Salt waterproof pocketester for pools – LaMotte SALT WATERPROOF POCKETESTER User Manual
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SALT WATERPROOF POCKETESTER
FOR POOLS
CODE 5-0070-PT
CONDITIONING BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove the transparent cap. Fill the cap approximately half full with tap water or
1.
calibration standard.
Recap the EcoTestr and soak for at least 15 minutes.
2.
Rinse the cap after use.
3.
The sensor is now activated and ready to use.
4.
CALIBRATION
The tester is factory calibrated. However, to ensure accuracy regular calibration is
recommended using the 4.0 ppt Calibration Standard (Code 6004-J) which is sold
separately. Calibrate once to twice a month depending on use.
If the sensor was stored dry, follow Conditioning Before First Use procedure for
1.
best results.
Press
2.
to turn on the tester.
Dip sensor fully into the pocketester cap of standard solution. Wait for the value to
3.
stabilize.
Press
4.
to enter the calibration sequence. Display fl ashes CAL momentarily and
then shows a fl ashing default reading.
Press and hold
5.
while the display is still fl ashing to scroll to the standard
solution value. (The menu is a looping menu so the entire menu can be viewed
repeatedly).
Release when the standard solution value is displayed. Wait for the auto
6.
confi rmation. (
Ent)
To abort calibration, press
7.
to escape (ESC )
The instrument is calibrated.
8.
TESTING
NOTE: The Salt PockeTester measures in part per thousand ppt which is 1 part per
thousand (ppt) = 1000 parts per million (ppm) Example: 3.1 ppt = 3,100 ppm
Remove cap and press
1.
to turn on the tester.
Dip sensor fully into the pocketester cap of pool water sample.
2.
Stir once and let the reading stabilize. Note the measured value.
3.
To hold reading, press
4.
Screen fl ashes HO once, then displays measurement
with blinking unit (ppt) to indicate that tester is in the hold mode. Press
again
to cancel hold mode (HC).
Press
5.
to shut the tester off.
NOTE: tester automatically shuts off after 8.5 minutes of non-use to conserve
batteries.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the stainless steel sensor by periodically rinsing in alcohol for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse sensor in clean water after each use.