GETTING STARTED
1) Remove product from packaging
2) Attach Ultrafiltration Stage I and Carbon Stage II filters securely.
3) Fill water bottle or canteen with clean water and thread onto inlet side of Ultrafiltration
filter Stage I. NOTE: Flow direction. Squeeze 1L of clean water through filter to
flush any dust or debris from manufacturing process. If using Stage II Carbon filter,
it is not unusual to see dark water from carbon dust, but this should clear.
4) After flushing, filter is now ready to use. Can be used with or without Stage II
Carbon Filter.
5) Can be used directly as a straw by inserting inlet end of Personal Water Filter into
water and placing mouth on opposite end to draw in water.
6) Filter fits the threads on most plastic water bottles. Can be used also by filling water
bottle with water to be filtered and thread water bottle onto inlet side of filter.
Squeeze water bottle to create pressure through filter.
7) Shake out excess water and replace caps after use to prevent any leakage.
Note: It may take as much as a day for all trapped air to work out of a new filter cartridge.
If water dribbles from the end of the spout after the inlet water is turned off, or if water
appears cloudy, the problem is trapped air. It will correct itself, and in the meantime, the
water is safe to drink.
8) This product must not be used by children without the supervision of an adult.
9) IMPORTANT: Do not run hot water through the filter as it may damage filter(s).
10) Keep the cap closed when product is not in use.
Thank you for purchasing the Clear2O®Personal Water Filter product.
The Clear2O®Personal Water Filter is a high-performance; ultra-light, portable filter
that fits in the palm of your hand. It can be used for drinking directly from rivers, lakes
and other freshwater sources during outdoor hiking, camping or under emergency/
disaster relief. With the use a of hollow fiber membrane, it can filter to 0.1 Micron which
can reduce bacteria (E. coli) and parasites, protozoa (Giardia, Cryptosporidium) etc.
Designed with dual thread endcaps for easy backwash, transparent filter inspection
window and monthly usage indicator for a better experience. The versatile nature of
the filter allows it to be used in a variety of ways to quickly provide filtered water for
drinking. This water filter offers easy access to clean and safe drinking water even in the
hardest of conditions.
If you should experience a problem or have a product question, please visit our website
number on your e-mail.
Clear2O®replacement carbon filters are available at our website www.clear2o.com.
1) Stage 1 - Personal Water Filter w/Silicone Cap
2) Stage 2 - Activated Carbon Block Filter w/Silicone Cap
3) 3 Ply 1L Collapsible Water Bottle w/cap and carabineer clip
Product may vary slightly from illustration.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this
Manual before using this product. Keep this manual for future reference.
Warning: Biological Hazard
• There are hazards associated with backcountry or international travel and the use of
water filters. Drinking untreated water can result in exposure to harmful micro-organisms
and an increased risk of gastrointestinal illness, or other illnesses. Take extra care to
insure all ingested water passes through filter for best results.
• Never use the product to filter seawater or chemically contaminated water, such as
water near agricultural operations. The filter does not make potable water from these
sources and does not remove chemicals, radioactive materials, or particles smaller
than 0.1 microns.
• Using this filter improperly increases your risk of exposure to harmful micro-organisms
and increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness. Reduce your chances of becoming
sick by following the warnings and instructions in this manual and educating yourself
on backcountry and international water safety.
• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE
IN YOUR GROUP. PLEASE USE GOOD JUDGMENT. Keep the Inlet side, and other
potentially contaminated parts, away from the filtered water to prevent cross
contamination.
• READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL instructions and warnings in this manual
before using this filter. Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in
gastrointestinal illness, or other illnesses and, may void warranty.
Notes and Cautions
1) Use the cleanest, clearest water available.
2) Filtering silty, cloudy, muddy or glacial stream water or tea-colored water that contains
visible tannins can clog the filter faster. Best if used in clear, running water.
3) Discard the first 200ml of water on first use.
4) Keep in warm area above freezing temperatures. DO NOT freeze. Water frozen
inside may damage membrane and product should no longer be used. Optimum
temperature range: 5oC-40oC.
5) Never use a dishwasher or microwave to disinfect parts because the high heat will
damage or melt them.
6) The impact of this product on a solid surface may damage the filtration mechanism
and render it unusable.
7) Do not drop filter in polluted water as this might contaminate the membrane.
