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Replace solution in the protective cap with a few drops of
HI 70300
storage solution or, in its absence, filling solution (
HI 7071
for single
junction or
HI 7082
for double junction electrodes). Follow the
Preparation Procedure above before taking measurements.
Note:
NEVER STORE THE ELECTRODE IN DISTILLED WATER OR DRY.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Inspect the electrode and the cable. The cable used for connection to
the meter must be intact and there must be no points of broken
insulation on the cable or cracks on the electrode stem or bulb.
Connectors must be perfectly clean and dry.
If any scratches or cracks are present, replace the electrode.
Rinse off any salt deposits with water.
For refillable electrodes
Refill it with fresh electrolyte (
HI 7071
for single junction or
HI 7082
for double junction electrodes). Allow the electrode to stand upright for
1 hour. Follow the Storage Procedure above.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
- General
:
soak in HANNA
HI 7061
general cleaning solu-
tion for approximately 1 hour.
Removal of films, dirt or deposits on the membrane/junction:
-
Protein
:
soak in HANNA
HI 7073
protein cleaning solution
for 15 minutes
-
Inorganic:
soak in Hanna
HI 7074
inorganic cleaning solu-
tion for 15 minutes
-
Oil/grease:
rinse with Hanna
HI 7077
Oil & Fat cleaning
solution
IMPORTANT:
After performing any of the cleaning procedures, rinse
the electrode thoroughly with distilled water, drain and refill the
reference chamber with fresh electrolyte (not necessary for gel filled
electrodes), and soak the electrode in
HI 70300
storage solution for at
least 1 hour before taking measurements.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Evaluate performance of your electrode based on the following
possibilities.
• Noise
(readings fluctuate up and down) could be due to:
- Clogged/Dirty Junction:
refer to the cleaning procedure above.
- Loss of shielding
due to low electrolyte level (for refillable
electrodes only): refill with fresh
HI 7071
for single junction
electrodes or
HI 7082
for double junction electrodes.
Note:
To prevent damage to the pH electrode, remove it from the
sample before turning the meter off.
With the meter OFF, detach the electrode from the meter and
immerse it in the storage solution.
PREPARATION
Remove the protective cap.
DO NOT BE ALARMED IF SALT DEPOSITS ARE PRESENT.
This is normal with electrodes and they will disappear when rinsed
with water.
During transport tiny bubbles of air may form inside the glass bulb.
The electrode cannot function properly under these conditions. These
bubbles can be removed by "shaking down" the electrode as you
would do with a glass thermometer.
If the bulb and/or junction are dry, soak the electrode in
HI 70300
storage solution for at least one hour.
For refillable electrodes
If the filling solution (electrolyte) is less than 1 cm (½") below the fill
hole, add
HI 7082
(3.5M KCl electrolyte solution) for double junction
or
HI
7071
(3.5M KCl+AgCl electrolyte solution) for single junction
electrodes.
For a faster response unscrew the fill hole screw during measurements.
For AmpHel
®
electrodes
If the electrode does not respond to pH changes, the battery is run
down and the electrode should be replaced.
MEASUREMENT
Rinse the electrode tip with distilled water.
Immerse the tip (4 cm /1½") in the sample and stir gently for
approx. 30 seconds.
For a faster response and to avoid cross contamination of the samples,
rinse the electrode tip with a few drops of the solution to be tested,
before taking measurements.
STORAGE
To minimize clogging and ensure a quick response time, the glass
bulb and the junction should be kept moist and not allowed to dry
out.
ELECTRODE CONDITIONING
AND MAINTENANCE
