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Contents

Getting Started

Instrument Layout and Buttons

How to Select and Perform a Test

Error Messages

Cleaning the Optics

Check Standards

Accessing the Memory

Procedures for Testing

How to Get Accurate Results

Blanking

Sample Dilution

Table of Tests

Test Instructions

Chlorine

Cyanuric Acid

Total Alkalinity

Calcium Hardness

Bromine

Water Balance

Procedure

Calculation

Interpreting the Result

Technical Specifications

Summary of Contents for Pooltest 3

Page 1: ...1 Pooltest Pooltest 3 Pooltest 4 Pooltest 6 User Manual ZIINST49 ...

Page 2: ...ucture Water balance Maintain optimum water balance to avoid corrosion or scaling Cost efficiency Optimise your pool treatment plan Backed by over 100 years of research our equipment has been designed to make testing simple and easy Our technology delivers reliable results to drive confident water quality management ensuring that we can all bathe and play safely At Palintest we deliver ...

Page 3: ...ndards 10 Accessing the Memory 11 Procedures for Testing 12 How to Get Accurate Results 12 Blanking 14 Sample Dilution 14 Table of Tests 15 Test Instructions 16 Chlorine 16 pH 20 Cyanuric Acid 22 Total Alkalinity 24 Calcium Hardness 26 Bromine 28 Water Balance 30 Procedure 30 Calculation 30 Interpreting the Result 31 Technical Specifications 32 ...

Page 4: ...ument is waterproof to IP67 However for optimum performance please ensure it is clean and dry before use Cell holder for test tubes Replace Batteries if this icon appears Backlit Screen To switch backlight on or off hold down the On Off button when turning instrument on Read button On Off button Blank button Menu button This also allows access to the memory see Accessing the Memory 4 ...

Page 5: ...5 www palintest com Made in UK 01234567890 Serial Number Battery Cover Please take care not to damage gasket when replacing the 2 x AA batteries ...

Page 6: ... all tests For specific test details see Test Instructions Cl2 5 Pooltest Select a test by pressing the Menu key Scroll through the list until the desired test is highlighted 1 10 Place a test tube containing pool or spa water without test tablets in the cell holder 2 ...

Page 7: ...he blank Blanking enables the instrument to set the correct zero value This ensures the final result will be accurate even when testing water that is cloudy or coloured The blank value is held in memory However blanking should be performed again each time a new sample is taken from the pool or spa 3 4 ...

Page 8: ...reagents according to the Test Instructions Place this sample tube in the cell holder 5 Pooltest mg L Cl2 Pooltest Press the read sample key The screen will show that reading is in progress 6 When complete a result will appear on screen 7 ...

Page 9: ...following page or contact your local Palintest Branch or Distributor E7 External light is entering the test cell or there is contamination affecting the internal light path Clean the optics see below clean the test tube ensure light cap is fitted correctly and use instrument away from bright light E8 Indicates a fault in an optical component Instrument requires a service and recalibration E9 Insuf...

Page 10: ...Clean optical windows gently with a soft non abrasive cloth dampened with water Do not use solvents Instrument failure due to contamination is not covered by warranty Check Standards Sets of Check Standards for Pooltest Instruments are available from Palintest These verify that the instrument is correctly calibrated and performing correctly ...

Page 11: ...Menu button The most recent test result will be displayed Further presses of the Menu button will show previous test results The instrument always stores the last ten results numbered in reverse order with 1 being most recent Accessing the Memory ...

Page 12: ...s for Testing Rinse all equipment thoroughly with the water that is being tested 1 Use Palintest Photometer tablets Rapid dissolving and Comparator tablets are not suitable 3 When filling tubes to the 10 mL line ensure the level is as shown 2 ...

Page 13: ...es in the pooltest instrument with white diamond aligned to the mark on the instrument 6 During sample testing or blanking remove any attached bubbles by capping the tube and rotating as shown 4 Ensure tubes are dry on the outside before placing them in the instrument 5 ...

Page 14: ...d specifically However it is important that the photometer is blanked using the water that is being tested If a result is above the range of the test a symbol will appear in front of the result In this case it will be necessary to dilute the sample with deionised water and repeat the test Important pH and Alkalinity tests are not suitable for dilution A dilution tube is available from Palintest to...

Page 15: ... Pooltest 4 Pooltest 6 Pooltest 3 HR Pooltest 4 HR Pooltest 6 HR Chlorine Free and Total Cl2 5 0 5 mg L Chlorine Free and Total Cl2 10 0 10 mg L pH Phenol Red pH 6 5 8 4 pH Cyanuric Acid CYA 0 200 mg L Total Alkalinity Alk T 0 500 mg L Calcium Hardness Calc 0 500 mg L Calcium Hardness for Salt Pools Calc NaCl 0 500 mg L Bromine Br2 0 10 mg L ...

Page 16: ...e leaving a few drops Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 1 or one DPD XF Tablet 2 Free and Total Chlorine Cl2 5 and Cl2 10 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Two Ranges 0 5 mg L use DPD 1 and DPD 3 Tablet 0 10 mg L use DPD XF and DPD XT Tablet ...

Page 17: ...17 4 6 mg L Cl2 Pooltest Fill with further sample to the 10 mL line Cap the tube Stir Take the Photometer Reading Result Free Chlorine 5 7 ...

Page 18: ...18 8 10 Keep tube and contents to measure Total Chlorine If no shock treatment has been used continue to step 12 Crush and Stir Add one Oxystop Tablet Replace cap and wait 9 11 X 1 minute ...

Page 19: ...3 Crush and stir Add one DPD 3 or DPD XT Tablet 12 14 Replace cap and wait 2 minutes Take the Photometer Reading Result Total Chlorine NB Combined Chlorine Total Chlorine Free Chlorine 15 mg L Cl2 Pooltest ...

Page 20: ...20 1 3 Fill tube with sample precisely to 10 mL Crush and stir Add one Phenol Red tablet 2 pH Phenol Red Colour Change Yellow to Red Range 6 5 8 4 ...

Page 21: ...21 4 Replace cap Take the Photometer reading 5 pH Pooltest ...

Page 22: ...2 1 3 Fill tube with sample to the 10 mL line Wait to let tablet disintegrate Add one Cyanuric Acid tablet DO NOT CRUSH 2 X Cyanuric Acid CYA Colour Change Clear to Cloudy Range 0 200 mg L CYA 2 minutes ...

Page 23: ...23 4 6 Crush any remaining tablet and mix Take the Photometer reading Replace cap 5 CYA Pooltest mg L ...

Page 24: ...ube with sample to the 10 mL line Crush thoroughly and mix Ensure all particles have completely dissolved Add one Alkaphot tablet 2 Total Alkalinity T Alk Colour Change Yellow to Green to Blue Range 0 500 mg L CaCO3 ...

Page 25: ...25 4 Replace cap and wait 1 minute Mix again if the colour is not uniform 5 6 Take the Photometer reading mg L CaCO3 Pooltest ...

Page 26: ...ll tube with sample to the 10 mL line Add one Calcicol No 2 tablet crush and mix Add one Calcicol No 1 tablet crush and mix 2 Calcium Hardness Calc Calc NaCl Colour Change Violet to Orange Range 0 500 mg L CaCO3 ...

Page 27: ...27 4 Replace cap Wait 2 minutes 6 Take the Photometer reading mg L CaCO3 Pooltest 5 ...

Page 28: ...28 Bromine Br2 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Range 0 10 0 mg L Br2 1 3 Rinse tube with sample leaving a few drops Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 1 Tablet 2 ...

Page 29: ...29 4 6 Fill with further sample to the 10 mL line Cap the tube Stir Take the Photometer Reading Result mg L Total Bromine 5 7 mg L Br2 Pooltest ...

Page 30: ...st for pH and write this directly in line 3 4 Add the three values together this is the Palintest Water Balance Index 5 Compare this result to the ranges given in the table under Interpreting the Result Palintest Index is based on 28 C 82 F For high temperature pools and spas add 0 1 to the value For unheated pools and spas subtract 0 1 1 Calcium Hardness Factor 2 Total Alkalinity Factor 3 pH Valu...

Page 31: ...orrosive 10 6 10 9 Acceptable Balance Retest water regularly 11 0 11 2 Ideal Balance No action required 11 3 11 6 Acceptable Balance Retest water regularly 11 7 12 6 Scale Forming Decrease pH to 7 2 7 5 Decrease Total Alkalinity to 150 mg l or lower as necessary Retest Water Balance Above 12 6 Highly Scale Forming NB If scale forms or corrosion is apparent seek expert advice even if an ideal balan...

Page 32: ...tic wavelength selection of 530 nm or 575 nm Wavelength Tolerance 2 nm Filter Bandwidth 10 nm LCD Display 128 x 64 pixel screen with Backlight Instrument Operating Temperature Range 0 50 C Waterproof Rating IP 67 Test Cells 25 mm diameter tubes Blank Zero setting Held in memory can be reset at any time Power Supply 2 x 1 5V AA batteries auto switch off Size 150 x 65 x 42 mm Weight 200 g including ...

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