SteriPEN Ultra User Manual

Meet Ultra, the purifier

that smiles back!

Thanks for choosing the
SteriPEN Ultra and
congratulations on your
purchase of the world’s
most advanced portable UV

water purifier!

Ultra is built to be simple,
straightforward and safe. If
after reading this guide you
have any questions, please
don’t hesitate to call us at
1-888-826-6234. We love

hearing from you!

Also, be sure to visit us
online and register your
Ultra for all the latest news
and special deals.

Thanks again and happy
trails from your friends at

www.steripen.com

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@steripen

Meet Ultra

SteriPEN!

P.S. Don’t forget to recycle
the packaging!

Ultra’s Anatomy

USB end cap

(do not remove)

OLED screen

Activation button

– 1L
– 0.5L 1x2x

Note: Internal

Li-ion battery is

recharged via

micro USB

port and

included cord

Volume selection
instructions

Rubberized
neck

Water
sensing
pins

UV bulb

Protective cover

USB dust cover
(Micro USB port)

Specifications

Treatment size: 0.5 or 1 liter

Treatment time: 48 or 90 seconds

Lamp life: 8,000 treatments
Treatments per charge: up to 50
Minimum bottle opening: 20mm

Weight: 140.7g

186 x 42x 33mm

OLED Display Key

Treatment
success/failure

Treatment status

Treatment volume

Battery status

Ultra Charging Options

Ultra’s USB-rechargeability offers a variety of
recharging choices. Power up from an electrical outlet,
a computer’s USB port or a portable solar panel.

From an outlet (2-3 hours)

Attach the USB cord to a wall adapter’s USB port and
plug both into a wall outlet. Plug the cord’s micro USB
end into Ultra’s micro USB port and place it on a
secure surface.

From a computer (3-5 hours)

Plug the USB end of the included cord into a
computer’s USB port and connect Ultra via the micro
USB end of the cord. Make sure that the computer is
connected to a power source and doesn’t go to sleep
during charging.

From a solar charger (depends on charger)

Connect Ultra to a solar charger via the USB cord and
position the solar charger so that it is directly exposed
to the sun. Reposition the solar charger during the day
for best performance.

Safe drinking water

Anywhere. Anytime.

Hydro-Photon, Inc.
PO Box 675
262 Ellsworth Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614 USA
Toll Free USA: 1-888-SteriPE
([phone]
[e-mail]
www.steripen.com

Easy to Use

Before using

Charge battery.

From a wall outlet or
computer’s USB port.

Step 1

Push button.

1x for 1 liter,
2x for 0.5 liter.

Step 2

Place lamp in water.

Submerge metal sensor pins.

Step 3

Stir until you see the smile.

N

Dry bottle mouth before

enjoying.

Ultra wasn’t in the water long
enough to make it safe. Make
sure the water sensors stay fully
submerged throughout the
whole treatment.

It’s cold out and Ultra needs to
warm up. A treatment will take a
little extra time while the bulb
reaches the right temperature.
This feature adds a few seconds
to ensure safe treatment.

Ultra didn’t have enough power
in its battery to safely treat the
water. Charge and try again.

Ultra couldn’t treat the water
because either the lamp is
completely used up or it has
been damaged.

Getting to know Ultra

The water is safe to drink!

Ultra’s bulb has around 75% of
its life left (approximately 6,000
treatments) and its battery is
roughly 75% full.

The treatment was successful
but Ultra’s UV bulb is near the
end of its life and has fewer
than 100 treatments left.

If Ultra’s battery is charged, you are carefully
following the operating instructions and Ultra still isn’t
working, it might need professional repair work. Either
bring Ultra to your local dealer or get in touch with us
at 1-888-826-6234. Do not try to fix Ultra yourself.

ULT.UG.1210 © 2013 Hydro–Photon, Inc.

Tips for Safe Use

Frequently Asked Questions

Care & Cleaning

Patented & Certified

• When operating properly, the UV lamp will emit

visible light as well as UV light. If the lamp is not
emitting visible light, it is not functioning properly
and should not be used until it has been repaired.

• Agitation of water by stirring Ultra or rocking the
container promotes uniform purification.

• Ultra is not intended to disinfect water above the

surface of the water in the container, such as
droplets on the sides of the container.

• Ultra is not intended to disinfect surfaces of a

drinking container, like the mouth of the bottle. Be
certain that you always wipe the bottle’s mouth with

a clean, dry cloth before drinking.

• Ultra is intended for use, and is most effective in

clear water but can also be used to treat turbid,
murky or cloudy water in an emergency. By
doubling treatment time (treating the volume of
water twice), Ultra can treat water that might be
described as: “much closer to clear than opaque,”

“obviously not clear,” “obviously cloudy,” “objects
viewed through the water are visible but blurry,” or
“as cloudy as weak lemonade.” If the water is less

clear, filter it first with the SteriPEN

®

Filter

or other method for best UV purification

®

PreFilter, FitsAll

results.

• Ultra may be used in glass, plastic, ceramic or
metal containers, as they all absorb or reflect UV

light, thereby shielding the user from UV exposure.

• Ultra is not intended for use by children.

• Ultra is a high voltage device. Removal or

tampering with the electronic circuit board or lamp
assembly may cause injury, or damage.

• Do not open, expose, modify or touch internal

circuitry; doing so can lead to high voltage shock.

• Do not attempt to bypass water sensor; it is an

important safety feature.

• As with other fluorescent-type lamps, Ultra

contains a small amount of mercury. At the end of

its life, please dispose of Ultra properly. For specific

instsructions contact your local waste disposal
organization.

• Ultra is not intended to treat liquids other than

water.

• Do not use UV lamp as a light source.

• Do not use near skin, eyes or insert into bodily
orifices.

• Do not use in water above 120°F/49°C.

• As with any other water treatment system, always

have a backup method.

• While carefully controlled microbiological testing of

all SteriPEN products has been conducted, use of

all SteriPEN products in the field may produce

results that vary from our laboratory test data.

• Do not use in any manner other than instructed in

this User’s Guide.

Get in touch! We are always happy to hear from you:

visit www.steripen.com, email [e-mail] or
call 1-888-826-6234.

Is it bad if I unplug Ultra before charging is
complete?

No. You will not damage Ultra’s circuitry or
memory by unplugging it before its charging
cycle is complete.

How many treatments can I expect to get out of
a fully charged battery?

Around 50 full-liter treatments.

What happens when I’ve used Ultra 8,000
times?

Ultra will display the sad face and crossed-out
bulb icon to indicate that your bulb has reached
the end of its life.

Ultra’s bulb is shining a purple, rather than blue
light - is it still working?

Yes. The visible light indicates that the bulb is
working regardless of its color.

Can I take Ultra on a plane?

Yes. Ultra and all SteriPEN products are allowed
in carry-on bags, as well as checked luggage.

Does altitude affect Ultra’s ability to purify
water?

No. SteriPEN technology and product design
have been tested and used on Mount Everest for
years.

Can I use Ultra to treat more than 1 liter at a
time?

No, we do not recommend it. Ultra’s
effectiveness is ONLY tested and certified for
volumes up to 1 liter.

What about parasites like worms and their
eggs? Does Ultra treat for them?

Due to animal testing restrictions, Ultra’s
effectiveness against such parasites has not
been certified.

While Ultra’s battery compartment is designed to be
highly water-resistant, it is not waterproof. Avoid
submerging Ultra’s USB end in water.

Make sure to dry Ultra after each use.

When not in use, Ultra should be kept in a safe place
that is clean and dry. It should not be exposed to

temperatures above 140°F/60°C or below -4°F/-20°C.

To clean Ultra, wash with a soft cloth and a mild soap
solution. Rinse soap from device and dry with a clean,
soft cloth.

When storing Ultra for prolonged periods, occassional
recharging (every 3–6 months) will help maintain good
battery health.

If Ultra’s bulb is cracked, chipped or damaged, don’t
use it. Return it to the store or contact us for repair.
Email us at [e-mail] or call us at
1-888-826-6234 for help. Do not try to fix it yourself.

Optional Accessories

Check out these other great products from SteriPEN
to help you get the most out of your next adventure!

Drink the water, but filter it first.

The SteriPEN FitsAll Filter
mates with most wide-mouthed

reuseable water bottles to filter

out leaves, dirt and particulates.
Lightweight and easy to use
and will help ensure optimal UV

purification.

Always be prepared.

With lightweight Replacement
Filter Cartridges you never have
to worry about what’s getting
into your water. The 40 micron
screen catches debris and
helps your SteriPEN be as
effective as possible.

Visit www.steripen.com or call 1-888-SteriPEN to

learn more!

®

SteriPEN® technology is patented in the USA with
further U.S. patents pending and patents pending
worldwide. SteriPEN

®

is a registered trademark of
Hydro-Photon, Inc. U.S. Patent Numbers 5,900,212 &
6,110,424 & 6,579,495.

Compliance testing of SteriPEN Ultra for the BV & CE
marks was successfully completed by Bureau
Veritas.

Conforms to: IEC 61010-1:2001 (2nd Ed), EN
61010-1:2001 (2nd Ed), including deviations to
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-01-04 and UL
60950-1:2004 (2nd Ed.)

Water Quality Association:
SteriPEN

®

tested and certified by

WQA against U.S. EPA

Microbiological Water Purifier

Standard.

The Fine Print

Directions for Use 40 C.F.R. §156.10(i)(2)

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling.

40 C.F.R. §156.10(i)(2)(ii)

®

SteriPEN

Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers, destroying over 99.9999% of

bacteria, 99.99% of viruses, and 99.9% of protozoa when used as

directed. SteriPEN

Limited Lifetime Warranty for any manufacturing defect. For product
registration and complete warranty information, please visit
www.steripen.com/warranty or contact your local distributor.

While carefully controlled microbiological testing of Ultra has been

conducted, use in the field may produce results that vary from our

laboratory test data.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

exceeds U.S. EPA Guide Standard and Protocol for

®

is not a sterilizer.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

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