANTUM™’s
effectiveness against such
parasites has not been certied.
Can QUANTUM™ treat
soda? Iced tea? Juice?
No. UV light will not
effectively destroy microbes in
beverages other than water.
DID YOU KNOW?
When empty, your 4 liter RapidUV™
Reservoir can be rolled for easy and
compact storing and transport!
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If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not attempt to bypass water sensor; it is an important safety
feature.
Do not handle SteriPEN® with wet hands; do not touch water sensor
pins with wet ngers.
This device emits UV light, direct exposure may be harmful.
Do not use UV lamp as a light source.
Do not use near skin, eyes, or insert into bodily orices.
CAUTION
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