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ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
HOW THE H2gO
®
PURIFIER WORKS
TIPS
The H2gO
®
Purifier GLOBAL is a miniature electrolytic oxidant
generator. This device uses common salt, a few drops of water, and
Purifier
power from a rechargeable cell phone type lithium ion polymer battery
A white salt crust around the cell chamber or cell chamber plug may form. This is harmless and can be
to create a disinfectant solution that is added to the water. The device
easily rinsed or wiped off.
is able to treat anywhere from 1 liter (1 quart) up to 20 liters (5 gallons)
H2O
NaCL
at a time. The concentration of the solution increases for larger
Batteries
volumes of water, so the amount of disinfectant added to the water
In extremely low temperatures, the batteries will provide less power. If the device is cold and the BATTERY
does not change, regardless of the volume of water to be treated.
indicator light is lit, heat the device using body heat and try again.
Selecting larger volumes for treatment will take more time to generate
the disinfectant.
Salt
Food grade salt is recommended since it is readily available and dissolves quickly in the salt water bottle.
Each charge of the battery will treat about 300 liters* (80 gallons*) of
However, just about any type of sodium chloride salt is acceptable, including crystal salt or salt tablets that
water and the battery can be recharged more than 500 times with the
have been crushed. Be sure the salt is fully dissolved in the salt water bottle before proceeding, or the salt
on-board micro USB port. The device also incorporates a small
water concentration may not be sufficient for operation.
NaOCL
on-board solar panel that can provide enough electricity in one hour of
sunlight to treat 5 liters* (>1 gallon*) of water. With the solar panel, all
Brine Makeup Water
you need to make your water safe to drink is common salt. For
While clean water is recommended, water that is used to make the salt water can be just about any type
convenience, the device also incorporates an LED flashlight.
of water including the raw water that you want to treat.
The mixed oxidant disinfectant solution produced by the device
transforms questionable water into drinkable water. Required
Salt Water Concentration
treatment with no pre-filtration varies for different microorganisms:
Drinkable Water
The salt water concentration in the salt water bottle is designed to produce sufficient conduction in the
• Viruses, bacteria, and Giardia – 30 minutes
electrolytic cell to cause electrolysis to occur at an optimal level without taking too much time. However,
• Cryptosporidium – 4 hours
the electrical circuit is tolerant of some variation in salt water concentration, so you do not have to worry
about mixing a perfectly exact concentration. In some cases, you may not have sufficient salt to make the
These times are based on specific dosing instructions for performance
against so-called "challenge water" – high organic load, high turbidity
appropriate amount of salt water in the bottle, which provides enough salt water for at least 10 treatments.
In that case, you can add a small amount of salt directly to the cell chamber, and then add water to the cell
(cloudiness), low temperature, and high pH – presenting the worst case
conditions for disinfectants.
chamber. Cover the cell chamber with your thumb or finger and shake to dissolve the salt in the cell
chamber, then try operating the system. If the low salt water indicator light is lit, add more salt, shake
*Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with WHO
again, and try the operation again.
Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage Guidelines for destroying
bacteria and viruses. Protozoan cysts require dosing in excess of the standard.
ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
LED ACTIVITY
Battery Charge
PROBLEM
MEANING
CAUSE
Batteries can discharge over time if not used. The device includes a low battery charge cutoff circuit to help
ADD SALT WATER
There is not enough salt
Salt water concentration
prevent discharging the battery completely. If stored in the dark, or where the solar panel cannot get
light solid red
water to activate the
too low
sunlight, we recommend partially recharging the device every six months. For long term storage, it is
H2gO
®
Purifier
actually better if the battery is half charged rather than fully charged. The battery has a usable life of up to
Solution too low in
cell chamber
10 years, after which the device needs to be replaced. End of life is indicated by the continued inability of
the battery to hold a charge for any length of time.
ADD SALT WATER
There is an electrical short
Foreign object in cell
light blinking red
chamber
Water To Be Treated
Use the cleanest water available. If dirty looking water is unavoidable, try using clothing, a facial tissue, a
CHARGE
Battery is being charged
Power is flowing to
coffee filter, or other similar device to filter the water. A microfilter or ultrafilter is even more preferable for
light red
battery
filtering the water, reducing some of the oxidant demand of the water and offering the added advantage of
some microorganism removal, serving as another barrier to ensure the water is safe to drink.
Replaceable Components
There are no user replaceable components. The device is ultrasonically welded at the factory to ensure a
BATTERY
Battery power is too low
Battery has been
light red
discharged too low
water tight seal. The battery can be charged more than 500 times, offering up to 300 liters* (80 gallons*)
to operate
of water per charge, so the device can treat more water than most casual users can consume in its lifetime.
Those who use the H2gO
Purifier as their primary water treatment on a daily basis, or who use it to
SAFETY INDICATOR STRIPS
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provide water to a community, will need to replace the device after 10 years due to battery shelf-life or
PROBLEM
– Strips unavailable, expired, or not colorizing
sooner if the battery is recharged to its limit. This device was designed to be sustainable, with no ongoing
SOLUTION
– Double dose the water and wait the appropriate time to treat the vast majority of waters found in the wild. If
consumables other than common salt, which is universally available.
Cryptosporidium is a concern and the water is cloudy, colored, or cold, then quadruple dose the water and wait 4 hours.
Safety indicator strips are not necessary for the H2gO
Purifier to function properly but rather allow you to ascertain that all
®
Operation
microorganisms have indeed been destroyed. Waters with very high levels of organics (tannins or humic acid) or ammonia or
Cold water may affect treatment times. Properly mixed brine in the brine bottle has a freezing temperature
chloramines may create significant oxidant demand. Adding a significant amount of oxidant to this water will eventually
of about 15F (-9C). Water containing ice may not be effectively treated with oxidant as ice can protect
oxidize these materials.
microorganisms.
Test strips added directly to the oxidant solution may not colorize. Very high oxidant strength will bleach out the test strip color.
*Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with WHO Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage
Guidelines for destroying bacteria and viruses. Protozoan cysts require dosing in excess of the standard.
ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
STORAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
Kit Contents
H2gO
1 oz (30 mL) salt water bottle with cap
Purifier
• Storage Temperature Range: -4 to 140F / -20 to 60C
SOLUTION
Micro USB adapter charger
• Rinse and dry inside of purifier cell chamber before long-term storage
Remake salt water solution
• Store in cool, dry place
Weight
H2gO
to proper concentration
Dimensions
H2gO
Fill cell chamber to just below
brim with salt water
Operating Temperature
20 to 130F / -6 to 54C
Battery
• Battery is non removable and sealed in the case
• Storage life is 10 years
Waterproof
Up to 60 feet / 18m
Check the cell chamber
for foreign matter and
• Functionality can be optimized by charging at least once per year
Maximum Altitude
60,000 feet / 18 km
remove
Battery Life
Over 500 charges with 10-year shelf life, battery function can be optimized by
Light will turn off when
charging at least once per year
battery is charged, even if
Salt
Store salt in the two storage compartments in the top of the purifier
plugged in. (A dim red light
and ensure the covers are securely in place. Store any additional salt
Salt
Sodium chloride salt granule, rock, or crystal form (food grade preferred)
means that the solar panel
in a sealed container to protect from moisture.
is charging the battery and
Reaction Chamber Volume
0.085 oz / 2.5 mL
does not need to be fixed.)
Salt Water Bottle Volume
1.125 oz / 33 mL – over 10 reaction chamber volumes
Recharge the battery
Safety Indicator Strips
• Storage life is 1.5 years
Safety Indicator Strips
50 specifically formulated for measuring free chlorine, with 1.5-year shelf life
using the USB cable
• Store sealed in container to protect from moisture
or solar panel
Treatment Capacity
Lifetime – 124,000+ liters*
• Store at room temperature
Fully Charged with New Battery – 300 liters*
1 Hour USB Charge – 75 liters*
1 Hour Solar Charge – 5 liters*
Microbiological Performance Bacteria – 99.99% kill / 4 log reduction / 15 minutes ("highly protective")
– based on WHO Household Viruses – 99.999% kill / 5 log reduction / 15 minutes ("highly protective")
Water Treatment & Safe
Giardia – 99.9% kill / 3 log reduction / 30 minutes ("protective")
Storage Guidelines**
Cryptosporidium -- 99.7% kill / 2.5 log reduction / 4 hours ("protective")
*Volumes are based on a standard single dose in alignment with WHO Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage
Guidelines for destroying bacteria and viruses. Protozoan cysts require dosing in excess of the standard.
**The World Health Organization's (WHO) Household Water Treatment & Safe Storage Guidelines are described in Evaluating Water
Treatment Options: Health-based targets and microbiological performance specifications.
EPA establishment number 090386-CHN-001
USA and CANADA
LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATIONS OF
REMEDIES AND LIABILITY
®
Purifier
Safety indicator strips – 50
Instruction manual
Storage sack with quick start guide
Limited Warranty, Aqua Research LLC ("AR") to the original owner ("Owner") under intended use and
maintenance, warrants the enclosed product ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workman-
®
Purifier - 3.8 oz / 108 g, Kit - 7.3 oz / 207 g
ship for two years. No warranty against defects in materials and workmanship will apply if Product is (i) altered in
Purifier - 1.7" W x 3.625" H x 1.1" D (4.3 cm W x 9.2 cm H x 2.8 cm D)
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any way, (ii) used for purposes inconsistent with Product's intended purpose or design, or (iii) improperly maintained.
Warranty will furthermore be voided where user (i) failed to follow Product instructions or warnings, or (ii) subjected
Product to misuse abuse or neglect. During the warranty period, original Product parts determined by AR to be
defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced as Owner's sole remedy. AR reserves the right to
replace any discontinued Product with a new Product of comparable value and function.
EXCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE, AR, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIM ALL
WARRANTIES, DUTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AGAINST LATENT
DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION.
Warranty Service. To obtain service under this warranty, the warranty-eligible Product must be presented to an AR
authorized dealer. In the United States and Canada, warranty service may also be obtained by email request to
service@h2gopurifier.com. Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product to AR for service.
Where at its sole discretion, AR deems product eligible for warranty repair or replacement, AR will pay the shipping
and handling associated with returning repaired or replaced Product to Owner. In instances where AR deems a
returned Product eligible for warranty service, AR will, if possible, repair Product for a reasonable charge that
includes return shipping and handling. For warranty return service details, please go to www.h2gopurifier.com.
Limitation of Remedies. Should a court of competent jurisdiction find the limited warranty set forth above breached,
AR's only obligation will be to, at its option, either repair or replace Product. Should the aforementioned remedy fail
of its essential purpose, AR will, in exchange for return of Product, refund to Owner Product's original purchase price.
THE FOREGOING REMEDY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AGAINST AR, ITS AFFILIATES
AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY.
For Product Service and Information Contact:
Aqua Research LLC
5901 Indian School Road NE • Albuquerque, NM 87110
service@h2gopurifier.com / www.h2gopurifier.com
ABOUT THE H2gO
®
WATER PURIFIER
FIRST AID INFORMATION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER
This product makes chlor-oxygen chemical compounds generated electrochemically from a
sodium chloride (salt) solution.
FIRST AID Have this product label with you when calling a Poison Control Center or doctor, or
going for treatment.
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse with water for 15-20 minutes.
If swallowed: Call a Poison Control Center immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a
glass of water. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a Poison Control Center or doctor.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazardous to Humans and Domestic Animals.
DANGER Causes irreversible eye damage. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Harmful if
swallowed. May irritate skin.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This product is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL HAZARDS Keep away from combustible, organic, or other readily
oxidizable materials. This product contains batteries. Batteries may explode or leak if disassem-
bled, short-circuited, overcharged, discharged too low, or disposed of in a fire.
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW all instructions and warnings in this manual before using
this purifier. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury or illness.