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• The outer junction sleeve can be removed and cleaned with purified water.
Once cleaned a small amount of supplied gel electrolyte should be added to
refresh the junction and improve the pH measurement.
Note:
Never immerse the tester over the maximum immersion level.
Refilling the Electrode
• To remove the electrode sleeve, rotate it carefully and slide it off the probe body,
keeping it parallel to the pH electrode.
Note:
Handle the probe with care, the
pH electrode stem is made of glass.
• Rinse off any traces of electrolyte
gel from the sleeve. Soak the tip in
HI700601
General purpose cleaning
solution or
HI700630
Meat, grease
and fats acid cleaning solution for
20 minutes. Rinse with distilled or
deionized.
• Refill the reference well with
HI9071
Gelled bridge electrolyte.
• Replace the sleeve making sure that the black O ring is
fixed inside the electrode.
• Rinse off excess gel with distilled or deionized water.
• Shake the probe down as you would do with a clinical
thermometer to eliminate any trapped air bubbles.
• Soak the probe in
HI70300
Electrode storage solution for a
minimum of 30 minutes before calibrating.
Accessories
pH Buffer Solution
HI70004P
pH 4.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs.)
HI70007P
pH 7.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs.)
HI77400P
pH 4.01 & 7.01 buffer solution, 20 mL sachet (10 pcs., 5 each)
Electrode Cleaning Solution
HI700601P
General purpose cleaning solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs.)
HI700630P
Meat, grease and fats acid cleaning solution, 20 mL sachet (25 pcs.)
Electrode Storage Solution
HI70300L
Electrode storage solution, 500 mL
HI70300M
Electrode storage solution, 230 mL
HI9072
Electrode storage solution, 13 mL dropper
Electrode Fill Solution
HI9071
Gelled bridge electrolyte
Auto-Off
From measurement mode, press and hold the ON/OFF
button. The LCD will show "OFF", "CAL" followed by
"d08" (default setting, 8 minutes). Release the ON/OFF
button. A single press on the ON/OFF button will change
the auto-off timer to "d60" (60 minutes). To disable the
auto-off feature press the ON/OFF button again, LCD will
show "d--". Press and hold to exit.
Clear Calibration
To clear the user calibration and restore the tester
to factory default. From calibration mode, press and
hold the ON/OFF button, the LCD will show "CLr".
“Err” Message
In calibration mode, if the probe is in the correct
buffer solution and the "Err" message is displayed, the
probe should be cleaned. Soak the probe in cleaning
solution for 20 minutes. Rinse with water and hydrate
electrode in storage solution for a minimum of 30
minutes before calibrating.
Battery Indicator
When the battery level is low, the tag on the LCD will
blink. When the battery is depleted the "Erb" message
is displayed and the tester is powered off.
Care & Maintenance
General Information
Please read the information below, to ensure the highest possible accuracy:
• Fresh buffer should be used for each calibration, once the sachets are opened
the buffer value can change over time.
• For improved accuracy a two-point calibration is recommended.
• If the electrode is slow or sluggish, soak it in cleaning solution for 20
minutes. Rinse with water and hydrate the electrode in storage solution for a
minimum of 30 minutes before calibrating.
• If measurements are taken successively, rinse the probe thoroughly in
distilled or deionized water to eliminate cross-contamination.
• When not in use, add a few drops of storage solution to the protective cap
to keep the glass tip and the junction hydrated. If storage solution is not
available, pH 4.01 or pH 7.01 buffer can be used. Never store the probe in
distilled or deionized water.
Battery Replacement
To change the CR2032 lithium-ion battery, turn
the battery cover located on the back of the tester
counterclockwise to unlock. Remove cover and
replace the battery with positive (+) side facing out.
Note:
Only use the battery type specified in
the manual. Old batteries should be disposed
in accordance with local regulations.
Warranty
The
HI981036
is warranted for a period of one year against defects in
workmanship and materials when used for its intended purpose and maintained
according to instructions. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement free
of charge. Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed
maintenance is not covered. If service is required, contact your local Hanna
Instruments Office. If under warranty, report the model number, date of
purchase, serial number and the nature of the problem. If the repair is not
covered by the warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. If the
instrument is to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned
Goods Authorization (RGA) number from the Technical Service department and
then send it with shipping costs prepaid. When shipping any instrument, make
sure it is properly packaged for complete protection.
Recommendations for Users
Before using this product, make sure it is entirely suitable for your specific
application and for the environment in which it is used. Any variation introduced by
the user to the supplied equipment may degrade the tester’s performance. For yours
and the tester’s safety do not use or store the meter in hazardous environments.
Certification
All Hanna Instruments conform to the
CE European Directives
.
Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment
. The product
should not be treated as household waste. Instead hand it over to
the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment which will conserve natural resources.
Disposal of waste batteries.
This product contains batteries, do
not dispose of them with other household waste. Hand them over
to the appropriate collection point for recycling.
Ensuring proper product and battery disposal prevents potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health. For more information,
contact your city, your local household waste disposal service, the place of
purchase or go to
www.hannainst.com
.
Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction, or
appearance of its products without advance notice.
All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent
of the copyright owner, Hanna Instruments Inc., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02895, USA.
IST981036 10/19
RoHS
compliant
HI981036
Meat pH Tester
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