Potable Aqua PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER

Instruction Manual PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS PA PURE™ DEVICE OVERVIEW PA PURE™ At A Glance The Potable Aqua™ PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier is a miniature electrolytic PA PURE™ Device Overview ...... 1 generator that uses patented technology to convert common salt, a few drops of What Comes with the PA PURE™ Device ...... 2 water, and power from a rechargeable battery into a powerful mixed oxidant Getting to Know the PA PURE™ Device...... 3 capable of purifying even the dirtiest water. PA PURE™ is pro- Device Panel Icons ...... 4 grammed to treat water volumes ranging from 1 liter (1 quart) up to 20 liters (5+ gallons). When treating larger volumes of water, the disinfectant made will Important Safety Information be more concentrated, requiring a slightly longer reaction time in the device Warnings & Precautionary Statements ...... 5 (about 20 seconds for 1 liter up to a maximum of 6½ minutes for 20 liters). First Aid Instructions...... 5 The mixed oxidant disinfectant generated by PA PURE™ is capable of inactivating even the most difficult to kill microbiological contaminants. The wait time required Operating Instructions before drinking treated water depends on the of concern: , Step 1: Making Brine Solution ...... 6 and Giardia, require a 30-minute wait before drinking, while Cryptosporid- Step 2: Adding Brine Solution to Device ...... 6 ium needs 4-hours to safely inactivate. These times are based on testing in the Step 3: Selecting Treatment Volume ...... 7 worst possible water, “EPA Type II challenge water”, that carries a high organic Step 4: Making Disinfectant ...... 7 load, has a high pH and low temperature, and is highly turbid (visibly very cloudy Step 5: Dosing Water with Disinfectant ...... 8 or dirty) – presenting the most difficult conditions for . Step 6: Determining Next Steps...... 8 ™ Step 7: Disinfecting Container Lid ...... 8 The PA PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier can be recharged more than 500 times Step 8: Wait Before Drinking ...... 8 via the on-board micro USB port. Each full battery charge will generate enough 10-Minute Check ...... 9 disinfectant to treat about 150 liters* (40 gallons) of water. The device also incorporates a small on-board solar panel that can add enough energy to the Caring for PA PURE™ battery in one hour to treat 2 liters* (½ gallon) of water. Important Use, Care & Storage Tips ...... 10-11 With a PA PURE™ Electrolytic Water Purifier, all you need to make your water safe to drink is common salt and sunlight. PA PURE™ is the smallest and most cost Troubleshooting effective water purification device available – Pure & Simple. Problems & Solutions ...... 12 For a fast & simple video demonstration of how to operate your PA PURE™ device, Frequently Asked Questions ...... 13-17 use your smart phone to scan the QR Code below or go to www.potableaqua.com Technical Specifications Product Specifications ...... 17 *Volumes are based on a standard single dose in align- ment with the EPA Guide Standard & Protocol for Testing Product Support Microbiological Water Purifiers. Treating for protozoan USA Product Limited Warranty /Exclusions...... 18-21 cysts may require dosing in excess of the standard, and may reduce the total volume of water that can be treated ® Patent Protected H2gO Technology ...... 21 on one battery charge. Contact Us ...... 21

Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS PA PURE™ DEVICE OVERVIEW PA PURE™ At A Glance The Potable Aqua™ PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier is a miniature electrolytic PA PURE™ Device Overview ...... 1 generator that uses patented technology to convert common salt, a few drops of What Comes with the PA PURE™ Device ...... 2 water, and power from a rechargeable battery into a powerful mixed oxidant Getting to Know the PA PURE™ Device...... 3 disinfectant capable of purifying even the dirtiest water. PA PURE™ is pro- Device Panel Icons ...... 4 grammed to treat water volumes ranging from 1 liter (1 quart) up to 20 liters (5+ gallons). When treating larger volumes of water, the disinfectant made will Important Safety Information be more concentrated, requiring a slightly longer reaction time in the device Warnings & Precautionary Statements ...... 5 (about 20 seconds for 1 liter up to a maximum of 6½ minutes for 20 liters). First Aid Instructions...... 5 The mixed oxidant disinfectant generated by PA PURE™ is capable of inactivating even the most difficult to kill microbiological contaminants. The wait time required Operating Instructions before drinking treated water depends on the microorganism of concern: bacteria, Step 1: Making Brine Solution ...... 6 viruses and Giardia, require a 30-minute wait before drinking, while Cryptosporid- Step 2: Adding Brine Solution to Device ...... 6 ium needs 4-hours to safely inactivate. These times are based on testing in the Step 3: Selecting Treatment Volume ...... 7 worst possible water, “EPA Type II challenge water”, that carries a high organic Step 4: Making Disinfectant ...... 7 load, has a high pH and low temperature, and is highly turbid (visibly very cloudy Step 5: Dosing Water with Disinfectant ...... 8 or dirty) – presenting the most difficult conditions for disinfectants. Step 6: Determining Next Steps...... 8 ™ Step 7: Disinfecting Container Lid ...... 8 The PA PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier can be recharged more than 500 times Step 8: Wait Before Drinking ...... 8 via the on-board micro USB port. Each full battery charge will generate enough 10-Minute Chlorine Check ...... 9 disinfectant to treat about 150 liters* (40 gallons) of water. The device also incorporates a small on-board solar panel that can add enough energy to the Caring for PA PURE™ battery in one hour to treat 2 liters* (½ gallon) of water. Important Use, Care & Storage Tips ...... 10-11 With a PA PURE™ Electrolytic Water Purifier, all you need to make your water safe to drink is common salt and sunlight. PA PURE™ is the smallest and most cost Troubleshooting effective water purification device available – Pure & Simple. Problems & Solutions ...... 12 For a fast & simple video demonstration of how to operate your PA PURE™ device, Frequently Asked Questions ...... 13-17 use your smart phone to scan the QR Code below or go to www.potableaqua.com Technical Specifications Product Specifications ...... 17 *Volumes are based on a standard single dose in align- ment with the EPA Guide Standard & Protocol for Testing Product Support Microbiological Water Purifiers. Treating for protozoan USA Product Limited Warranty /Exclusions...... 18-21 cysts may require dosing in excess of the standard, and may reduce the total volume of water that can be treated ® Patent Protected H2gO Technology ...... 21 on one battery charge. Contact Us ...... 21

Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL WHAT COMES WITH THE PA PURE™ DEVICE? GETTING TO KNOW THE PA PURE™ DEVICE The following accessories are included with your Potable Aqua™ PURE device: FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

Instruction Manual LANYARD Use to access the most complete information about your PA PURE™ device, RUBBER PLUG OPENING including detailed instructions for use, safety and precautionary statements, trouble shooting guide, product specifications, answers to common questions, etc.

REACTION Quick Start Guide CHAMBER Use to quickly access safety information and abbreviated instructions for use LOW SALT/ METAL OBJECT USB Power Adapter INDICATOR Use to charge the integrated battery WATER CHARGING STATUS SOLAR VOLUME INDICATOR PANEL SELECTOR USB Cable LOW BATTERY Use to connect the PA PURE™ device to the USB INDICATOR power adapter or to your computer

ACTIVATION Brine Bottle BUTTON Use to prepare brine (salt+water) solution FLASHLIGHT POSITION INDICATOR 25 Test Strips Use to check for chlorine residual TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

Travel Bag USB PLUG USB PORT FLASHLIGHT Use to store PA PURE™ device and accessories

Lanyard Loop through PA PURE’s lanyard opening so that the device may be carried more easily or worn on the wrist if desired

SALT RESERVOIRS LOT NUMBER WITH SALT PLUGS

2 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL WHAT COMES WITH THE PA PURE™ DEVICE? GETTING TO KNOW THE PA PURE™ DEVICE The following accessories are included with your Potable Aqua™ PURE device: FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

Instruction Manual LANYARD Use to access the most complete information about your PA PURE™ device, RUBBER PLUG OPENING including detailed instructions for use, safety and precautionary statements, trouble shooting guide, product specifications, answers to common questions, etc.

REACTION Quick Start Guide CHAMBER Use to quickly access safety information and abbreviated instructions for use LOW SALT/ METAL OBJECT USB Power Adapter INDICATOR Use to charge the integrated battery WATER CHARGING STATUS SOLAR VOLUME INDICATOR PANEL SELECTOR USB Cable LOW BATTERY Use to connect the PA PURE™ device to the USB INDICATOR power adapter or to your computer

ACTIVATION Brine Bottle BUTTON Use to prepare brine (salt+water) solution FLASHLIGHT POSITION INDICATOR 25 Test Strips Use to check for chlorine residual TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

Travel Bag USB PLUG USB PORT FLASHLIGHT Use to store PA PURE™ device and accessories

Lanyard Loop through PA PURE’s lanyard opening so that the device may be carried more easily or worn on the wrist if desired

SALT RESERVOIRS LOT NUMBER WITH SALT PLUGS

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These icons are used to operate and provide information about your PA Read this complete Instruction Manual and all information PURE™ Electrolytic Water Purifier device. on the PA PURE™ Quick Start Guide before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious illness caused by drinking improperly treated water, or injury caused by improper handling of the device or disinfectant. Store the Quick Start Guide with the device in the PA PURE™ Travel Bag and have this Instruction Manual readily accessible when using the device. The Potable Aqua PURE™ device is not intended for use on a continuous basis. For short term or emergency use only. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS This product makes a disinfectant solution containing oxidizing chemical com- pounds generated electrochemically from salt water (sodium solution). The disinfectant made by this device can irritate your eyes and skin, and clothing. Position the device at least 12 inches away from your face and clothing during use. Do not touch your eyes while using the device. Rinse the device and your hands after each use. Do not ingest the undiluted disinfectant solution. Do not mix disinfectant with ammonia or acids, such as vinegar, or other household chemicals, as this can release hazardous gases. See FIRST AID instructions below. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS The disinfectant made by this device is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Keep away from combustible, organic, or other readily oxidizable materials. This product contains a battery. Battery may explode or leak if disassembled, short-circuited, overcharged, discharged too low, or disposed of in a fire.

FIRST AID IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin thoroughly with water. IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slow- ly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, and then continue rinsing eyes. Call a Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) or doctor for treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything to an unconscious person. WHEN CALLING A POISON CONTROL CENTER OR DOCTOR: Have this Quick Start Guide or the Instruction Manual with you. When used as instructed, the disinfectant made by this device contains 0.1%- 2% sodium .

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These icons are used to operate and provide information about your PA Read this complete Instruction Manual and all information PURE™ Electrolytic Water Purifier device. on the PA PURE™ Quick Start Guide before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious illness caused by drinking improperly treated water, or injury caused by improper handling of the device or disinfectant. Store the Quick Start Guide with the device in the PA PURE™ Travel Bag and have this Instruction Manual readily accessible when using the device. The Potable Aqua PURE™ device is not intended for use on a continuous basis. For short term or emergency use only. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS This product makes a disinfectant solution containing oxidizing chemical com- pounds generated electrochemically from salt water ( solution). The disinfectant made by this device can irritate your eyes and skin, and bleach clothing. Position the device at least 12 inches away from your face and clothing during use. Do not touch your eyes while using the device. Rinse the device and your hands after each use. Do not ingest the undiluted disinfectant solution. Do not mix disinfectant with ammonia or acids, such as vinegar, or other household chemicals, as this can release hazardous gases. See FIRST AID instructions below. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS The disinfectant made by this device is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Keep away from combustible, organic, or other readily oxidizable materials. This product contains a battery. Battery may explode or leak if disassembled, short-circuited, overcharged, discharged too low, or disposed of in a fire.

FIRST AID IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin thoroughly with water. IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slow- ly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, and then continue rinsing eyes. Call a Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) or doctor for treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything to an unconscious person. WHEN CALLING A POISON CONTROL CENTER OR DOCTOR: Have this Quick Start Guide or the Instruction Manual with you. When used as instructed, the disinfectant made by this device contains 0.1%- 2% .

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For a fast & simple video demonstration of how to operate your  SELECT AMOUNT OF WATER TO BE TREATED PA PURE™ Electrolytic Water Purifier device, use your smart phone to scan this QR Code or go to www.potableaqua.com WARNING Choose the cleanest water available. Do not treat seawater. The PA PURE™ device does not make drinkable water out of salty or brackish water. SEE HOW IT WORKS! Avoid water sources with high levels of chemical contamination such as mine tailing ponds and sources near large agricultural operations. Potable Aqua™ PURE Water Purifier does not effectively reduce heavy metals or high levels of q MAKE BRINE SOLUTION chemical contamination. (SALT+WATER) • Confirm how manyliters of water are in your container • Locate the top of the device • Press orange activation button (about ½ second) to select a water volume • Open one of the two blue plugs labeled “SALT” (1L to 20L) – this may require pressing button multiple times until green light selects correct volume • Fill reservoir with salt, DO NOT over fill (figure 1a) • Empty salt from reservoir into brine bottle (figure1b) Also see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION 9 (page 14) • Fill brine bottle to neck with water (any water may be used, even the water being treated) r MAKE DISINFECTANT • Apply cap and shake until salt is fully dissolved WARNING Do not touch your eyes while using the device. PA PURE™ cre- Also see IMPORTANT USE TIPS (page 10) and ates a chemical mixed oxidant solution like chlorine bleach that can damage FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1-8 (page 13) your eyes, irritate skin and permanently stain clothing. Keep at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from your face and clothing during this step and while pouring oxidant into your water container. Thoroughly rinse your PA PURE™ device and w ADD BRINE SOLUTION TO DEVICE hands after use. (See First Aid instructions on page 5) DO NOT allow blue PA PURE plug to contact brine DO NOT allow blue PA PURE plug to contact or cover reaction chamber solution or cover reaction chamber while making while disinfectant is being made. WAIT until water volume light turns off disinfectant. DO NOT pick-up or move device while and bubbling has stopped before adding disinfectant to water container. performing Steps w-r. Allow device to remain still, front side up on flat surface with blue plug open. • Press and hold orange activation button (about 2 • Remove blue plug labeled “PA PURE” from reaction seconds) until green light flashes twice and solution chamber starts to bubble (figure 4a),DO NOT allow blue • Stretch plug over top of device and secure in open plug to contact solution or cover reaction chamber position, DO NOT allow blue plug to contact or • When the green volume light turns off and bubbling cover brine solution (figure 2a) stops (20 sec. up to 3 min.), the process is com- • Lay the device on a flat surface and dispense brine plete and one disinfectant dose is ready for use solution (about 50 drops) into reaction chamber, do not over fill (figure 2b) • If treating 20L of water, the 20L light will begin blinking and continue to blink until more disinfectant is started (see Step t) Also see IMPORTANT USE TIPS (page 10) and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5-8 (page 13) Also see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 10-13 (page 14)

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For a fast & simple video demonstration of how to operate your  SELECT AMOUNT OF WATER TO BE TREATED PA PURE™ Electrolytic Water Purifier device, use your smart phone to scan this QR Code or go to www.potableaqua.com WARNING Choose the cleanest water available. Do not treat seawater. The PA PURE™ device does not make drinkable water out of salty or brackish water. SEE HOW IT WORKS! Avoid water sources with high levels of chemical contamination such as mine tailing ponds and sources near large agricultural operations. Potable Aqua™ PURE Water Purifier does not effectively reduce heavy metals or high levels of q MAKE BRINE SOLUTION chemical contamination. (SALT+WATER) • Confirm how manyliters of water are in your container • Locate the top of the device • Press orange activation button (about ½ second) to select a water volume • Open one of the two blue plugs labeled “SALT” (1L to 20L) – this may require pressing button multiple times until green light selects correct volume • Fill reservoir with salt, DO NOT over fill (figure 1a) • Empty salt from reservoir into brine bottle (figure1b) Also see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION 9 (page 14) • Fill brine bottle to neck with water (any water may be used, even the water being treated) r MAKE DISINFECTANT • Apply cap and shake until salt is fully dissolved WARNING Do not touch your eyes while using the device. PA PURE™ cre- Also see IMPORTANT USE TIPS (page 10) and ates a chemical mixed oxidant solution like chlorine bleach that can damage FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1-8 (page 13) your eyes, irritate skin and permanently stain clothing. Keep at least 12 inches (30 cm) away from your face and clothing during this step and while pouring oxidant into your water container. Thoroughly rinse your PA PURE™ device and w ADD BRINE SOLUTION TO DEVICE hands after use. (See First Aid instructions on page 5) DO NOT allow blue PA PURE plug to contact brine DO NOT allow blue PA PURE plug to contact or cover reaction chamber solution or cover reaction chamber while making while disinfectant is being made. WAIT until water volume light turns off disinfectant. DO NOT pick-up or move device while and bubbling has stopped before adding disinfectant to water container. performing Steps w-r. Allow device to remain still, front side up on flat surface with blue plug open. • Press and hold orange activation button (about 2 • Remove blue plug labeled “PA PURE” from reaction seconds) until green light flashes twice and solution chamber starts to bubble (figure 4a),DO NOT allow blue • Stretch plug over top of device and secure in open plug to contact solution or cover reaction chamber position, DO NOT allow blue plug to contact or • When the green volume light turns off and bubbling cover brine solution (figure 2a) stops (20 sec. up to 3 min.), the process is com- • Lay the device on a flat surface and dispense brine plete and one disinfectant dose is ready for use solution (about 50 drops) into reaction chamber, do not over fill (figure 2b) • If treating 20L of water, the 20L light will begin blinking and continue to blink until more disinfectant is started (see Step t) Also see IMPORTANT USE TIPS (page 10) and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5-8 (page 13) Also see FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 10-13 (page 14)

6 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL t DOSE WATER WITH DISINFECTANT 10-MINUTE CHLORINE CHECK • Pour disinfectant into untreated water (figure5a ), ta Check your water for chlorine residual and complete treatment this is one standard dose according to Steps o-1$ below ONLY IF you are treating for Crypto- • If treating 20L of water, a second dose will be sporidium or you suspect Giardia and your water looks cloudy/dirty needed. Immediately repeat Steps w-r and add 2nd dose of disinfectant to container o POUR TREATED WATER INTO • Attach lid to container and shake well CONTAINER LID y DETERMINE NEXT STEPS • 10-minutes after dosing your water with a. Do you suspect Cryptosporidium* in your water? disinfectant, fill container lid with your treated water NO  Continue to yb 1) REMOVE TEST STRIP FROM VIAL o YES  Jump to Step o • Locate PA PURE™ Test Strips and remove one test b. Does your water appear cloudy/dirty? strip from vial NO  Jump to Step u 1! DIP IN WATER FOR 10 SECONDS YES  Continue to yc ua • Put test pad, located at end of test strip, into c. Do you suspect Giardia* in your water? water in container lid and move back-and-forth NO  Continue to Step u for 10 seconds 1! YES  Jump to Step o 1@ COMPARE TO COLOR CHART u DISINFECT LID AND CONTAINER • Remove from water and immediately compare test THREADS pad to Color Chart on test strip vial. If test pad color is: ub  • Remove lid from container a. TOO LOW Chlorine level is NOT OK  Repeat w-y until color is OK • Pour small amount of water-disinfectant mixture into lid, wetting screw 1@ threads (figure 7a) b. OK/OK+  Chlorine level is OK • Tightly reattach lid to moisten the container threads, some liquid will spill  Continue to Step 1# down sides (figure 7b) 1# DISINFECT CONTAINER THREADS i WAIT 30 MINUTES BEFORE DRINKING • Pour small amount of treated water into lid then lightly reattach lid to container. Some liquid will spill down sides. You must wait 30 minutes to ensure inactivation of bacteria, viruses and giardia. 1$ WAIT BEFORE DRINKING *Pre-filtering your water with a cyst removal filterabsolute ( pore size of 1 micron or smaller) before treating removes Cryptosporidium and Giardia, eliminating the need to test for chlorine a. For Giardia  wait 30 minutes before drinking residual as instructed in Steps o-1@, and ensuring a wait time of only 30 minutes. Go directly b. For Cryptosporidium  wait 4 hours before drinking to Step u if you have pre-filtered your water with a cyst removal filter.

8 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL t DOSE WATER WITH DISINFECTANT 10-MINUTE CHLORINE CHECK • Pour disinfectant into untreated water (figure5a ), ta Check your water for chlorine residual and complete treatment this is one standard dose according to Steps o-1$ below ONLY IF you are treating for Crypto- • If treating 20L of water, a second dose will be sporidium or you suspect Giardia and your water looks cloudy/dirty needed. Immediately repeat Steps w-r and add 2nd dose of disinfectant to container o POUR TREATED WATER INTO • Attach lid to container and shake well CONTAINER LID y DETERMINE NEXT STEPS • 10-minutes after dosing your water with a. Do you suspect Cryptosporidium* in your water? disinfectant, fill container lid with your treated water NO  Continue to yb 1) REMOVE TEST STRIP FROM VIAL o YES  Jump to Step o • Locate PA PURE™ Test Strips and remove one test b. Does your water appear cloudy/dirty? strip from vial NO  Jump to Step u 1! DIP IN WATER FOR 10 SECONDS YES  Continue to yc ua • Put test pad, located at end of test strip, into c. Do you suspect Giardia* in your water? water in container lid and move back-and-forth NO  Continue to Step u for 10 seconds 1! YES  Jump to Step o 1@ COMPARE TO COLOR CHART u DISINFECT LID AND CONTAINER • Remove from water and immediately compare test THREADS pad to Color Chart on test strip vial. If test pad color is: ub  • Remove lid from container a. TOO LOW Chlorine level is NOT OK  Repeat w-y until color is OK • Pour small amount of water-disinfectant mixture into lid, wetting screw 1@ threads (figure 7a) b. OK/OK+  Chlorine level is OK • Tightly reattach lid to moisten the container threads, some liquid will spill  Continue to Step 1# down sides (figure 7b) 1# DISINFECT CONTAINER THREADS i WAIT 30 MINUTES BEFORE DRINKING • Pour small amount of treated water into lid then lightly reattach lid to container. Some liquid will spill down sides. You must wait 30 minutes to ensure inactivation of bacteria, viruses and giardia. 1$ WAIT BEFORE DRINKING *Pre-filtering your water with a cyst removal filterabsolute ( pore size of 1 micron or smaller) before treating removes Cryptosporidium and Giardia, eliminating the need to test for chlorine a. For Giardia  wait 30 minutes before drinking residual as instructed in Steps o-1@, and ensuring a wait time of only 30 minutes. Go directly b. For Cryptosporidium  wait 4 hours before drinking to Step u if you have pre-filtered your water with a cyst removal filter.

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Component Tip/Recommendation Component Tip/Recommendation PA PURE™ Device Battery Use and Care • Position at least 12” inches away from face and clothing during use First Use • Before using device for the first time, charge until green Charging • Do not touch eyes while using device Status Indicator light turns off, indicating battery is fully charged • Thoroughly rinse device and hands after each use Storage • Batteries can discharge over time if not used, but PA PURE™ device is Storage • Store in cool, dry place between -4°F to 140°F / -20°C to 60°C designed to prevent complete discharge from occurring • Rinse and dry inside of reaction chamber before long-term storage • If stored in dark or where solar panel does not get sunlight, partially recharge device every 6 months Integrated Flashlight • For long-term storage, it is better if the battery is ½ charged instead Turn On • Press and hold the orange activation button about 3 seconds to turn on of fully charged • All other device lights must be off before flashlight will turn on Temperature • In extreme low temperatures, battery will provide less power Turn Off • Press orange activation to turn flashlight off • If Low Battery Indicator lights up due to cold temperature, warm • If not turned off, flashlight automatically goes out after about 15 min device using body heat

Brine Solution Lifetime • Battery has maximum use life of up to 10 years, after which the device must be replaced Brine Bottle • Solution made in bottle according to Step w can generate up to 10 • End-of-life is indicated by continued inability to hold charge for any doses of disinfectant length of time • If brine bottle is unavailable or there is not enough salt to make a full • Functionality can be optimized by partially (about 50%) charging every bottle of brine solution, you may mix brine solution directly in 6 months reaction chamber of the device – see Question 6 on page 13 Treated Water Salt • Food grade salt is recommended, but if not available any sodium chloride salt can be used Cloudy/Dirty • When collecting water to treat, choose cleanest looking water available • Be sure salt is fully dissolved before using or brine concentration • If dirty looking water is unavoidable, it’s beneficial to remove may be too low particulate matter before treating with cloth, paper towel, clothing • Store extra salt in Salt Reservoirs, ensuring Salt Plugs are secured item, coffee filter or similar filter material tightly, with additional salt stored in sealed container protected Temperature • Do not treat water containing ice – ice can protect microbes and from moisture treatment may not be effective • Each salt reservoir holds approximately ¾ teaspoon of salt PA PURE™ Chlorine Test Strips Water • Clean water is recommended to make brine solution, but if not available any water can be used Use and Care • Used to test for chlorine residual as directed in Steps o-1@ ONLY if Temperature • Do not use brine solution below its freezing temperature of Cryptosporidium, or Giardia in cloudy/dirty looking water, is suspected about 15°F/-9°C • Store in cool place with test strips in original vial, closed and tightly sealed • Do not remove desiccant packet from vial • See test strip vial for expiration date • Do not use past expiration date printed on vial label – see Question 15 on page 14

10 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT USE, CARE & STORAGE TIPS IMPORTANT USE, CARE & STORAGE TIPS

Component Tip/Recommendation Component Tip/Recommendation PA PURE™ Device Battery Use and Care • Position at least 12” inches away from face and clothing during use First Use • Before using device for the first time, charge until green Charging • Do not touch eyes while using device Status Indicator light turns off, indicating battery is fully charged • Thoroughly rinse device and hands after each use Storage • Batteries can discharge over time if not used, but PA PURE™ device is Storage • Store in cool, dry place between -4°F to 140°F / -20°C to 60°C designed to prevent complete discharge from occurring • Rinse and dry inside of reaction chamber before long-term storage • If stored in dark or where solar panel does not get sunlight, partially recharge device every 6 months Integrated Flashlight • For long-term storage, it is better if the battery is ½ charged instead Turn On • Press and hold the orange activation button about 3 seconds to turn on of fully charged • All other device lights must be off before flashlight will turn on Temperature • In extreme low temperatures, battery will provide less power Turn Off • Press orange activation to turn flashlight off • If Low Battery Indicator lights up due to cold temperature, warm • If not turned off, flashlight automatically goes out after about 15 min device using body heat

Brine Solution Lifetime • Battery has maximum use life of up to 10 years, after which the device must be replaced Brine Bottle • Solution made in bottle according to Step w can generate up to 10 • End-of-life is indicated by continued inability to hold charge for any doses of disinfectant length of time • If brine bottle is unavailable or there is not enough salt to make a full • Functionality can be optimized by partially (about 50%) charging every bottle of brine solution, you may mix brine solution directly in 6 months reaction chamber of the device – see Question 6 on page 13 Treated Water Salt • Food grade salt is recommended, but if not available any sodium chloride salt can be used Cloudy/Dirty • When collecting water to treat, choose cleanest looking water available • Be sure salt is fully dissolved before using or brine concentration • If dirty looking water is unavoidable, it’s beneficial to remove may be too low particulate matter before treating with cloth, paper towel, clothing • Store extra salt in Salt Reservoirs, ensuring Salt Plugs are secured item, coffee filter or similar filter material tightly, with additional salt stored in sealed container protected Temperature • Do not treat water containing ice – ice can protect microbes and from moisture treatment may not be effective • Each salt reservoir holds approximately ¾ teaspoon of salt PA PURE™ Chlorine Test Strips Water • Clean water is recommended to make brine solution, but if not available any water can be used Use and Care • Used to test for chlorine residual as directed in Steps o-1@ ONLY if Temperature • Do not use brine solution below its freezing temperature of Cryptosporidium, or Giardia in cloudy/dirty looking water, is suspected about 15°F/-9°C • Store in cool place with test strips in original vial, closed and tightly sealed • Do not remove desiccant packet from vial • See test strip vial for expiration date • Do not use past expiration date printed on vial label – see Question 15 on page 14

10 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Salt and Brine Solution PROBLEM MEANING CAUSE SOLUTION Not enough salt to 1. Salt concentration 1. Increase salt concentration by 1. What type of salt can I use? activate the device too low, or either replacing with new brine Food grade salt is recommended since it dissolves rapidly and is easy to add or complete cycle solution made according to to the brine bottle. However, if food grade is unavailable any type of sodium Solid Light 2. Brine level too low Stepq or adding a pinch of salt chloride salt can be used (e.g., granular salt, rock salt, etc.). in reaction chamber to reaction chamber 2. Fill reaction chamber to brim 2. How much salt is held in each salt reservoir? with brine solution according to One reservoir, filled to just below the top (so that the salt plug can be securely Stepw closed), holds approximately 4 ml or a rounded ¾ teaspoon of salt. There is an Metal object is lodged Check the reaction chamber for 3. How much salt do I add to the brine bottle? electrical short in the reaction chamber foreign metal and remove Blinking Light Add one reservoir of salt (about 4 ml or a rounded ¾ teaspoon) to the brine bottle to make one bottle of brine solution. Battery is not 1. Battery is fully 1. Remove USB cable, charge actively charging charged, or complete 4. What if I don’t mix the brine solution exactly right and the concentration 2. Loose USB 2. Adjust USB cable for firm is incorrect? Does Not Light connection, or connection When Trying Some variation in concentration of the brine solution is OK – exactness is not 3. Insufficient sunlight 3. Ensure solar panel is in full ™ To Charge required. That said, if your brine concentration is so low that PA PURE can’t to solar panel, or sunlight (NOTE – Charging make disinfectant strong enough to purify your water, the LOW SALT icon 4. Battery has Status Indicator lights more exceeded lifetime dimly during solar charge) will light and you will be required to correct the problem (See Problems & charge capacity 4. Replace PA PURE™ device Solutions Table on page 12) before activating the device. 5. What type of water can I use to mix the brine solution? Battery power is 1. Battery has been 1. Recharge battery (NOTE– If Any water, including the water that is to be treated, may be used to mix the too low discharged, or indicator lights while making brine solution. It is recommended to use the cleanest water you can find, but 2. Battery is cold disinfectant, empty reaction Solid Light chamber and recharge before you do not need to bring any special water from home. restarting the process) 2. Warm battery with body heat 6. What should I do if I lose my brine bottle? If you lose the brine bottle included with PA PURE™, you may use another ™ Battery No Battery has reached Battery has limited Must replace PA PURE device, 1-ounce bottle with cap to mix a brine solution as directed in Step . Alterna- end of life functional life span up battery is not replaceable q Longer tively, you can make brine solution directly in the reaction chamber of the Holds Charge to 10 years or 500 th charges device by adding a pinch of salt (1/16 teaspoon) to the chamber, filling the chamber with water, then covering the chamber with your thumb or finger and White Non-harmful Device was not Thoroughly rinse the device in shaking thoroughly to dissolve the salt. Substance sodium chloride thoroughly rinsed after and around reaction chamber Around (salt) residue from use prior to storage after each use and dry reaction 7. How much disinfectant can be made from one full brine bottle? Reaction previous use chamber before long-term storage When made according to Step , the brine bottle holds 1 ounce of brine Chamber q solution or enough to make 10 doses of disinfectant. Can’t Close Not enough room to Salt fill level is Gently shake a small amount of Salt Plugs attach salt plug into too high salt out of the reservoir until the 8. How much brine solution do I add to the device? After Filling reservoir salt plug can be securely The volume of brine solution required to fill the reaction chamber is 2.5 ml, or Salt Reservoir reattached and snapped into about 50 drops from the brine bottle. place

12 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Salt and Brine Solution PROBLEM MEANING CAUSE SOLUTION Not enough salt to 1. Salt concentration 1. Increase salt concentration by 1. What type of salt can I use? activate the device too low, or either replacing with new brine Food grade salt is recommended since it dissolves rapidly and is easy to add or complete cycle solution made according to to the brine bottle. However, if food grade is unavailable any type of sodium Solid Light 2. Brine level too low Stepq or adding a pinch of salt chloride salt can be used (e.g., granular salt, rock salt, etc.). in reaction chamber to reaction chamber 2. Fill reaction chamber to brim 2. How much salt is held in each salt reservoir? with brine solution according to One reservoir, filled to just below the top (so that the salt plug can be securely Stepw closed), holds approximately 4 ml or a rounded ¾ teaspoon of salt. There is an Metal object is lodged Check the reaction chamber for 3. How much salt do I add to the brine bottle? electrical short in the reaction chamber foreign metal and remove Blinking Light Add one reservoir of salt (about 4 ml or a rounded ¾ teaspoon) to the brine bottle to make one bottle of brine solution. Battery is not 1. Battery is fully 1. Remove USB cable, charge actively charging charged, or complete 4. What if I don’t mix the brine solution exactly right and the concentration 2. Loose USB 2. Adjust USB cable for firm is incorrect? Does Not Light connection, or connection When Trying Some variation in concentration of the brine solution is OK – exactness is not 3. Insufficient sunlight 3. Ensure solar panel is in full ™ To Charge required. That said, if your brine concentration is so low that PA PURE can’t to solar panel, or sunlight (NOTE – Charging make disinfectant strong enough to purify your water, the LOW SALT icon 4. Battery has Status Indicator lights more exceeded lifetime dimly during solar charge) will light and you will be required to correct the problem (See Problems & charge capacity 4. Replace PA PURE™ device Solutions Table on page 12) before activating the device. 5. What type of water can I use to mix the brine solution? Battery power is 1. Battery has been 1. Recharge battery (NOTE– If Any water, including the water that is to be treated, may be used to mix the too low discharged, or indicator lights while making brine solution. It is recommended to use the cleanest water you can find, but 2. Battery is cold disinfectant, empty reaction Solid Light chamber and recharge before you do not need to bring any special water from home. restarting the process) 2. Warm battery with body heat 6. What should I do if I lose my brine bottle? If you lose the brine bottle included with PA PURE™, you may use another ™ Battery No Battery has reached Battery has limited Must replace PA PURE device, 1-ounce bottle with cap to mix a brine solution as directed in Step . Alterna- end of life functional life span up battery is not replaceable q Longer tively, you can make brine solution directly in the reaction chamber of the Holds Charge to 10 years or 500 th charges device by adding a pinch of salt (1/16 teaspoon) to the chamber, filling the chamber with water, then covering the chamber with your thumb or finger and White Non-harmful Device was not Thoroughly rinse the device in shaking thoroughly to dissolve the salt. Substance sodium chloride thoroughly rinsed after and around reaction chamber Around (salt) residue from use prior to storage after each use and dry reaction 7. How much disinfectant can be made from one full brine bottle? Reaction previous use chamber before long-term storage When made according to Step , the brine bottle holds 1 ounce of brine Chamber q solution or enough to make 10 doses of disinfectant. Can’t Close Not enough room to Salt fill level is Gently shake a small amount of Salt Plugs attach salt plug into too high salt out of the reservoir until the 8. How much brine solution do I add to the device? After Filling reservoir salt plug can be securely The volume of brine solution required to fill the reaction chamber is 2.5 ml, or Salt Reservoir reattached and snapped into about 50 drops from the brine bottle. place

12 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Using the PA PURE™ Device 16. I’d rather buy more test strips than add an 8X larger disinfectant dose to my water – can I purchase more PA PURE™ test strips? 9. I am using a ½ gallon container, how many liters is that? Yes, go to www.potableaqua.com for information about how to purchase One half gallon of water (2 quarts) is equivalent to about 2 liters. more PA PURE™ Chlorine Test Strips. 32 oz. = 1 quart = 1 liter 17. I am concerned about Giardia in my water, but not sure if I’m supposed 64 oz. = 2 quarts = 2 liters to use the PA PURE test strips or not – what should I do? 1 3 gallons = 53 quarts = 5 liters The mixed oxidant disinfectant made by PA PURE™ does effectively inacti- 10. Should I cover the reaction chamber with the blue PA PURE™ rubber plug vate Giardia in just 30 minutes. However, if your water has a cloudy or dirty while disinfectant is being made? look to it, you must confirm it has sufficient chlorine residual as directed in No, do not allow the plug to cover the chamber while disinfectant is being made. Steps o-1@, and this requires use of PA PURE™ Test Strips. See the table below for a summary of treatment and wait times requirements. 11. Can I move or hold the device while disinfectant is being made? No, the device should remain stationary, front side up on a flat surface with blue PA PURE™ Treatment & Wait Time Summary Table plug open while disinfectant is being made. Water Looks 12. How long does it take for PA PURE™ to make disinfectant? Microorganism Clear or Cloudy? Treatment Steps Wait Time ™ PA PURE generates a more concentrated disinfectant for larger water volumes. Bacteria & Either Stepsw-t Steps u-i Making more concentrated disinfectant takes more time, so the device cycles longer for larger water volumes (20 seconds for 1L up to about 3 minutes for 10L). Clean/Clear Stepsw-t Steps u-i 30 min Giardia Cloudy/Dirty Stepsw-t Steps o-1$ 13. Why does the 20L icon start blinking after making one disinfectant dose? When treating 20L of water, disinfectant dosing requirements are doubled. The 20L Cryptosporidium Either Stepsw-t Steps o-1$ 4 hours icon starts blinking after making the 1st dose to indicate a 2nd disinfectant dose ™ must be made. After adding the first dose to your water, immediately repeat Steps About the Disinfectant Made by PA PURE Device w-t, then add the 2nd dose of disinfectant to your container. 18. What is the concentration of one disinfectant dose? 14. I don’t know if my water contains Cryptosporidium, what should I do? When used as instructed, the concentration of one disinfectant dose, after If you’re uncertain about the presence of Cryptosporidium in your water and have added to the water being treated, is 5 mg/L FAC (Free Available Chlorine). not pre-filtered with a cyst removal filter (absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller), 19. What is “residual disinfectant” and why does it matter? it is recommended you treat your water as if Cryptosporidium is present. Unlike physical treatment methods (i.e. filters or disinfection), purifi- 15. My test strips are expired (or unavailable) and although my water looks cation with mixed oxidants leaves a trace amount of disinfectant in the water clean/clear, I’m still worried about Cryptosporidium – what should I do? container. This little bit of disinfectant provides extended protection that helps If you haven’t pre-filtered your water with a cyst removal filter and don’t have usable to prevent the formation of biogrowth/slime in the water storage container. test strips to check for chlorine residual, you must increase the disinfectant dose by 20. How will water taste after treatment by PA PURE™? a factor of 8X to ensure inactivation of suspected cryptosporidium (i.e., dose your Treated water will contain chlorine residual to help protect it from recon- water as if the volume were 8 times larger). For example, to treat 1L of water susect- tamination and that residual may impart a chlorine taste. The ability to taste ed of crypto with no test strips, you need to dose your 1L as if it were 8L, adding 4 this residual provides verification that you have extended protection of your disinfectant doses, each made for a 2L volume, to your water. (i.e., repeating Steps treated water. w-t four times, selecting 2L each time)

14 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Using the PA PURE™ Device 16. I’d rather buy more test strips than add an 8X larger disinfectant dose to my water – can I purchase more PA PURE™ test strips? 9. I am using a ½ gallon container, how many liters is that? Yes, go to www.potableaqua.com for information about how to purchase One half gallon of water (2 quarts) is equivalent to about 2 liters. more PA PURE™ Chlorine Test Strips. 32 oz. = 1 quart = 1 liter 17. I am concerned about Giardia in my water, but not sure if I’m supposed 64 oz. = 2 quarts = 2 liters to use the PA PURE test strips or not – what should I do? 1 3 gallons = 53 quarts = 5 liters The mixed oxidant disinfectant made by PA PURE™ does effectively inacti- 10. Should I cover the reaction chamber with the blue PA PURE™ rubber plug vate Giardia in just 30 minutes. However, if your water has a cloudy or dirty while disinfectant is being made? look to it, you must confirm it has sufficient chlorine residual as directed in No, do not allow the plug to cover the chamber while disinfectant is being made. Steps o-1@, and this requires use of PA PURE™ Test Strips. See the table below for a summary of treatment and wait times requirements. 11. Can I move or hold the device while disinfectant is being made? No, the device should remain stationary, front side up on a flat surface with blue PA PURE™ Treatment & Wait Time Summary Table plug open while disinfectant is being made. Water Looks 12. How long does it take for PA PURE™ to make disinfectant? Microorganism Clear or Cloudy? Treatment Steps Wait Time ™ PA PURE generates a more concentrated disinfectant for larger water volumes. Bacteria & Virus Either Stepsw-t Steps u-i Making more concentrated disinfectant takes more time, so the device cycles longer for larger water volumes (20 seconds for 1L up to about 3 minutes for 10L). Clean/Clear Stepsw-t Steps u-i 30 min Giardia Cloudy/Dirty Stepsw-t Steps o-1$ 13. Why does the 20L icon start blinking after making one disinfectant dose? When treating 20L of water, disinfectant dosing requirements are doubled. The 20L Cryptosporidium Either Stepsw-t Steps o-1$ 4 hours icon starts blinking after making the 1st dose to indicate a 2nd disinfectant dose ™ must be made. After adding the first dose to your water, immediately repeat Steps About the Disinfectant Made by PA PURE Device w-t, then add the 2nd dose of disinfectant to your container. 18. What is the concentration of one disinfectant dose? 14. I don’t know if my water contains Cryptosporidium, what should I do? When used as instructed, the concentration of one disinfectant dose, after If you’re uncertain about the presence of Cryptosporidium in your water and have added to the water being treated, is 5 mg/L FAC (Free Available Chlorine). not pre-filtered with a cyst removal filter (absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller), 19. What is “residual disinfectant” and why does it matter? it is recommended you treat your water as if Cryptosporidium is present. Unlike physical treatment methods (i.e. filters or ultraviolet disinfection), purifi- 15. My test strips are expired (or unavailable) and although my water looks cation with mixed oxidants leaves a trace amount of disinfectant in the water clean/clear, I’m still worried about Cryptosporidium – what should I do? container. This little bit of disinfectant provides extended protection that helps If you haven’t pre-filtered your water with a cyst removal filter and don’t have usable to prevent the formation of biogrowth/slime in the water storage container. test strips to check for chlorine residual, you must increase the disinfectant dose by 20. How will water taste after treatment by PA PURE™? a factor of 8X to ensure inactivation of suspected cryptosporidium (i.e., dose your Treated water will contain chlorine residual to help protect it from recon- water as if the volume were 8 times larger). For example, to treat 1L of water susect- tamination and that residual may impart a chlorine taste. The ability to taste ed of crypto with no test strips, you need to dose your 1L as if it were 8L, adding 4 this residual provides verification that you have extended protection of your disinfectant doses, each made for a 2L volume, to your water. (i.e., repeating Steps treated water. w-t four times, selecting 2L each time)

14 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT PA PURE DOES & DOESN’T DO 26. How many times can the battery be recharged? The battery can be recharged more than 500 times with the on-board micro 21. What organisms are killed by PA PURE™? USB port. PA PURE™ shelf-life can be maximized by partially charging (about The Potable Aqua PURE Electrolytic Purifier has been tested against and 50%) every 6 months. shown to meet the requirements identified in the U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over 27. What should I do if I lose the USB cable and/or power adapter that 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of when used came with my PA PURE™ device? as directed. Tests have also shown compliance with aspects of the World You can use the integrated solar charger on the back of the device to recharge Health Organization’s (WHO) Household Water Treatment Standard. For the battery. One hour of direct sunlight provides enough charge to disinfect additional details, please refer to our website at www.potableaqua.com. about 2L* of water. For a faster charge, the device uses a 5V universal USB power adapter and a “type-A to micro-b” USB cable which can be purchased 22. How do I know the water is safe to drink? at most electronics stores and online retailers. The dosage guidelines and wait times (See PA PURE™ Treatment & Wait Time Summary, page 15) are based on treating EPA’s worst case water so PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS post treatment testing is not required to demonstrate safety when using the PA PURE™ device. However, if you prefer visual confirmation of efficacy, PA PA PURE™ DEVICE ™ PURE Chlorine Test Strips may also be used to verify the presence of trace Weight 3.8 oz / 108 g residual chlorine after the required wait time. A trace residual chlorine at the Dimensions 1.2” x 1.7” x 3.7” end of the wait time ( indicated by any blue/green color at all on the test pad, no matter how faint) confirms that ample disinfectant was added to your Operating Temperature 20º to 130ºF / -6º to 54ºC water to inactivate all in the specified wait time. Water Resistant 60 feet / 18 m Maximum Altitude 60,000 feet / 18 km 23. Will PA PURE™ remove heavy metals, pesticides, or pharmaceuticals? Battery Life Rechargeable lithium polymer battery No, PA PURE™ is designed for microbiological treatment to prevent the Over 500 charges with a 10-year shelf life contraction of waterborne disease resulting from bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts, including Cholera, E. coli, Giardia, etc. Reaction Chamber Volume 0.085 oz / 2.5 mL 24. Does the PA PURE™ Purifier filter dirt? Treatment Capacity* No, however it can make the water safe to drink even if it still looks dirty. Lifetime 60,000+ Liters* Fully Charged 150+ Liters* Since most of us don’t like to drink dirty-looking water (no matter how safe 1 Hour USB Charge 35 Liters* it may be!), an easy method for dirt removal is to pre-filter the water with a 1 Hour Solar Charge 2 Liters* cloth, paper towel, coffee filter, or similar material. Microbiological Performance= MISCELLANEOUS Bacteria 6 log reduction / 99.9999% kill / 30 minutes Virus 4 log reduction / 99.99% kill / 30 minutes 25 How many liters of water will the PA PURE™ device treat? Giardia Lamblia 3 log reduction / 99.9% kill / 30 minutes ™ The Potable Aqua PURE device can be expected to treat more than 60,000 Cryptosporidium 3 log reduction / 99.9% kill / 4 hours liters* of water over its lifetime with no replacement parts. Each complete battery charge can generate enough disinfectant to treat about 150 liters* *Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with the EPA Guide Standard & (40 gallons) of water and the integrated solar panel can transform one hour of Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers. Treating for protozoa may require dosing sunlight into treatment of 2 liters* (2 gallon) of water. in excess of the standard, and may reduce the total volume of water that can be treated on one battery charge

16 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 17 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT PA PURE DOES & DOESN’T DO 26. How many times can the battery be recharged? The battery can be recharged more than 500 times with the on-board micro 21. What organisms are killed by PA PURE™? USB port. PA PURE™ shelf-life can be maximized by partially charging (about The Potable Aqua PURE Electrolytic Purifier has been tested against and 50%) every 6 months. shown to meet the requirements identified in the U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over 27. What should I do if I lose the USB cable and/or power adapter that 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of protozoa when used came with my PA PURE™ device? as directed. Tests have also shown compliance with aspects of the World You can use the integrated solar charger on the back of the device to recharge Health Organization’s (WHO) Household Water Treatment Standard. For the battery. One hour of direct sunlight provides enough charge to disinfect additional details, please refer to our website at www.potableaqua.com. about 2L* of water. For a faster charge, the device uses a 5V universal USB power adapter and a “type-A to micro-b” USB cable which can be purchased 22. How do I know the water is safe to drink? at most electronics stores and online retailers. The dosage guidelines and wait times (See PA PURE™ Treatment & Wait Time Summary, page 15) are based on treating EPA’s worst case water so PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS post treatment testing is not required to demonstrate safety when using the PA PURE™ device. However, if you prefer visual confirmation of efficacy, PA PA PURE™ DEVICE ™ PURE Chlorine Test Strips may also be used to verify the presence of trace Weight 3.8 oz / 108 g residual chlorine after the required wait time. A trace residual chlorine at the Dimensions 1.2” x 1.7” x 3.7” end of the wait time ( indicated by any blue/green color at all on the test pad, no matter how faint) confirms that ample disinfectant was added to your Operating Temperature 20º to 130ºF / -6º to 54ºC water to inactivate all microorganisms in the specified wait time. Water Resistant 60 feet / 18 m Maximum Altitude 60,000 feet / 18 km 23. Will PA PURE™ remove heavy metals, pesticides, or pharmaceuticals? Battery Life Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery No, PA PURE™ is designed for microbiological treatment to prevent the Over 500 charges with a 10-year shelf life contraction of waterborne disease resulting from bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts, including Cholera, E. coli, Giardia, etc. Reaction Chamber Volume 0.085 oz / 2.5 mL 24. Does the PA PURE™ Purifier filter dirt? Treatment Capacity* No, however it can make the water safe to drink even if it still looks dirty. Lifetime 60,000+ Liters* Fully Charged 150+ Liters* Since most of us don’t like to drink dirty-looking water (no matter how safe 1 Hour USB Charge 35 Liters* it may be!), an easy method for dirt removal is to pre-filter the water with a 1 Hour Solar Charge 2 Liters* cloth, paper towel, coffee filter, or similar material. Microbiological Performance= MISCELLANEOUS Bacteria 6 log reduction / 99.9999% kill / 30 minutes Virus 4 log reduction / 99.99% kill / 30 minutes 25 How many liters of water will the PA PURE™ device treat? Giardia Lamblia 3 log reduction / 99.9% kill / 30 minutes ™ The Potable Aqua PURE device can be expected to treat more than 60,000 Cryptosporidium 3 log reduction / 99.9% kill / 4 hours liters* of water over its lifetime with no replacement parts. Each complete battery charge can generate enough disinfectant to treat about 150 liters* *Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with the EPA Guide Standard & (40 gallons) of water and the integrated solar panel can transform one hour of Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers. Treating for protozoa may require dosing sunlight into treatment of 2 liters* (2 gallon) of water. in excess of the standard, and may reduce the total volume of water that can be treated on one battery charge

16 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 17 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL USA PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY SERVICE Your Potable Aqua™ PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier device (the “Product”) is To be eligible for service under this Limited Warranty, Owner must: warranted by Wisconsin Pharmacal Company (the “Company”) to conform to (1) present evidence of the warranty start date to the Company with valid proof the Product Specifications presented on page 17 of the Instruction Manual, and of purchase by either registering the Product online at www.potableaqua.com to be free from defect in materials or workmanship under normal use and service within 30 days of purchase (please note that online registration requires Owner for one year from the date of original purchase. The limited warranty period for to upload an image of valid proof of purchase receipt), or retaining and sending any replacement Product under this Limited Warranty shall be the remainder of copy of the original proof of purchase receipt, the original one-year warranty period. (2) report and describe the Product nonconformity or defect to the Company This Limited Warranty extends only to Products sold in the United States to by calling a Customer Service Representative at (800) 558-6614 between the the original end-user purchaser (the “Owner”) by Company or by retailers and hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at info@ distributors authorized by Company. Company’s sole obligation under this Limit- pharmacalway.com within seven days of discovering the covered defect, and ed Warranty, and Owner’s exclusive remedy, is to: (a) repair or replace, at Compa- (3) establish eligibility for service under this Limited Warranty directly with the ny’s sole discretion, free of charge, any Product that Company determines to be Company and not with a retailer or distributor of the Product. nonconforming or defective, or (b) refund the price paid for such Product. Owner’s right to such remedy under this Limited Warranty requires that any nonconforming DO NOT CONTACT A RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF THE PRODUCT FOR or defective Product be returned directly to the Company: DO NOT RETURN REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND under this Limited Warranty. Once PRODUCT TO A RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR for repair, replacement or refund eligibility for service under this Limited Warranty has been established by the under this Limited Warranty. Company reserves the right to utilize reconditioned, Company, a Return Authorization Number will be issued and detailed shipping refurbished, repaired or re-manufactured Products in the warranty repair or instructions provided. replacement process. Such repaired or replacement Products will be comparable DO NOT SHIP OR RETURN PRODUCT WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHO- in value, function and performance to an original Product and warranted for the RIZATION NUMBER. Products shipped without a Return Authorization remainder of the original warranty period. Number will not be accepted for service under this Limited Warranty and will be returned to the Owner at the Owner’s expense. EXCLUSIONS TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty does not apply to and Company offers NO WARRANTY with respect to: (a) any cosmetic defects that have no bearing on the Product’s intended function or operation; (b) any Products which have been subject to alterations in any way, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, negligence, ac- cident, improper storage or use in a manner or for purposes inconsistent with its design, labeling or intended purpose; (c) damage caused by use contrary to the Instruction Manual and any warnings from Company; (d) damage caused by extreme weather conditions; (e) damage caused by exposure to chemicals or abrasive cleaners; (f) damage caused by normal wear and tear; (g) Product accessories including, but not limited to, the USB cable and power adapter; or (h) Product that is returned to a retailer or distributor and not to the Company.

18 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL USA PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY SERVICE Your Potable Aqua™ PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier device (the “Product”) is To be eligible for service under this Limited Warranty, Owner must: warranted by Wisconsin Pharmacal Company (the “Company”) to conform to (1) present evidence of the warranty start date to the Company with valid proof the Product Specifications presented on page 17 of the Instruction Manual, and of purchase by either registering the Product online at www.potableaqua.com to be free from defect in materials or workmanship under normal use and service within 30 days of purchase (please note that online registration requires Owner for one year from the date of original purchase. The limited warranty period for to upload an image of valid proof of purchase receipt), or retaining and sending any replacement Product under this Limited Warranty shall be the remainder of copy of the original proof of purchase receipt, the original one-year warranty period. (2) report and describe the Product nonconformity or defect to the Company This Limited Warranty extends only to Products sold in the United States to by calling a Customer Service Representative at (800) 558-6614 between the the original end-user purchaser (the “Owner”) by Company or by retailers and hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at info@ distributors authorized by Company. Company’s sole obligation under this Limit- pharmacalway.com within seven days of discovering the covered defect, and ed Warranty, and Owner’s exclusive remedy, is to: (a) repair or replace, at Compa- (3) establish eligibility for service under this Limited Warranty directly with the ny’s sole discretion, free of charge, any Product that Company determines to be Company and not with a retailer or distributor of the Product. nonconforming or defective, or (b) refund the price paid for such Product. Owner’s right to such remedy under this Limited Warranty requires that any nonconforming DO NOT CONTACT A RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF THE PRODUCT FOR or defective Product be returned directly to the Company: DO NOT RETURN REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND under this Limited Warranty. Once PRODUCT TO A RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR for repair, replacement or refund eligibility for service under this Limited Warranty has been established by the under this Limited Warranty. Company reserves the right to utilize reconditioned, Company, a Return Authorization Number will be issued and detailed shipping refurbished, repaired or re-manufactured Products in the warranty repair or instructions provided. replacement process. Such repaired or replacement Products will be comparable DO NOT SHIP OR RETURN PRODUCT WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHO- in value, function and performance to an original Product and warranted for the RIZATION NUMBER. Products shipped without a Return Authorization remainder of the original warranty period. Number will not be accepted for service under this Limited Warranty and will be returned to the Owner at the Owner’s expense. EXCLUSIONS TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty does not apply to and Company offers NO WARRANTY with respect to: (a) any cosmetic defects that have no bearing on the Product’s intended function or operation; (b) any Products which have been subject to alterations in any way, improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, negligence, ac- cident, improper storage or use in a manner or for purposes inconsistent with its design, labeling or intended purpose; (c) damage caused by use contrary to the Instruction Manual and any warnings from Company; (d) damage caused by extreme weather conditions; (e) damage caused by exposure to chemicals or abrasive cleaners; (f) damage caused by normal wear and tear; (g) Product accessories including, but not limited to, the USB cable and power adapter; or (h) Product that is returned to a retailer or distributor and not to the Company.

18 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL NO OTHER WARRANTIES GENERAL PROVISIONS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS COMPANY’S SOLE WARRANTY FOR THE Any assistance Company provides to or procures for Owner outside the terms, PRODUCT AND IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty will not constitute a waiver of OR IMPLIED. COMPANY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EX- such terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such assistance extend or revive PRESS WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES this Limited Warranty. Any oral or written description of the Product is for the IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE IMPLIED sole purpose of identifying it and shall not be construed as an express warranty. WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS Whenever possible, each provision of this Limited Warranty shall be interpreted FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provi- sion is held to be prohibited or invalid, such provision shall be ineffective only to To the extent that applicable law prohibits the exclusion of implied warran ties, the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of the duration of any applicable implied warranty is limited to the period specified such provision or the other remaining provisions of this Limited Warranty. for the express Limited Warranty stated above. Some states do not allow lim- itations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not ® apply to Owner. PATENT PROTECTED H2gO TECHNOLOGY PA PURE™ incorporates H2gO® technology patented in the USA with further U.S. and international patents pending. U.S. Patent Numbers: 6,261,464: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 6,524,475; 6,736,966; 7,649,323; and 7,741,806 COMPANY’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR PRODUCTS, PROVIDE RE- PLACEMENT PRODUCTS OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE, CONTACT US AT COMPANY’S OPTION, SHALL BE OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE For questions, troubleshooting, or help with your PA PURE™ Electrolytic Water REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND COMPANY’S SOLE Purifier device, please contact us: AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, ITS USE OR PER- address: 1 Pharmacal Way • Jackson, WI 53037 USA FORMANCE. COMPANY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO website: www.potableaqua.com ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID e-mail: [email protected] BY OWNER FOR SUCH PRODUCT. hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST Monday – Friday Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential toll free: 800.558.6614 damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to Owner. This international: +1.262.677.4121 Limited Warranty gives Owner specific legal rights, and Owner may also have fax: 262.677.9006 other rights, which vary from state to state.

20 Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Potable Aqua™ PURE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21 PA PURE™ ELECTROLYTIC WATER PURIFIER INSTRUCTION MANUAL NO OTHER WARRANTIES GENERAL PROVISIONS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS COMPANY’S SOLE WARRANTY FOR THE Any assistance Company provides to or procures for Owner outside the terms, PRODUCT AND IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty will not constitute a waiver of OR IMPLIED. COMPANY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EX- such terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such assistance extend or revive PRESS WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES this Limited Warranty. Any oral or written description of the Product is for the IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE IMPLIED sole purpose of identifying it and shall not be construed as an express warranty. WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS Whenever possible, each provision of this Limited Warranty shall be interpreted FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provi- sion is held to be prohibited or invalid, such provision shall be ineffective only to To the extent that applicable law prohibits the exclusion of implied warran ties, the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of the duration of any applicable implied warranty is limited to the period specified such provision or the other remaining provisions of this Limited Warranty. for the express Limited Warranty stated above. Some states do not allow lim- itations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not ® apply to Owner. PATENT PROTECTED H2gO TECHNOLOGY PA PURE™ incorporates H2gO® technology patented in the USA with further U.S. and international patents pending. U.S. Patent Numbers: 6,261,464: LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 6,524,475; 6,736,966; 7,649,323; and 7,741,806 COMPANY’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR PRODUCTS, PROVIDE RE- PLACEMENT PRODUCTS OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE, CONTACT US AT COMPANY’S OPTION, SHALL BE OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE For questions, troubleshooting, or help with your PA PURE™ Electrolytic Water REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND COMPANY’S SOLE Purifier device, please contact us: AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, ITS USE OR PER- address: 1 Pharmacal Way • Jackson, WI 53037 USA FORMANCE. COMPANY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO website: www.potableaqua.com ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID e-mail: [email protected] BY OWNER FOR SUCH PRODUCT. hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST Monday – Friday Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential toll free: 800.558.6614 damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to Owner. This international: +1.262.677.4121 Limited Warranty gives Owner specific legal rights, and Owner may also have fax: 262.677.9006 other rights, which vary from state to state.

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