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Aqua Sampler Instructions

Directions

  1. Take telescoping tube
  2. Attach desired meter valve adapter
  3. Attach to meter valve
  4. Telescope tubing and tighten
  5. Torch tubing, continually moving flame to avoid over heating
  6. Open meter valve allowing water to run slowly for a moment
  7. Take sample.

Using Chlorine Meter

For verifying chlorine residual after water system has been flushed)
  1. Fill cup to line with water
  2. Drop one tablet into cup
  3. Shake until tablet dissolves
  4. Turn meter ON, insert into cup.
(See User's Guide for detailed information)

Important Tips

  • Overheating will discolor tube, and damage Teflon seals. (Approximate. 20 seconds disinfects entire tube)
  • Have Laboratory representative take samples.
  • If personally taking samples;
    • Use only new, unused lab bottles
    • Have a clean environment. Clean hands, no vehicle exhaust, coughing, sneezing, etc.
    • Remove lid, add water, replace lid. (Never rinse)
    • Do not touch inside of bottle or lid.
    • Avoid water contacting hands when filling
    • Store in cooler
    • Transport to testing lab as soon as possible
  • The Chlorine Meter is only used after the new system has been flushed of chlorine and ready for sampling. Generally, samples should contain less than 1 ppm of residual chlorine.

Warning

  • Read Torch Kit instructions carefully
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do no use on water systems with pressure exceeding 120 psi.