Vestergaard LifeStraw PEAK Series User manual

DAILY USE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFESTRAW PEAK SERIES COLLAPSIBLE
SQUEEZE WATER FILTER SYSTEMS
DAILY USE
Follow these steps for using your Peak Series Collapsible Squeeze Water Filter System.
1. Assemble. Attach the membrane microfilter to the reservoir by first unscrewing the neck cap on the
squeeze bag. Screw the membrane microfilter firmly into the inside of the top cap, so that when the cap
is retightened onto the squeeze bottle, the filter sits inside the reservoir.
2. Fill. When ready to use, open the squeeze bag to fill with water by unscrewing the neck cap. Fill with
water, and retighten the cap to close.
3. Sip or squeeze. Open the top cap. To sip, take 5 quick, strong pulls of water using the mouthpiece to
get water flowing. To squeeze water out of the reservoir, simply apply pressure to the reservoir. Close
the top cap when finished.
4. Backwash. Regularly backwash your filter after drinking to keep the filter clean and to prevent
clogging. To do this, disconnect the membrane microfilter from the top cap by twisting
counterclockwise. Then, screw the included backwash syringe onto the membrane microfilter.
Plunge the open end of the filter into drinking water, and draw water up through the filter by pulling the
syringe upward and away from the filter until it reaches the edge of the housing. Then push water back
through the filter by pressing the syringe downward toward the filter until the water has fully been
pushed through.

REGULAR CLEANING AND STORAGE
Follow these steps if you have already used your LifeStraw Peak Series squeeze bottle and you plan to
store for less than 1 month before your next adventure! If you haven’t already, make sure to backwash
your filter to keep the filter clean and to prevent clogging.
RINSE
We recommend rinsing the inside top cap, mouthpiece, and bottle before putting away for storage.
DISINFECTION
For optimal disinfection (we always recommend when storing for greater than 3 months), follow the
instructions below:
Mix 1/4 teaspoon household bleach solution with 1-2 cups of water. Dip the filter into the bleach
solution far enough so that the end is submerged in solution, and use the backwash accessory to push
and pull the solution from the filter several times. Rinse with tap water. For your squeeze bottles we
recommend cleaning all mouthpieces, caps, and parts for optimal disinfection.
STORAGE
If storing your product for less than 1 month, place your cleaned filter and system in a cool, dry place
until next use. For long term storage, we recommend storing the filter with a saline solution because it
helps prevent any mold or algae from growing while also keeping the membrane microfilter wet which
ensures good flow rate when resuming use. When the membrane becomes dried out, it can be difficult
to get the product flowing again. Check out these instructions on our Support Center.
If you have any additional questions about storage and maintenance for your LifeStraw, please reach
out to us at [e-mail].