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pH ELECTRODE CLEANING PROCEDURE
General
Soak in Hanna
HI 7061
or
HI 8061
General
Cleaning Solution for approximately ½ hour.
Protein
Soak in Hanna
HI 7073
or
HI 8073
Protein
Cleaning Solution for 15 minutes.
Inorganic
Soak in Hanna
HI 7074
Inorganic Cleaning
Solution for 15 minutes.
Oil/grease
Rinse with Hanna
HI 7077
or
HI 8077
Oil and
Fat Cleaning Solution.
IMPORTANT:
After performing any of the cleaning procedures, rinse the
electrode thoroughly with distilled water, refill the reference chamber with
fresh electrolyte (not necessary for gel-filled electrodes) and soak the electrode
in
HI 70300
or
HI 80300
Storage Solution for at least 1 hour before taking
measurements.
EC Probe Maintenance
Rinse the probe with clean water after measurements. If a more thorough
cleaning is required, remove the probe sleeve and clean the probe with a cloth
or a nonabrasive detergent. Make sure to reinsert the sleeve onto the probe
properly and in the right direction. After cleaning the probe, recalibrate the
instrument.
The platinum rings support is made of glass. Take great care while handling
the probe.