Hach DR1300 FL, User Manual

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7. Push Enter to save the results.
8. Immediately rinse the sample vial and cap three times with
deionized water (or distilled water). Keep the caps on the sample
vials when not in use.
8.2 Do a calibration check
Use the DR1300 FL Fluorescence Standards Kit to do a calibration
check at regular intervals. Refer to
Consumables and replacement
parts on page 25 for ordering information.
1. Make sure that the DR1300 FL Fluorescence Standards Kit is
within the expiration date.
2. Get the Certificate of Analysis for the DR1300 FL Fluorescence
Standards Kit.
The Certificate of Analysis is available at
https://app.hach.com/coaweb/customer_coa_request.asp .
3. Push Enter to set the instrument to on. Keep the sample port cover
closed during startup.
4. After startup, make sure that the sample port is clean. Use a soft
cloth or no-lint paper tissue (or air duster) to clean the sample port
as necessary.
5. Install the vial adapter in the instrument. Push in the tabs on the
sides of the vial adapter. Refer to
Install the vial adapter, vial and
vial cover on page 15.
6. Select CALIBRATION , then select the parameter to measure.
7. Select CALIBRATION CHECK .
8. Measure deionized water as follows:
a. Fill a sample vial with deionized water.
b. Clean the external surface of the sample vial with a no-lint cloth.
c. Install the sample vial in the vial adapter.
d. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
e. Push Enter to select ZERO .
9. Measure the Standard 1 vial as follows:
a. Clean the Standard 1 vial with a no-lint cloth.
b. Install the Standard 1 vial in the vial adapter.
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