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1. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Remove the instrument and accessories from the packaging and examine it carefully. For further assistance, please contact your local Hanna Instruments Office or email us at tech@hannainst.com. Each HI97739C is delivered in a rugged carrying case and is supplied with: •...
2. SAFETY MEASURES • The chemicals contained in the reagent kits may be hazardous if improperly handled. • Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) before performing tests. • Safety equipment: Wear suitable eye protection and clothing when required, and follow instructions carefully. •...
4. SPECIFICATIONS – Range 0.0 to 20.0 mg/L (as F Resolution 0.1 mg/L Accuracy ±0.5 mg/L ±3% of reading at 25 °C Fluoride HR Adaptation of Standard Methods for the Method Examination of Water and Wastewater, Edition, SPADNS Method Light source Light Emitting Diode Bandpass filter 575 nm...
With the CAL Check™ functionality, users are able to validate the performance of the instrument at any time and apply a user calibration (if necessary). Hanna Instruments CAL Check cuvettes are made with NIST traceable standards.
5.2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1. ON/OFF power button 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 5. Indexing mark 2. Keypad 4. Cuvette holder 6. Battery cover Keypad Description The keypad contains 3 direct keys and 3 functional keys with the following functions: Press the functional key to perform the function displayed above it on the LCD. Press and hold to power off/on.
5.3. PRECISION & ACCURACY Precision is how closely repeated measurements are to one another. Precision is usually expressed as standard deviation (SD). Accuracy is defined as the closeness of a test result to the true value. Although good precision suggests good accuracy, precise results can be inaccurate. The figure explains these definitions.
5.5. OPTICAL SYSTEM Instrument Block Diagram The internal reference system (reference detector) of the HI97739 photometer compensates for any drifts due to power fluctuations or ambient temperature changes, providing a stable source of light for your blank (zero) measurement and sample measurement.
6. GENERAL OPERATIONS 6.1. METER VALIDATION: CAL CHECK & CALIBRATION Validation of the HI97739 involves verifying the concentration of the certified CAL Check standards. The CAL Check screen guides the user step-by-step through the validation process and user calibration (if necessary).
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• “OUT OF SPECIFICATION“: A user calibration is not allowed, the measured value is outside of the tolerance window. Check the certified value, expiration date and clean the outside of the cuvette. Repeat the CAL Check procedure. If this error continues, contact your nearest Hanna Instruments Customer Service Center.
6.2. GLP key to enter the menu. Use the functional keys to select GLP and Press the press Select. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) shows the date and time of the last user calibration (if available) or factory calibration. To erase the last user calibration and to clear the CAL Check, press Clear and follow the prompts.
Press Del All to erase all the logged data. If Del All is pressed, follow the prompt to confirm. Press Yes to delete all logged data, No or the key to return to the log recall. 6.4. GENERAL SETUP key to enter the menu. Use the functional keys to select Setup and Press the press Select.
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Time Format Option: AM/PM or 24-hour Press the functional key to select the desired time format. Date Format Press Modify to change the date format. Use the functional keys to select the desired key to return to the Setup menu without format.
Reagents / Accessories and press Select to access a list of reagents and accessories. To exit press the key. 6.6. CONTEXTUAL HELP HI97739 offers an interactive contextual help mode that assists the user at any time. To access the help screen press the key.
The meter will perform an auto-diagnostic test when it is powered on. During this test, ® the Hanna Instruments logo will appear on the LCD. If the auto-diagnostic test was successful, the meter is ready for use. The battery icon on the LCD will indicate the battery status: •...
7. PHOTOMETER 7.1. PROPER USE OF SYRINGE 1. Push the plunger completely into the syringe and insert the tip into the solution. 2. Pull the plunger up until the lower edge of the seal is exactly on the mark for the desired volume.
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In order to avoid reagent leaking and to obtain more accurate measurements, close the cuvette first with the supplied HDPE plastic stopper and then the black cap. Whenever the cuvette is placed into the measurement holder, it must be dry outside and free of fingerprints, oil or dirt.
8. METHOD PROCEDURE REQUIRED REAGENTS Code Description Quantity HI93739A-0 Fluoride HR Reagent A 2 mL HI93739B-0 Fluoride HR Reagent B 8 mL REAGENT SETS HI93739-01 Fluoride HR Reagent - 100 tests HI93739-03 Fluoride HR Reagent - 300 tests For other accessories see ACCESSORIES section. MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Note: If tutorial mode is disabled, follow the measurement procedure below.
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• Press Zero. The display will show a 1 minute countdown prior to the zero. To skip the timer, press Zero twice. The display will show “-0.0-” when the meter is zeroed and ready for measurement. • Remove the cuvette. •...
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Note: For wastewater or seawater samples, before performing measurements, distillation is required. INTERFERENCES Interference may be caused by: • Alkalinity above 5000 mg/L CaCO • Chloride above 700 mg/L • Sulfate above 200 mg/L • Orthophosphate above 16 mg/L • Aluminum above 0.1 mg/L •...
Ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely in the groove before performing any measurements. If the issue persists, please contact Hanna Instruments technical support. The sample and the zero cuvettes are inverted. Swap the cuvettes and repeat the measurement.
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English is the only available language. Help function is not available. Restart the meter. If the issue persists, please contact Hanna Instruments technical support. Battery level is too low for the meter to function properly. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering or lack of prescribed maintenance is not covered. If service is required, contact your local Hanna Instruments Office. If under warranty, report the model number, date of purchase, serial number (engraved on the bottom of the meter) and the nature of the problem.
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Hanna Instruments reserves the right to modify the design, construction or appearance of its products without advance notice.
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World Headquarters Hanna Instruments Inc. Highland Industrial Park 584 Park East Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 USA www.hannainst.com MAN97739 Printed in ROMANIA...
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