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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
The unique ultra filtration membranes
used in the LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan have
been developed to deliver a high volume
throughput at very low pressures. The
capacity of your LIFESAVER
®
cartridge will
depend on the water quality.
LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan is designed
to filter water only. It is not designed
for filtering sugared or carbonated
drinks, alcohol or any other liquids.
LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan will not filter
out salts.
LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan has a long
shelf life. It can be stored unused
for up to 3 years. Once the jerrycan
has been used, the cartridge will
last up to a further 2 years
dependent upon usage conditions.
Damage
If you suspect the cartridge has been
damaged in some way perform a
Membrane Integrity Check (page 16)
If it fails then replace the cartridge
following the instructions on (page 12 -
How to install or replace a LIFESAVER
UF cartridge).
CAUTION
DO NOT subject the LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan/cartridge to shock or
other misuse such as inserting
objects into the cartridge or
mishandling.
CAUTION
DO NOT fill the LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan with any liquids other
than water as this will cause
irreparable damage and in any
event will void your warranty.
CAUTION
DO NOT use detergents or other
cleaning agents to clean your
LIFESAVER
®
jerrycan/cartridge
except where specified.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE