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 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 cysts may require dosing in excess of the standard, and USA Product Limited Warranty /Exclusions....................................18-21 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 cysts may require dosing in excess of the standard, and USA Product Limited Warranty /Exclusions....................................18-21 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