Sensafe eXact LEADQuick Instruction Manual

Ideal for screening for lead, mercury, and cadmium in potable water, kit number 486900-w lead and mercury

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Ideal for Screening for Lead, Mercury,
and Cadmium in Potable Water
For use with eXact
LEADQuick
U.S. Patent No. 7,333,194
South African Patent
# 2007/0628;
and other patent
applications including:
International Patent
Appln. No. PCT/US2005
/033985; and EU Patent
#1,725,864
Contains 50 Tests
For Your Safety:
Please read the entire manual
before using the test kit.
This Instruction Manual does not include a
test procedure for Lead in paint. Visit
www.sensafe.com for details.
Manufactured by:
Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
www.SENSAFE.com
©2013 Industrial Test Systems, Inc. • EXACT
trademarks of Industrial Test Systems, Inc., Rock Hill, SC, USA
Revision 02/20/13
Kit Number 486900-W (Lead and Mercury)
(For Lead Soil Testing, see page 15)
Instruction Manual
®
Photometer
and LEADQuick
®
Parameter
Lead in Water
Mercury in Water
Cadmium in Water
Spiked Recovery Method
Tips for Best Accuracy
Instrument Operation
ReadySnap™ 1 Procedure 7
Kit Specifications
Battery Installation
Warranty (2 year)
Lead Recovery Samples
Summary of Chemistry
Lead Test Interferences
MSDS Sheets
Lead in Soil Method
are
Kit Components
486900-W
Page MENU
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PB2
3
HG3
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CD4
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  • Page 1 Spiked Recovery Method Tips for Best Accuracy This Instruction Manual does not include a Instrument Operation test procedure for Lead in paint. Visit ReadySnap™ 1 Procedure 7 www.sensafe.com for details. Kit Specifications Battery Installation Warranty (2 year) Lead Recovery Samples Manufactured by: Summary of Chemistry Industrial Test Systems, Inc.
  • Page 2 Lead in Water Test Procedure Uses Reagent Set 486901. PREPARE SAMPLE FOR TESTING Collect water sample in 50mL conical tube to the 50mL line. Add five (5) drops of ACID-1 Reagent, Part No. 486999. Mix and allow to sit for at least five (5) minutes.
  • Page 3 Mercury in Water Test Procedure Uses Reagent Set 486901. PREPARE SAMPLE FOR TESTING Collect water sample in 50mL conical tube to the 50mL line. Add three (3) drops of ACID-1 Reagent, Part No. 486999. Mix and allow to sit for at least five (5) minutes.
  • Page 4 Cadmium in Water Test Procedure Uses Reagent Set 486904. PREPARE SAMPLE FOR TESTING Collect water sample in 50mL conical tube to the 50mL line. Add five (5) drops of HCl-1 Reagent, Part No. 486994. Mix and allow to sit for five (5) minutes. After 5 minute wait, TEST SAMPLE is ready for testing.
  • Page 5 Spiked Recovery Test Method for Interferences: The Spiked Recovery Test Method (also referred to as Standard Additions Method) is used to verify that LEADQuick gives accurate results for your water sample. If you find an unexplained difference in results ™ when compared to another test method it is reasonable that you should resolve the issue.
  • Page 6 If conversion table(s) are supplied, they have a unique revision number. It is recommended that you visit www.sensafe.com to check for any updated revisions and details. Tests are calibrated at 75°F +/- 2°F (24°C +/- 1°C). It is recommended that the water sample be warmed before testing if sample temperature is below 60°F / 16°C.
  • Page 7: Key Functions

    Instrument Operation Summary Key Functions Description Function While meter is off, when pressed, this turns meter on. ZERO/ON When meter is on, when pressed, this zeros meter. When pressed, this initiates countdown timing and READ count up timing as appropriate for the MENU test. When pressed and re-pressed, this advances the MENU display to the next MENU test.
  • Page 8 eXact LEADQuick Photometer ® ITEM PICTURED COMPONENT LETTER NAME Mixing Cap Cell (Built-in Plastic, 4 ml) LCD Display READ Button MENU Button ZERO/ON Button Battery Cover with loop for lanyard AAA Batteries (x4) NOT INCLUDED – eXact LEADQuick Meter Specifications ®...
  • Page 9: Top View

    If the meter is faulty or otherwise defective contact ITS by phone (+1-803-329-9712 Ext. 0) or email (its@sensafe.com) to describe the problem and obtain a return authorization form before returning the photometer to ITS. Damage caused by improper packing of the photometer for return shipment to ITS will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 10 Lead Recovery in Various Water Samples: Our laboratory has performed numerous Spiked Recovery tests using water samples from around the world. The water samples were obtained in the locations as identified below. The water was collected in clean plastic bottles and shipped to our lab. The samples were not pre- served by acid and not refrigerated.
  • Page 11 9.0 and 9.6 pH. A test kit is also available for detection of Lead in paint. Contact our Sales Department for details, or go to www.sensafe.com.
  • Page 12: Kit Specifications

    Table 1: Lead Test (PB2 & PB6 MENU) Interferences (Similar interferences can be expected for Mercury and Cadmium Tests.) Interference Interference Level Level Aluminum, Al 2 mg/L Magnesium, Mg 200 mg/L Barium, Ba 3 mg/L Manganese, Mn 0.5 mg/L Bromide, Br 20 mg/L Mercury, Hg 0.01 mg/L...
  • Page 13 MSDS 1 MSDS 2 Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1 Chemical Identification Section 1 Chemical Identification Catalog # / Description: Part Number 486999 Catalog # / Description: Part Number 488375-B Name: eXact Reagent Acid-1 (17 ml) Name: eXact Reagent Pb-2 (15 ml)
  • Page 14 MSDS 3 MSDS 4 Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1 Chemical Identification Section 1 Chemical Identification Catalog # / Description: Part Number 486997 Catalog # / Description: Part Number 486995 Name: eXact Strip Pb-3 (50) Name: eXact Strip Pb-4 (50) ®...
  • Page 15 LEADQuick Method for Lead in Soil: ™ Extraction Method (Pb-1P, 0.1 ml scoop, and 50 ml Plastic Conical tube are not supplied, but required to perform this test) Add one level scoop (0.1 ml volume scoop, which holds approximately 0.14 grams) of soil sample to a clean 50 ml, graduated, plastic conical tube.
  • Page 16: Contact Information

    Rock Hill, SC 29730 USA Building 7, Chilmark Phone: 1-800-861-9712 - INSIDE THE U.S. Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 5DU, UK 1-803-329-9712 - OUTSIDE THE U.S. Tel: +44 (0) 1722 717911 Fax: 1-803-329-9743 Fax: +44 (0) 1722 717941 ITS@SENSAFE.COM ITSEUROPE@SENSAFE.COM WWW.SENSAFE.COM WWW.ITSEUROPE.CO.UK...

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