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LaMotte Tracer Dissolved Oxygen Meter User Manual

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Electrode Cleaning Recommendations

Contaminant

Cleaning Solution

Procedure

Salt build-up

Deionized water

Soak in 20% or weaker
Acetic Acid solution
for 1 minute. Rinse
thoroughly with DI
water.

Oil

Warm water and
household detergent

Clean with mild
detergent solution.
Rinse thoroughly with
DI water.

NOTE: Do not contact the membrane with the cleaning solution. Install a
new membrane after cleaning the electrode.

Membrane Cap Assembly Replacement
1.

The electrode should remain attached to the meter.

2.

Carefully unscrew the membrane cap assembly, in a clockwise direction,
and remove it from the electrode.

3.

Discard the used membrane cap assembly. It cannot be reused.

4.

Rinse the electrode with deionized water or tap water to remove
electrolyte solution.

5.

Moisten a Polishing Strip. Use the cloth to clean, polish, shine and/or
remove scratches from the cathode. Do not over polish the sensitive
gold cathode. The polishing step is not necessary when assembling a
new meter.

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MEMBRANE

CAP

Electrode

Cathode

Membrane Cap Assembly

Air Vents

Anode

Counter-Clockwise to tighten

Clockwise to loosen