Lifesaver WAYFARER User manual
LIFESAVER
WAYFARER™
USER
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Your LifeSaver®Wayfarer™3
Silicone Dust Cap 4
Priming 5
Normal Use 6
Caution this is a Pressure Vessel 7
Removing and Changing the Ultrafiltration Cartridge 8
Changing the Activated Carbon Filter 9
Basic Filter Cleaning 10
Storage and Deep Cleaning 11
How to Check your Filter is Working Correctly 12
Membrane Integrity Check 12
Shelf Life 13
FailSafe 14
Performance and Technical Data 14
Microbiological Filtration Efficacy 14
LifeSaver Compliance 15
Disclaimer 15
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Rotating pump handle
Replaceable Activated
Carbon Disc
Replaceable Ultrafiltration
(UF) Cartridge
Scavenger In Hose spigot
Scavenger In Hose
Out Hose spigot
Out Hose
Pre-filter
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B
C
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YOUR LIFESAVER
WAYFARER™
75mm
90mm
155mm
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SILICONE DUST CAP
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1. The LifeSaver Wayfarer™comes supplied with a silicone dust cap, this must
be removed before first use.
2. When not in place on the outlet spigot this should be stored on the underside
of the handle.
We recommend refitting the dust cap for long term storage (>3 days) to help
preserve the cleanliness of the unit and the filter life.
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PRIMING
Priming is an essential step that must be performed before you start to use
the Wayfarer™.
Correct priming will accelerate the flow rate during use.
Incorrect priming will cause premature closing of the filter pores and poor performance.
1. Attach Scavenger In Hose to the ‘IN’ spigot (Grey – for dirty water).
2. Attach Out Hose (Clear – for clean water) to the ‘OUT’ spigot, aiming the other end
of the Out Hose at a suitable drain point.
3. Drop the Scavenger In Hose into clean water. Use tap water if possible. Make sure
pre-filter is fully submerged.
4. Pump 4 times. Wait 2 minutes.
5. Ensuring the pre-filter is still fully submerged, pump slowly. Water should begin flowing
through the Out Hose. Use the PRV (as per page 7) to aid initial flow. Continue until
approximately 8 litres of water has passed through the filter (approx. 6 minutes of pumping).
6. Taste the water now coming from the Out Hose. If the water tastes sweet, continue
pumping water through the unit until the sweet taste goes.
The sweet taste comes from the vegetable-based glycerine used as a preservative
for the UF hollow fibre membranes. This is safe to consume, but it's important all
the glycerine is flushed out of the filter once the priming process has started.
Once all the glycerine is flushed away, your Wayfarer™is ready to use.
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NORMAL
USE
1. Attach Scavenger In Hose to the ‘IN’ spigot.
2. Drop the pre-filter into the water. The cleaner the water, the longer your filter will last.
Note: The float above the pre-filter should be adjusted so that the pre-filter
remains submerged but does not sit on the bottom of a river bed / pond
where it may draw in silt or sand.
3. Attach Out Hose to the ‘OUT’ spigot. Place the other end into your container.
4. Pump the pump handle up and down for an instant flow of purified water.
5. Ensure your scavenger hose is always submerged. If you pump air into
the unit the flow rate will slow and the pump will become difficult to use.
Operate the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) as per page 7 to overcome this.
Do not operate the pump when the Scavenger In Hose and pre-filter is not fully submerged
as you will fill your Wayfarer™with air that will need to be removed using the PRV.
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Do not allow your UF Cartridge to dry out. If the hollow fibre membranes dry out,
the system will shut down. This is not covered under your warranty and you will
need to purchase another UF Cartridge.
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CAUTION THIS IS
A PRESSURE VESSEL
Do not use the Wayfarer™without the pre-filter attached to the Scavenger In Hose.
Pumping water into the vessel without using the pre-filter will cause premature wearing
and blockage of parts and will invalidate the warranty.
Do not over pump. Your Wayfarer™should not require more than 4 pumps to work
effectively. If you continue to pump when water is not flowing, the system will over
pressurise, resulting in the product becoming over stressed.
When pumping, if you start to feel resistance and/or the water flow begins to slow
down, there may be air trapped in the filter chamber and this will be preventing
water from coming through. To release the trapped air try using the
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV).
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (PRV)
1. After pumping your Wayfarer™turn it upside
down and press the Relief Valve down.
2. If air was trapped, you will hear it hiss. As soon
as water releases, let go of the Relief Valve.
3. If nothing is released from the PRV, pump and
press the PRV down at the same time. Air should
be expelled, followed by water. Again, as soon as
water releases, let go of the Relief Valve.
4. Once your Wayfarer™is purged of air, flow rate
will increase, as will efficiency of pumping.
If there was no air trapped, it could be that one of the two internal filters is blocked.
First, remove the Activated Carbon Disc (see page 9) and then use your Wayfarer™
again. If it works normally now, you can either fit a new Activated Carbon Disc or
continue using your Wayfarer™without one. If removing the Activated Carbon Disc
made no difference, it could be the UF Cartridge has blocked and it may need
cleaning or replacing (see page 8).
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REMOVING AND CHANGING
THE ULTRAFILTRATION CARTRIDGE
1. First release all pressure by operating the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV).
2. Turn the Wayfarer™upside down. You will see OPEN arrows on the main
UF Cartridge end cap.
3. Insert the removal tool (found in your Wayfarer™pouch) into the triangular slots
which are circled in diagram 2 above. Twist anti-clockwise until the tool comes
to a stop.
4. Hold the body of the Wayfarer™firmly with one hand and using your other hand,
rotate the tool and filter anti-clockwise around 30 degrees until you feel it stop.
5. Finally pull the removal tool straight up separating the UF Cartridge from the
main housing. Be sure you do not have your hand over the outlet port as this
will stop you being able to pull the filter out. Be warned some unfiltered water
will be released when removing the filter.
6. To replace the UF Cartridge reverse procedure ensuring correct alignment.
Push down and rotate clockwise until UF Cartridge is locked in place.
7. Prime your new filter as per page 5.
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CHANGING THE
ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER
1. Remove the main UF Cartridge (as described on page 8).
2. Turn the Wayfarer™so the open end of the filter chamber is facing down and tap
lightly on a table or firm surface. The Activated Carbon Filter will simply drop out.
3. Remove the rubber tyre seal around the carbon and re-use for your
new Activated Carbon Filter.
4. Turn the Wayfarer™back over so the open end of the filter chamber is facing
up and drop in a new Activated Carbon Filter with rubber tyre fitted. Shake the
Wayfarer™slightly to get the carbon to drop flat into its recess.
5. Now re-fit the UF Cartridge.
Note: When fitted, the water flowing from the Wayfarer™may contain grey/black
particles. This is harmless carbon dust and will disappear after 2–3 uses.
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BASIC FILTER CLEANING
How to clean the Wayfarer™ UF Cartridge after use and when the ow rate slows.
1. After use in any dirty water, you should give
the unit a general clean. Start by removing the
UF Cartridge (as described on page 8).
2. Rinse the outside of the filter (the white straws
beneath the blue grill) with clean water to remove
dirt and debris. Keep doing so until the water runs
clear. Be careful not to damage the filter by using
excessive water pressure.
3. Important – keep the open-end of the UF filter
facing upward to avoid contamination and only
wash this face with microbiologically clean water.
4. Rinse the housing and ensure all visible dirt is
removed from all components before refitting
the UF Cartridge.
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