5 WAY POOL TESTER KIT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
DANGER: CAN CAUSE BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. COMBUSTIBLE. CONTAINS KNOWN CARCINIGON.
KEEP OUT REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Keep away from heat, sparks, open ames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Avoid skin and eye
Avoid skin and eye contact.
DO NOT Swallow.
DO NOT inhale fumes.
Wear gloves and eye protection.
Remove contanimated clothing and wash before re-use.
Keep bottles capped when not in use.
Store away from other household chemicals and ammable liquids.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. Contains 0.13% Orthotolidine and/or
Orthtokidine salt CAS 612-82-8;5.14% Hydrochloric Acid CAS 7647-01-0, Water 94.73%.
FIRST AID: If inhaled, seek fresh air. If on skin or in eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do and continue rinsing. If swallowed, rinse out mouth and
then drink plenty of water. If any, of the above occurs, contact a physician or Poison Control
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Contains Hydrochloric Acid, 0-toluidine Salt, Phenol Red, Sodium
Thiosulfate, Isopropyl Alcohol. May damage metal objects. In case of re, use dry chemical or
CO2 to extinguish. Store locked up and in a well ventialted area away from children or pets.
Dispose of contents in accordance to applicable law.
SAVE THESE WARNINGS
CAUTION: Conduct tests before adding chemicals. Store test kit in a cool dark place. For accuracy,
use fresh solutions to start each season. Refer to instruction booklet for more detailed information.
INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Fill small test vial to the line. 2. Add 5 drops solution #1.3. Place cap on the vial and swirl to
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FREE CHLORINE READING: Within 2-3 seconds, compare color with chlorine standards on the left
to determine the free chlorine PPM level.
5. COMBINED CHLORINE READING:
Wait 1-2 minutes and compare again to determine the combined
chlorine PPM level. A large difference between the two readings ( more than 0.2PPM) indicates a
need for superchlorination.
Take water samples from depths of 12” to 18” away from the return lines. Rinse the test vial before
CHLORINE TEST
1. Rinse the test vial marked “Bromine” (BR) and ll to the line.
BROMINE TEST
2. Add 5 drops of solution #1 3. Place cap on vial and swirl to mix.
4. Match the color in the vial with Bromine acid Demand test standards on the right within 30
seconds. Make sure the BR marked side of the test block is being read. The results are read in parts
per millon (ppm). A desirable reading is 4.4 ppm. However, additional bromine may be needed to
maintain a proper level.
pH TEST
1. Fill a large test vial to the top, solid line.
2. Add 1 drop of solution #4.
3. Add 5 drops of solution #2. Place cap on vial and swirl to mix.
4. Compare the color with the pH standard on the right.
5. A desirable pH reading is 7.2 to 7.6. If the reading is 7.8 or above, acid is required. Using the same
water sample, perform test 3 for Acid Demand, noted in the instruction booklet.
ACID DEMAND TEST
1. Use sample water from the pH test.
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Counting each drop, add solution #3, swirling between drops until the color matches apprximately
7.4. Check the Acid Demand Table or the amount of acid to be added to the pool.
TOTAL ALKALINITY
1. Fill a largevial to the lower dash line.
2. Add 1 drop of solution #4.
3. Add 2 drops of solution #5. Place cap on vial and swirl to mix.
4. Counting each drop, add solution #3, swirling between drops until the color makes a permanent
color change.
5. Mulitply drops of solution #3 used by 10. Read all warnings on the opposite panel before use.
DANGER, CAN CAUSE BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. COMBUSTIBLE.
NOTE: the cap must always be used with the test kit vial. DO NOT cover the test vial kit with ngers
during use. Avoid contact with the OTO solution.
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ACID DEMAND TEST
Amount of Muriatic Acid Required
Dry Acid Equivalents 4/5oz Muriatic Acid = 1oz Dry
acid
1oz Muriatic Acid = 1-1/4oz
Dry acid
1 Cup Muriatic Acid = 10oz Dry acid
1 Pint Muriatic Acid = 20oz
Dry Pool Acid
1 Qt Muriatic Acid = 40oz Dry
Pool Acid
Note: Use only clean plastic measuring cups and spoons with liquid or dry acid.
1 Cup Muriatic Acid = 10oz Dry acid
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