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For refillable electrodes**: Refill the electrode with fresh electrolyte (
HI7071
for single
junction or
HI7082
for double junction electrodes). Allow
the electrode to stand upright for 1 hour. Follow the Storage
Procedure above.
CLEANING PROCEDURE
General
Soak in Hanna Instruments
HI7061
general
cleaning solution for approx. 30 minutes.
Removal of films, dirt or deposits on the membrane/junction:
Protein
Soak in Hanna Instruments
HI7073
protein
cleaning solution for 15 minutes.
Inorganic
Soak in Hanna Instruments
HI7074
inorganic
cleaning solution for 15 minutes.
Oil/grease
Rinse with Hanna Instruments
HI7077
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
HI70300
storage solution for at least 1 hour before reinstalling it.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Evaluate your electrode performance based on the fol-
lowing.
• Noise (Readings fluctuate up and down) could be due to:
- Clogged/Dirty Junction: Refer to the Cleaning Proce-
dure above.
- Loss of shielding due to low electrolyte level (in refillable
electrodes only): refill with
HI7071
for single junction
or
HI7082
for double junction electrodes.
• Dry Membrane/Junction: Soak in storage solution
HI 70300
for at least 1 hour. Check to make sure the
installation is such as to create a well for the electrode
bulb to constantly remain moist.
• Drifting: Soak the electrode tip in warm Hanna Instru-
ments Solution
HI7082
for one hour and rinse tip with
distilled water (refill with fresh
HI7071
for single junction
electrodes and
HI7082
for double junction electrodes if
necessary).
• Low Slope: Refer to the cleaning procedure above.