LaMotte Tracer SAL Meter - Manual (Page 16)

Electrode Cleaning Recommendations
Do not soak the electrode in the solutions for longer than the
recommended length of time. To do so may cause a reference
potential shift which will cause a degradation in performance or
failure. When cleaning the probe, do not scratch or damage the
platinized electrode surfaces.
Contaminant Cleaning Solution Procedure
Water soluble
substances Deionized water Soak or scrub with a soft brush.
Rinse thoroughly with DI
water and dry.
Grease and
oil Warm water and
household detergant Soak or scrub with a soft brush,
maximun 10 minutes. Rinse
thoroughly with DI water and
dry.
Heavy grease Alcohol Soak for a maximum of 5
minutes. Scrub with a soft
brush. Rinse thoroughly with
DI water and dry.
Lime and
hydroxide
coatings and oil 10% Acetic acid Soak until coating dissolves,
maximum 5 minutes. Rinse
thoroughly with DI water and
dry.
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