What can you do to ensure that your 1 L flexible filtering water bottle stays in optimal condition?
Before using it for the first time, rinse the bottle, cap and filter three times with drinkable water.
Choose the best fresh water source available (such as non-stagnant lakes, moving bodies of water, springs, etc.)
Make sure that you don’t get the stopper or cap dirty, or ingest unfiltered water that drips down your bottle while drinking.
How do you store the 1 L soft, filtering water bottle?
After drying, store your soft filter water bottle in a cool, clean and dry place.
When you use the filter again, if you find that water no longer passes through the filter or only with great difficulty, here's what you need to do:
- Submerge the filter in clean, clear water for about 15 minutes to remove any dirt that may have got stuck to the surface of the filter.
- Then use the backwash nozzle
How do you clean the filter after use?
After using the water bottle, we recommend using the (supplied) backwash nozzle to remove any impurities.
The backwashing involves passing clean water against the current through the filter to remove impurities (particles, etc.). It prevents soiling, restores water flow and prolongs the lifespan of your water filter.
Weight and dimensions
Volume: 1 litre
Size: Diam. 11.4 cm x h 25 cm
Total weight: 115 grams
Bottle weight: 77 g. Filter weight: 38 g.
Filter dimensions: Diam. 2.8 cm x H 9.2 cm
The filter is sold separately as a spare part under reference no. 8785818
The filter has a filtration capacity up to 1,000 litres. This depends heavily on the quality of the filtered water
Technical information about the filter
We use a hollow-fibre filter that has pores of around 0.2 micrometres in diameter.
It eliminates:
- 99.9999% of bacteria (for example: E.coli); - 99.9% of
Protozoa (for example Cryptosporidium);
- Micro-organisms.
DOES NOT ELIMINATE VIRUSES.
Do not use for filtering water contaminated with chemicals, seawater or water that may be polluted (mining tailing ponds, farming activities, radioactivity, etc.).
Warnings
Drinking untreated water and improper use can expose you to harmful micro-organisms and increase the risk of gastrointestinal disorders.
You can reduce these risks by following these safety instructions and by getting more information on the water sanitation conditions in the areas you’ll be visiting.
If in doubt, it is advisable to supplement the water filter’s action by using water purification tablets, or to avoid drinking the water.
Operating range
The product’s operating temperature range is between 0°C and 60°C.
