API AP-3580, Manual

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High pH results Water sample temperature
above 100 °F (38 °C)
interferes with pH reagent
For water samples over 100
°F (38 °C) subtract 0.3 from
pH result or, for the most
accurate result, wait until
water sample is below 90 °F
(32 °C) to test
Disk not spinning Lid open, meter not
powered on, low battery,
disk or disk cover pressed
down too tightly on hub
Close lid, power on meter,
charge the battery or plug
meter into a stable power
source, remove the disk/disk
cover and place back in the
chamber more gently
Fast electrical transients
may disrupt operation of the
API AQUASPIN meter
Restart the test to resume
normal operation
Trouble connecting to
computer by USB
Broken connection Press and hold power button
for 1 second.
Meter won’t turn on Needs reset or evaluated Contact Support
METER CHECK DISK TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Do not attempt to separate the components of the Meter Check Disk (Code AP-
1705). The Meter Check Disk consists of a disk with a permanently attached cover.
Do not
fi ll the Meter Check Disk with water. Water is not used during the meter
check procedure.
Range Check Procedure
The Meter Check Disk is used to verify the performance of a meter. It is not used
to recalibrate the meter. Meters are calibrated at the time of manufacture. The
meter is performing satisfactorily if readings using the Meter Check Disk are within
the ranges provided on the Meter Check Disk pouch. Range speci fi cations
are speci fi c to the disk identi fi ed by the serial number on the pouch. The range
speci fi cations will vary from disk to disk. The exact readings from a speci fi c disk may
vary from meter to meter.
1. Follow the Cleaning procedure on page 21 to clean the light chamber and
optic lenses.
2. Tap select Disk Series.
3. Tap
MCD to select Meter Check Disk.
4. Tap to return to the test screen.
5. Remove the Meter Check Disk from the foil pouch. DO NOT remove the black
cover from the disk.
6. Insert the Meter Check Disk. Close the lid.
7. Tap
to start test.
8. Results will be displayed.
9. Compare the results on the display to the values on the chart shown on the
pouch.
10. Replace the Meter Check Disk in the foil pouch for storage.
If the results are not within the range shown on the pouch, contact Support.