LaMotte OZONE - DPD LIQUID User Manual
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OZONE TEST PROCEDURE - DPD METHOD
Read the 1200 Colorimeter Manual before proceeding. Carefully 
wipe tubes dry before inserting into the colorimeter chamber.
FREE AVAILABLE CHLORINE
Push the
READ
button. Record 
reading as ppm 
Total Residual 
Chlorine.
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2.55
ZERO
READ
1200 COLORIMETER
8.
Insert the 
tube into the 
chamber, being 
sure to align 
the index line 
with the arrow 
on the meter. 
Close the lid.
7.
Cap tube and 
invert to mix. 
Wipe tube dry. 
Make reading 
within 30 seconds.
6.
Add 5 drops DPD 
#1A Free Chlorine 
Reagent (6740), 
and 5 drops of 
*DPD #1B Free 
Chlorine Reagent 
(6741).
5.
Remove the tube 
and add 5 drops 
DPD #3 Total 
Chlorine Reagent 
(6743). Swirl to 
mix.
4.
Push the
READ
button to turn the 
meter on. Press 
the 
ZERO button
and hold it for 
2 seconds until 
bla
is displayed.
Release the button 
to take a zero 
reading (0.00 ppm). 
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ZERO
READ
1200 COLORIMETER
3.
Insert the 
tube into the 
chamber, being 
sure to align 
the index line 
with the arrow 
on the meter. 
Close the lid. 
This tube is the 
blank or zero.
2.
Rinse and fill a 
colorimeter tube 
(0290) to the 
10 mL line with 
sample water. 
Cap and wipe 
dry.
1.
