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c. Fold the top of the bag down tightly and roll the folded top toward the
fastener. Secure the fastener to make a watertight seal in the bag top.
d. Allow the bag of water to stand a few minutes which will permit the chemical
to disintegrate. If necessary, gently knead the chemical until it has completely
dissolved.
e. Gently agitate the bag of water for 60 minutes before attempting to drink the
water.
f. To drink the desalted water, unscrew the valve at the bottom of the bag
without squeezing the bag. put the valve in your mouth, and gently squeeze the bag
or suck on the valve.
NOTE
The first few drops of newly desalted water may taste
very salty and should not be swallowed. However, a small
amount of salt is left in the desalted water intentionally to
compensate for perspiration losses.
g. After drinking. close the bag valve to conserve the remaining water.
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