user manual
NAQWA® SWR-SPRING ● NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE
RF Patent #129413 RF Patent #81722
Scope of Application
NAQWA® Spring Water Recovery filters, hereinafter referred to as NAQWA® SWR, use advanced track membrane technology for recovery and treatment of water drawn from centralized water supply systems as well as from superficial and underground raw water resources such as wells, springs, lakes, rivers, streams and swamps. It is used in the home to upgrade tap and bottled water. As a travel companion, it will keep your drinking water safe wherever you go.
The NAQWA® SWR is easy and convenient to use at home, and it is indispensable for use while travelling, fishing, hunting and hiking, as well as in emergency situations. The compact size and light weight of the NAQWA® SWR make it equally useful for residential and outdoor use.
NAQWA® Spring Water Recovery filters, hereinafter referred to as NAQWA® SWR, use advanced track membrane technology for recovery and treatment of water drawn from centralized water supply systems as well as from superficial and underground raw water resources such as wells, springs, lakes, rivers, streams and swamps. It is used in the home to upgrade tap and bottled water. As a travel companion, it will keep your drinking water safe wherever you go.
The NAQWA® SWR is easy and convenient to use at home, and it is indispensable for use while travelling, fishing, hunting and hiking, as well as in emergency situations. The compact size and light weight of the NAQWA® SWR make it equally useful for residential and outdoor use.
Design
During purification, the risk of mixing purified and contaminated water is practically eliminated due to the design of the NAQWA® SWR operating resource.
NAQWA® SWR is made of materials approved for contact with drinking water, and there is no BPA content in any materials used in NAQWA SWR filters. The tubing used in NAQWA SWR Spring and NAQWA SWR Shungite models is made of the highest medical grade silicone. It is certified for application in medical devices where there can be no migration of any particles or chemicals imparted from tube to liquid.
The track membrane cartridge is the core element of the NAQWA® SWR. This membrane is a thin polymer film of about 10 microns. Each square centimeter of this membrane is perforated with hundreds of millions of pores (holes) known as tracks. These tracks range in size from 0.2-0.4 microns in diameter (approximately 100 times thinner than a human hair). The microscopic size of these tracks ensures the highest quality water purification. And, the purification quality remains unchanged throughout the life of the NAQWA® SWR operating resource (until its expiration) which has an anticipated operating capacity of up to 20,000 Liters (up to 5,000 gallons) annually.
During purification, the risk of mixing purified and contaminated water is practically eliminated due to the design of the NAQWA® SWR operating resource.
NAQWA® SWR is made of materials approved for contact with drinking water, and there is no BPA content in any materials used in NAQWA SWR filters. The tubing used in NAQWA SWR Spring and NAQWA SWR Shungite models is made of the highest medical grade silicone. It is certified for application in medical devices where there can be no migration of any particles or chemicals imparted from tube to liquid.
The track membrane cartridge is the core element of the NAQWA® SWR. This membrane is a thin polymer film of about 10 microns. Each square centimeter of this membrane is perforated with hundreds of millions of pores (holes) known as tracks. These tracks range in size from 0.2-0.4 microns in diameter (approximately 100 times thinner than a human hair). The microscopic size of these tracks ensures the highest quality water purification. And, the purification quality remains unchanged throughout the life of the NAQWA® SWR operating resource (until its expiration) which has an anticipated operating capacity of up to 20,000 Liters (up to 5,000 gallons) annually.
Taste & Pre-Treatment
NAQWA® SWR (SPRING and SHUNGITE) models offer similar performance. Both models offer superior water structuring, water memory removal and contaminant removal.
NAQWA® SWR-SPRING offers a slightly improved flow rate over NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE and NAQWA® SWR-SPRING requires NO initial filtering of water prior to use, and may be used immediately.
NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE features a Fullerene-Enhanced track membrane cartridge and DOES require some initial filtering of water prior to use.
Initially, the NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE Fullerene-Enhanced cartridge may produce an excess of shungite mineral taste in the water for the first 10 liters or so (approx. 2½ U.S. gallons). Further along, the taste returns to normal. It is recommended (for improved taste) that the user allow about 2½ U.S. gallons of water to be filtered through the shungite track membrane cartridge before drinking. This is a specific feature of shungite, and people who use shungite regularly are well acquainted with its specific mineral taste, initially.
NAQWA® SWR Structure
The NAQWA® SWR track membrane cartridge (1) is a nano track membrane located inside a soft casing which serves as an external preliminary filtering cover that retains the larger solid particles. The track membrane (located inside the soft casing) is welded up along its perimeter and fitted with a coupling for release of the recovered drinking water through a soft outlet tube made of (non-BPA) medical silicone (3) connected to the coupling. The track membrane is wrapped around a metallic stainless frame. The frame provides rigidity to the cartridge and helps keep it immersed in water in a vertical position. The Shungite model adds a Shungite plate inside this track membrane cartridge (1).
NAQWA® SWR (SPRING and SHUNGITE) models offer similar performance. Both models offer superior water structuring, water memory removal and contaminant removal.
NAQWA® SWR-SPRING offers a slightly improved flow rate over NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE and NAQWA® SWR-SPRING requires NO initial filtering of water prior to use, and may be used immediately.
NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE features a Fullerene-Enhanced track membrane cartridge and DOES require some initial filtering of water prior to use.
Initially, the NAQWA® SWR-SHUNGITE Fullerene-Enhanced cartridge may produce an excess of shungite mineral taste in the water for the first 10 liters or so (approx. 2½ U.S. gallons). Further along, the taste returns to normal. It is recommended (for improved taste) that the user allow about 2½ U.S. gallons of water to be filtered through the shungite track membrane cartridge before drinking. This is a specific feature of shungite, and people who use shungite regularly are well acquainted with its specific mineral taste, initially.
NAQWA® SWR Structure
The NAQWA® SWR track membrane cartridge (1) is a nano track membrane located inside a soft casing which serves as an external preliminary filtering cover that retains the larger solid particles. The track membrane (located inside the soft casing) is welded up along its perimeter and fitted with a coupling for release of the recovered drinking water through a soft outlet tube made of (non-BPA) medical silicone (3) connected to the coupling. The track membrane is wrapped around a metallic stainless frame. The frame provides rigidity to the cartridge and helps keep it immersed in water in a vertical position. The Shungite model adds a Shungite plate inside this track membrane cartridge (1).
NAQWA® SWR Operation Set-Up (Fig.1)
NAQWA® SWR operation is easy and includes the following 6 simple steps:
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that the tube plug is removed from the outlet tube before use and placed back immediately after use to prevent bacteria from getting inside the cartridge.
NAQWA® SWR operation set-up includes the following 6 simple steps:
NAQWA® SWR Operation/Storage/Cleaning
In practice, cartridge cleaning generally is not needed. If needed, it may be needed only after several months of continuous operation and only when dealing with heavily contaminated water [for several months in succession]. Cartridge cleaning may be needed, perhaps, after 1 year of operation. Prior to this, simply rinsing the track membrane cartridge and preliminary filtering cover (separately) under running water is sufficient.
CAUTION!
MAINTENANCE: In practice, components always should be dried but do not need to be washed after each use. However, continuous use requires no drying. Washing is desired when accumulation of contaminants on the surface of the filters (track membrane cartridge, and external preliminary filtering cover) notably reduce the filter flow rate, or when the water source is of questionable quality.
CLEANING PROTOCOLS: Remove the track membrane cartridge from its external preliminary filtering cover. Open the preliminary filtering cover and thoroughly rinse it under running water. Contamination on the track membrane surface of the cartridge should be GENTLY removed only with a soft tissue or soft foam sponge. The membrane thickness is only 10 microns!!! Do not apply too much pressure on the membrane, as you may damage it!
For a more effective cartridge restoration, soak the cartridge in a 5-7% citric acid solution and let it soak for 1-2 hours. Afterwards rinse the cartridge surface under running water. The idea of using an acid solution is to speed up the cartridge cleaning process. Another effective method of cartridge treatment is cleaning in a low concentration alkaline solution with further subsequent rinsing under running water. In the latter case, dishwashing alkaline-based detergents (for washing by hand) can be used. After cleaning, assemble the cartridge in the reverse order. It is recommended not to use the first quart or so (0.5-1.0 liters) of water recovered after cartridge cleaning in alkaline solutions due to the high alkalinity of the first liter (quart) of purified water. However, in an emergency… who cares.
SUNLIGHT: Avoid exposure of NAQWA® SWR recoverers to direct sunlight: In practice, direct sunlight does not affect the plastic film of the main filtering element in the NAQWA® SWR. However, sunlight creates better conditions for bacteria growth.
OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: NAQWA® SWR units should be stored inside the supplied storage case to prevent external mechanical damage. They should be stored in a dry place within a temperature range of 320F–1580F (00C-700С). Storage at temperatures below 320F (00C) will cause ice to form [when there are trace amounts of water left inside the filter after operating], and ice may damage the filter track membrane. At temperatures above 1940F (900C) the glue inside the filter can be damaged leading to disintegration of cartridge elements. So it is best to store the filter within its recommended temperature range, 320F–1580F (00C-700С).
DRYING INSTRUCTIONS—LONG BREAK IN USAGE: In the event of a long break in operation [more than 5 days], remove the track membrane cartridge from the soft casing which serves as an external preliminary filtering cover. Wash and dry the track membrane and filtering cover separately. The inside of the outlet tube is NOT to be washed, and the outlet tube plug should remain inserted into the tube while washing the components. Remove the outlet tube plug after washing to allow the tube to dry completely. Once all components are completely dry, the cartridge is to be reinserted into the pre-filtering bag and then placed in the zippered storage case with the tube plug reinserted back into the tube. It is a standard storage recommendation to dry the filter and the outlet tube when the NAQWA® SWR units are out of operation for more than 5 days. It is better to place back a dry cap onto a dry outlet tube. However, even if connected while wet, the tube will stay alright until the next filter usage since the outlet tube has had contact only with clean filtered water.
INSTRUCTIONS—SHORT BREAK IN USAGE: In the event of a short break in operation [2-5 days], it is recommended that the NAQWA® SWR filter be kept in the raw water with the free end of the outlet tube hanging outside of the raw water container. Do not allow the free end of the outlet tube to be dropped into the raw water container.
NAQWA® SWR Warranty:
TREN, LLC warrants the successful performance of NAQWA® SWR-Spring and NAQWA® SWR-Shungite models for a period of 12 (twelve) months following the date of purchase by the end user, provided that the storage recommendations, product cautions, and operating instructions in the User Manual have been observed. The consumer must return the complete NAQWA SWR model along with the following: (1) original storage case, (2) original user manual and compliance statement, (3) retail store receipt. TREN, LLC will not accept any product return missing any of the aforementioned documentation. Please save these papers.
Warranty claims must be submitted directly to TREN, LLC. End user must call or email for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Include the RMA # on the address label. If the RMA # is not on the address label, the package will be refused and returned to sender, unopened. (Call 888-600-8736 or email sales@tren.net for RMA#). Note: TREN, LLC will not accept returns of NAQWA® SWR-Spring and NAQWA® SWR-Shungite models when these are returned to stores for warranty claims.
No claims shall be accepted in the case of physical or other damage caused to the NAQWA® SWR unit after its sale [to include misuse and/or lack of observance of the operating instructions and other guidelines specified in the User Manual].
The anticipated shelf life for storage purposes is 3 (three) years from the date of manufacture (See Compliance Statement for date of manufacture). During the warranty period, TREN, LLC will replace the NAQWA® SWR with a “new” replacement model, free of charge, provided that the NAQWA® SWR malfunction occurs due to a manufacturing defect.
NAQWA® SWR Purification Performance
Contaminants Purification level, up to
Bacteria (cholera vibrio, coli bacillus and salmonella) 99.99-9999999...%
Pesticides 90%
Chlorines 90%
Arsenic 90%
Radionuclides (Radiation) 50%
Iron (total) 85%
Colority 80%
Turbidness 90%
NAQWA® SWR Technical Characteristics
Dimensions (storage case): SWR-SPRING 8” x 4” x ¾” SWR-SHUNGITE 8” x 4” x 1”
Weight: oz. / gm 3.5 oz. / 100gm 4.5 oz. / 130 gm
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SWR Operating Temperature Range, С / F 32 F – 158 F / 0 C - 70 С
SWR Filtering Capacity: U.S.G. / L 5,000 USG / 20,000 L*
Filtration Productivity / 24 Hours 12 USG / 50 L
* NAQWA® SWR capacity may be reduced, over the course of time, due to filtration of highly contaminated raw water. In such cases it is recommended to settle the raw water for a period of time prior to NAQWA® treatment. NAQWA® SWR capacity also may be reduced as the direct result of user damage to the track membrane cartridge. According to the product's warranty, and if handled properly, NAQWA® SWR Drinking Water Recoverers last for at least 12 months, producing up to 20,000 liters (up to approximately 5,000 U.S. gallons) of the top quality drinking water per year which is enough to support about 20 adults a day. In practice our product lasts until its accidental physical damage due to improper handling.
NAQWA® SWR Delivery Set
NAQWA® SWR operation is easy and includes the following 6 simple steps:
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that the tube plug is removed from the outlet tube before use and placed back immediately after use to prevent bacteria from getting inside the cartridge.
NAQWA® SWR operation set-up includes the following 6 simple steps:
- Select a container (4) to receive the recovered drinking water (This can be any plastic or glass bottle with an open top, or any other suitable receptacle, etc.).
- Fill the raw water container (2) with raw water and locate it 12-40 inches (30-100 cm) higher than the container to be used for the recovered drinking water (4).
- Take the NAQWA® SWR unit out of the storage case and remove the tube plug (5) from the outlet tube (3).
- Immerse the NAQWA® SWR cartridge (1) into the raw water container (2). Keep the free end of the outlet tube (3) out of the raw water container.
- For faster results, lightly suck the air out of the outlet tube, and the purification process will start within 5 seconds. Otherwise, the purification process will begin in 10-15 minutes if the unit is left alone to allow the cartridge to soak with raw water and start the process on its own.
- Place the free end of the outlet tube (3) into the container to be used for recovered drinking water (4).
NAQWA® SWR Operation/Storage/Cleaning
In practice, cartridge cleaning generally is not needed. If needed, it may be needed only after several months of continuous operation and only when dealing with heavily contaminated water [for several months in succession]. Cartridge cleaning may be needed, perhaps, after 1 year of operation. Prior to this, simply rinsing the track membrane cartridge and preliminary filtering cover (separately) under running water is sufficient.
CAUTION!
- During hand cleaning, do not attempt to remove the outlet tube from the coupling which connects the tube to the track membrane cartridge.
- During hand cleaning, it is highly recommended that you plug the free end of the outlet tube with the tube plug provided. This prevents invasion of raw water, soaps or detergents, etc. into the inside of the track membrane.
- AVOID the following actions in order to avoid damage to the NAQWA® SWR track membrane:
- Usage of NAQWA® SWR for other purposes OTHER than drinking water recovery.
- Back-blowing the filter cartridge through the outlet tube.
- Wiping the cartridge with rigid materials or brushing the cartridge.
- Connection of the outlet tube to a pressurized water pipeline.
MAINTENANCE: In practice, components always should be dried but do not need to be washed after each use. However, continuous use requires no drying. Washing is desired when accumulation of contaminants on the surface of the filters (track membrane cartridge, and external preliminary filtering cover) notably reduce the filter flow rate, or when the water source is of questionable quality.
CLEANING PROTOCOLS: Remove the track membrane cartridge from its external preliminary filtering cover. Open the preliminary filtering cover and thoroughly rinse it under running water. Contamination on the track membrane surface of the cartridge should be GENTLY removed only with a soft tissue or soft foam sponge. The membrane thickness is only 10 microns!!! Do not apply too much pressure on the membrane, as you may damage it!
For a more effective cartridge restoration, soak the cartridge in a 5-7% citric acid solution and let it soak for 1-2 hours. Afterwards rinse the cartridge surface under running water. The idea of using an acid solution is to speed up the cartridge cleaning process. Another effective method of cartridge treatment is cleaning in a low concentration alkaline solution with further subsequent rinsing under running water. In the latter case, dishwashing alkaline-based detergents (for washing by hand) can be used. After cleaning, assemble the cartridge in the reverse order. It is recommended not to use the first quart or so (0.5-1.0 liters) of water recovered after cartridge cleaning in alkaline solutions due to the high alkalinity of the first liter (quart) of purified water. However, in an emergency… who cares.
SUNLIGHT: Avoid exposure of NAQWA® SWR recoverers to direct sunlight: In practice, direct sunlight does not affect the plastic film of the main filtering element in the NAQWA® SWR. However, sunlight creates better conditions for bacteria growth.
OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: NAQWA® SWR units should be stored inside the supplied storage case to prevent external mechanical damage. They should be stored in a dry place within a temperature range of 320F–1580F (00C-700С). Storage at temperatures below 320F (00C) will cause ice to form [when there are trace amounts of water left inside the filter after operating], and ice may damage the filter track membrane. At temperatures above 1940F (900C) the glue inside the filter can be damaged leading to disintegration of cartridge elements. So it is best to store the filter within its recommended temperature range, 320F–1580F (00C-700С).
DRYING INSTRUCTIONS—LONG BREAK IN USAGE: In the event of a long break in operation [more than 5 days], remove the track membrane cartridge from the soft casing which serves as an external preliminary filtering cover. Wash and dry the track membrane and filtering cover separately. The inside of the outlet tube is NOT to be washed, and the outlet tube plug should remain inserted into the tube while washing the components. Remove the outlet tube plug after washing to allow the tube to dry completely. Once all components are completely dry, the cartridge is to be reinserted into the pre-filtering bag and then placed in the zippered storage case with the tube plug reinserted back into the tube. It is a standard storage recommendation to dry the filter and the outlet tube when the NAQWA® SWR units are out of operation for more than 5 days. It is better to place back a dry cap onto a dry outlet tube. However, even if connected while wet, the tube will stay alright until the next filter usage since the outlet tube has had contact only with clean filtered water.
INSTRUCTIONS—SHORT BREAK IN USAGE: In the event of a short break in operation [2-5 days], it is recommended that the NAQWA® SWR filter be kept in the raw water with the free end of the outlet tube hanging outside of the raw water container. Do not allow the free end of the outlet tube to be dropped into the raw water container.
NAQWA® SWR Warranty:
TREN, LLC warrants the successful performance of NAQWA® SWR-Spring and NAQWA® SWR-Shungite models for a period of 12 (twelve) months following the date of purchase by the end user, provided that the storage recommendations, product cautions, and operating instructions in the User Manual have been observed. The consumer must return the complete NAQWA SWR model along with the following: (1) original storage case, (2) original user manual and compliance statement, (3) retail store receipt. TREN, LLC will not accept any product return missing any of the aforementioned documentation. Please save these papers.
Warranty claims must be submitted directly to TREN, LLC. End user must call or email for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Include the RMA # on the address label. If the RMA # is not on the address label, the package will be refused and returned to sender, unopened. (Call 888-600-8736 or email sales@tren.net for RMA#). Note: TREN, LLC will not accept returns of NAQWA® SWR-Spring and NAQWA® SWR-Shungite models when these are returned to stores for warranty claims.
No claims shall be accepted in the case of physical or other damage caused to the NAQWA® SWR unit after its sale [to include misuse and/or lack of observance of the operating instructions and other guidelines specified in the User Manual].
The anticipated shelf life for storage purposes is 3 (three) years from the date of manufacture (See Compliance Statement for date of manufacture). During the warranty period, TREN, LLC will replace the NAQWA® SWR with a “new” replacement model, free of charge, provided that the NAQWA® SWR malfunction occurs due to a manufacturing defect.
NAQWA® SWR Purification Performance
Contaminants Purification level, up to
Bacteria (cholera vibrio, coli bacillus and salmonella) 99.99-9999999...%
Pesticides 90%
Chlorines 90%
Arsenic 90%
Radionuclides (Radiation) 50%
Iron (total) 85%
Colority 80%
Turbidness 90%
NAQWA® SWR Technical Characteristics
Dimensions (storage case): SWR-SPRING 8” x 4” x ¾” SWR-SHUNGITE 8” x 4” x 1”
Weight: oz. / gm 3.5 oz. / 100gm 4.5 oz. / 130 gm
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SWR Operating Temperature Range, С / F 32 F – 158 F / 0 C - 70 С
SWR Filtering Capacity: U.S.G. / L 5,000 USG / 20,000 L*
Filtration Productivity / 24 Hours 12 USG / 50 L
* NAQWA® SWR capacity may be reduced, over the course of time, due to filtration of highly contaminated raw water. In such cases it is recommended to settle the raw water for a period of time prior to NAQWA® treatment. NAQWA® SWR capacity also may be reduced as the direct result of user damage to the track membrane cartridge. According to the product's warranty, and if handled properly, NAQWA® SWR Drinking Water Recoverers last for at least 12 months, producing up to 20,000 liters (up to approximately 5,000 U.S. gallons) of the top quality drinking water per year which is enough to support about 20 adults a day. In practice our product lasts until its accidental physical damage due to improper handling.
NAQWA® SWR Delivery Set
Nano Cartridge w/Outlet Tube
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Storage Case
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Tube Plug
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User Manual and Compliance Statement
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