LaMotte 1200-UDV-CL - Manual

1200-UDV COLORIMETER
CHLORINE
MODEL 1200-UDV-CL · CODE 3670-UDV
QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE
5 Free Chlorine, pack of 5, Unit Dose 4311-C
5 Total Chlorine, pack of 5, Unit Dose 4312-C
2 Unit Dose Vials, empty 29653
1 Water Sample Bottle 28021
1 Cap 28560
1 Syringe, plastic, 3 mL 1184
1 1200-UDV Colorimeter for Chlorine DPD 26742
*WARNING: Reagents marked with a * are considered hazardous substances. Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are supplied for these reagents. For your safety, read label
and accompanying MSDS before using.
To order individual reagents or test kit components, use the specified code number.
INTRODUCTION
Chlorine is added to water to kill bacteria and other disease-producing organisms,
control algae, and remove undesirable odors and colors. Chlorine added to water quickly
forms hypochlorous acid, HClO, also known as Free Available Chlorine, the active
ingredient responsible for chlorine’s sanitizing capabilities. Free Available Chlorine
combines with impurities in the water to form chloramines and other organic nitrogen
compounds. In combined form, its sanitizing capability diminishes, and higher levels of
chlorine are necessary to achieve effective sanitation. Therefore, it is essential to
chlorinate to the point of establishing a Free Available Chlorine Residual, and then to
maintain that residual at a recommended level.
NOTES:
If either chlorine reading displays , repeat procedure on diluted sample,
and multiply the result by the appropriate dilution factor. See 1200 Colorimeter
Instruction Manual for procedure.
Levels of chlorine above 10 mg/L will cause a bleaching effect on the DPD indicator, and
may give a false indication that no chlorine is present. If it is possible that the chlorine
concentration is greater than 10 mg/L (e.g. after shock treatment), perform test on a
diluted sample and multiply the result by appropriate dilution factor.
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