API AP-3580, Manual

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HELPFUL HINTS
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DO NOT fi ll disk while in the meter. Fill the disk on a clean, dry surface.
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The disk should not contain any large air bubbles. Air bubbles will cause
erroneous results.
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Empty syringe of previous water sample before fi lling with next water
sample.
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Remove the fi lled disk from the meter after testing.
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Disks are sensitive to moisture and UV light. Only open new disk packaging
when needed for a new test.
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Store new, packaged disks between 70°-80° F (21° – 27° C).
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Disks cannot be used more than once.
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Do not touch top or bottom of disk. Handle disk by the edge.
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Fill the disk on a dark surface to more easily see the sample water.
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Only the Universal Disk Cover (Code 1719) can be used with the API
AQUASPIN.
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Keep the chamber clean and dry. Gently swab LED and photodiode lenses
located around the hub with a cotton swab dampened with streak-free
window cleaner. Do not use alcohol. It will leave a thin fi lm over the lenses
when dry.
RANGES
AQUASPIN Freshwater Disk (Code FW01)
Test Factor Range Display Abbreviation
Alkalinity/KH 0-250 ppm ALK/KH
Ammonia 0.0-4.0 ppm AMMO
General Hardness/GH 20-500 ppm G HARD
pH 4.5-10.0 pH
Phosphate 0.0-2.0 ppm PHOS
Nitrate 0-250 ppm NITRATE
Nitrite 0.0-2.0 ppm NITRITE
AQUASPIN Saltwater Disk (Code SW01)
Test Factor Range Display Abbreviation
Alkalinity/KH 0-300 ppm ALK/KH
Ammonia 0.0-4.0 ppm AMMO
Calcium 200-800 ppm Ca
pH 6.5-10.0 pH
Phosphate 0.0-2.0 ppm PHOS
Magnesium 500-2200 ppm Mg
Nitrate 0-60 ppm NITRATE
Nitrite 0.0-2.0 ppm NITRITE