How to Refill The Reservoir

In a Nutshell

Refilling the Reservoir consists of filling the Reservoir with HOT water, dropping in 50 Steramine tablets and then pressing the pushbutton on the pump TWO times. That's it.

The following information explains the full process:

First, Purchase A Bottle of Steramine

Steramine is a widely used sanitizer available on Amazon, with prices for a single bottle typically costing about $9. Each bottle contains approximately 150 tablets, and 50 tablets are used per refill so each bottle is good for a year and a half.

There are multiple vendors selling Steramine and prices vary. Some vendors bundle the Steramine with test strips that are NOT needed (and cost more), so buy a bottle without the strips.

Here is a link to Amazon for one vendor - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGS24S7N/?ref_=cm_wl_huc_item

Precautions

Although Steramine is generally a safe chemical, broken tablets may create dust particles that should not be inhaled. For your safety, please wear a mask and gloves when handling and counting the 50 Steramine tablets.

To count the tablets, you can use a paper towel as a clean surface. Simply pour the tablets onto the paper towel, and once finished, dispose of the paper towel.

Hot Water Required - and an Alternative Method to Refill the Reservoir

Steramine must be dissolved in HOT water.

In some locations hot water is unavailable, so dissolving Steramine can be challenging. To address this issue, the Steramine tablets can be pre-dissolved in a gallon-sized bottle filled with hot water and then poured into the reservoir.

Additionally, depending on the Reservoir's mounting position, and/or installation location, accessing and replacing the Reservoir may be challenging. A practical alternative for refilling the Reservoir involves again using a one-gallon bottle. It is sometimes easier to pour water from a bottle into the Reservoir than disconnect, remove, walk with, replace and re-connect the Reservoir. Using a one-gallon bottle with a handle can simplify this process, particularly if your Zoog Zapper is installed in an attic.

To refill the reservoir with a one-gallon bottle:

1) Fill the bottle 3/4 of the way with HOT tap water (not boiling).

2) Drop in the 50 tablets (wash your hands after if not using gloves).

3) Let the tablets dissolve for 20 minutes (you can rotate the bottle periodically).

4) Fill the bottle short of the top (as you have will need to tilt the bottle to pour into the Reservoir).

5) Open the large lid on the top of Reservoir (push the lid open hard enough so the lid stays up).

6) Pour in the Steramine to the level of the locking flap on the lid (you can also use a funnel).

7) Close the lid on the Reservoir.

8) Press the pushbutton 3 times to dispense and verify everything is OK.

If a one-gallon bottle is not available, refill the Reservoir manually:

1) Remove the Quick-Disconnect fitting on top of the Reservoir by turning the fitting counter-clockwise. If you can't rotate the fitting, you can use a pliers and gently grab the fitting and rotate counter-clockwise.

2) Cover the quick-disconnect fitting's hole with your finger as you handle the reservoir to prevent Steramine from squirting out of the hole if the Reservoir sides are squeezed. Avoid squeezing the sides; handle the Reservoir primarily by the lid.

3) Once filled with HOT tap water, return the Reservoir to the Reservoir Holder. (again hold your finger over the quick-disconnect fitting hole so water does not squirt out).

4) Reattach the Quick-Disconnect fitting, making sure the fitting is finger-tight. If the fitting is/becomes loose, air will leak in and will hinder Steramine pumping. (For a demonstration re-connecting the Quick-Disconnect fitting, please watch the Quick Disconnect Fitting Installation video).

Once the Reservoir is Filled with Hot Water and is re-connected

1) Add the 50 Steramine tablets into the Reservoir.

2) Press the pushbutton switch on the pump TWO times.

This will initiate a seven-minute reverse pump cycle to fully mix the Steramine. Air bubbles should be visible exiting the bottom of the suction tube. (If there are no bubbles, the Quick-Disconnect fitting is loose!) Following the mixing cycle, the pump will stop and then will run forward to pump two cups of Steramine to flood the system (a good thing).

3) Once pumping is completed, you can "top off" the Reservoir by adding more water until the water level reaches the bottom of the lid flaps. This provides maximum volume of the Steramine.

That’s it! While this may seem like a lot of instructions, the process is straightforward overall.