User Manual

STREAM USERS MANUAL
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STREAM SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Stream uses a three stage process to filter and purify drinking water.
The first stage is the 1 micron prefilter on the intake hose. This stage physically
removes larger sediment particles.
The second stage is an activated carbon block 0.5 micron filter. This stage
physically removes particles large than 0.5 microns, and it chemically filters and
absorbs bad taste, ordors, chlorine, lead, mercury, VOCs, sediment, and cysts.
The third stage is an LED UV-C purification chamber. This stage inactivates
99.99% of bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. UV-C photons penetrate cells and
damage the nucleic acid, rendering them incapable of reproduction, and
microbiologically inactive. The LED purification process relies upon the filtration
stage to remove contaminants that may block or limit the penetration of UV rays.
The Stream also includes a pump with a pressure switch that allows it to sense if
incoming water is pressurized, as from a water faucet, or if it is unpressurized, as
in a typical natural water feature.
It also includes a rechargable battery for electrical power.