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•  Turn the meter on by pressing the button. All 

segments will be displayed. When the display 
shows “

Add

”, “

C.1

” with “

Press

” blinking, the 

meter is ready.

•  Fill the cuvette with 10 mL of unreacted sample 

and replace the cap. Place the cuvette into the 
meter and close the meter’s cap.

•  Press the button. When the display shows 

Add

”, “

C.2

” with “

Press

” blinking the meter 

is zeroed.

•  Remove the cuvette from the meter and unscrew 

the cap. Add the content of one packet of 

HI708-0

 reagent. Replace the cap and shake 

gently until it is completely dissolved. Place the 
cuvette back into the meter.

•  Press and hold the button until the timer is 

displayed on the LCD (the display will show 
the countdown prior to the measurement) or, 
alternatively, wait for 10 minutes and press the 
button.

•  The instrument displays concentration in ppm 

of nitrite (NO ). To convert the displayed 
concentration to nitrate - nitrogen (NO -N) 
divide the reading by 3.29. To convert the 
displayed concentration to sodium nitrite 
(NaNO

2

) multiply the reading by 1.5. 

The meter automatically turns off after 
10 minutes.

Light High:

 There is too much light to perform a measurement. Please 

check the preparation of the zero cuvette.

Light Low:

 There is not enough light to perform a measurement. Please 

check the preparation of the zero cuvette.

Inverted Cuvettes:

 The sample and the zero cuvette are inverted.

Under Range:

 A blinking “

0

” indicates that the sample absorbs less 

light than the zero reference. Check the procedure and make sure you 
use the same cuvette for reference (zero) and measurement.

Over Range:

 A flashing value of the maximum concentration indicates 

the reading is over range. Dilute the sample and re-run the test.

Battery Low:

 The battery must be replaced soon.

Dead Battery:

 This indicates that the battery is dead and must 

be replaced. Once this indication is displayed, normal operation of 
the instrument will be interrupted. Change the battery and restart 
the meter.

Thank You

Thank you for choosing a Hanna Instruments product. Please read this instruction 
manual carefully before using the instrument.  
For more information about Hanna Instruments and our products, visit 
www.hannainst.com. 
For technical support, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office or e-mail us at 
[email protected]
Find your local Hanna Instruments Office on www.hannainst.com.

Please examine this product carefully. Make sure that the instrument is not damaged. If 
any damage occurred during shipment, please contact your local Hanna Instruments Office.
Each 

HI708

 meter is supplied complete with:

• Sample Cuvettes and Caps (2 pcs.)
• Reagents for 6 tests
• 1.5V AAA Battery (1 pc.)
• Instruction Manual and Quick Reference Guide

Preliminary Examination

Range

0 to 150 ppm

Resolution

1 ppm

Accuracy

±3 ppm ±5% of reading @25 °C/77 °F

Light Source

Light Emitting Diode @470 nm

Light Detector

Silicon Photocell

Method

Adaptation of the Ferrous Sulfate method. The reaction between 
nitrite and the reagent causes a greenish-brown tint in the 
sample.

Environment

0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); max 95% RH non-condesing

Battery Type

1.5V AAA (1 pc.)

Auto-Shut off

After 10 minutes of non-use

Dimensions

86.0 x 61.0 x 37.5 mm (3.4 x 2.4 x 1.5”)

Weight

52 g (1.84 oz.)

Specifications

Cover
Cuvette with cap

Cuvette holder

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Operation Button

Functional Description

Errors and Warnings

Measurement Procedure

Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction or appearance of 

its products without advance notice.

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