Solaxx SafeDip Operating Instructions

Digital Chemistry Reader
Important:
Please refer to www.safedip.com for a more detailed operator
instruction. The detailed instruction includes digital images in full
color as well as an online calculator which tells you exactly what to
add to your water based on the data retrieved from the Safedip
digital reader.
Introduction & Safety Information
Meter for Swimming Pools and Spas:
· Free Chlorine
· pH
· Salinity
· TDS
· ORP
· Temperature
WARNING!
This package contains pH calibration chemicals that may be
harmful if misused. Please read instructions carefully. Not to be
used by children except under adult supervision.
INTRODUCTION
S A F E - D I P ™ i s a s w i m m i n g p o o l w a t e r t e s t e r o f
Cl/pH/Salt/TDS/ORP (Free Chlorine/pH/Salinity/TDS/ ORP). The
SAFE-DIP™ is an easy to use, accurate, and economical
measurement device that offers free chlorine level indication and
direct reading of pH, salinity, TDS and ORP with one device. It is a
device that covers almost all of the most important pool water
chemistry in order to maintain the water at its optimal condition for
bathers' safety and comfort as well.
Specifications / Features
Operating range: 5~50°C, 0~12pH, 0 ~ 999mV (ORP),
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1~80mS (Conductivity)
Replaceable pH sensor. Resolution: 0.1 pH
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1 point pH calibration using 7.00pH standard buffer
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Ÿ Automatic temperature compensation for pH and conductivity
Temperature sensor. Resolution: 1°C; Accuracy: ±5% (~±1°C),
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Selectable °C/°F system
ORP sensor. Resolution: 1mV; Accuracy: ±20mV
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(500~800mV)
TDS and SALT. Resolution: 100ppm; Accuracy: ±20%
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(200~5000ppm)
SAFE-DIP™ Meter Includes:
pH 7.0 Buffer Packet (for calibration)
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
pH Replacement Electrode
pH 7.0 Buffer Packet
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Meter Description
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Front Panel Description
1. Battery compartment cap
2. LCD Display
3. ON/OFF button
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4. START button – start a new measurement
5. CAL button – calibration of pH probe
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6. C/ F button – toggle between Celsius and
Fahrenheit
7. Sample Cup and
Electrode Compartment (inside)
8. Probe Electrode
9. Sleeve holding area (when meter is in use)
10. Probe Sleeve
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: Good Low High
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pH
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4 Salt ppm
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TDS
5 ppm
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6 ORP :
mV
SAFE-DIP™ Display
1. Main display
2. Cl (free chlorine) indication Display Row
3. pH measurement Display Row
4. Salt (salinity) measurement Display Row
5. TDS measurement Display Row
6. ORP measurement Display Row
7. Hourglass: measurement in progress indicator
8. Battery indicator
9. Check mark: measurement done indicator
10. Disk icon: readings from memory
11. Tools icon: error warning
12. Temperature display
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Getting Started
Setting up the meter
1. Place batteries (included) into the device. Refer to Battery
Replacement section of this manual.
2. Remove the sample cup in order to access the probes.
3. Remove the sleeve which protects the probes.
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4. Calibrate the probe prior to first use and every month by referring to
the Calibration section of this manual.
Measurement
1. Fill the bottom 1/3 of the sample cup with the water sample. Make
sure to collect the water at least 1.5" from the surface. The other
option is to submerse the probes directly into the water sample.
2. Press the
The most recent measurement will always appear along with the
___ icon.
3. Remove the sleeve and attach it to holding area. Immerse the
Safedip probe in the water sample.
completely submersed.
4. Press the START button to begin a new measurement.
5. During the new measurement, the will blink before all stabilized
parameters are achieved.
6. When measurement is finished, a beep will be heard and newest
data will be displayed. The data will be saved in the memory until the
next measurement. Only the latest measurement is stored and all
prior measurements are discarded.
7. In order to view the latest readings at anytime, press
8. If a new measurement is desired, repeat steps 3-6.
9. When finished using the meter, press the
device off. If you forget to do so, the meter will turn off automatically
after 1 minute.
10. Always rinse the probes with fresh tap water after use. Replace
the sleeve in order to keep the probes wet. Failure to keep probes wet
will void the warranty.
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Basic Operation
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1) Power ON/OFF:
The SAFE-DIP™ uses two AAA batteries. If the batteries are weak,
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the ____ icon indicator will appear on the display. Press the ON/OFF
button to turn the SAFE-DIP™ on or off. The auto power off feature
will turn off the SAFE-DIP™ automatically after 1 minute of non-
use if no buttons are pressed.
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2) Toggle C/ F:
C
To change the displayed temperature units between °C or °F:
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With the SAFE-DIP™ ON, press C/ F button .
3) New Measurement:
When the meter is powered on, the LCD display will display the
readings from the very last measurement. The
displayed. Press START button to start a new measurement. During
the new measurement, the
are achieved. (Please see detailed explanation in the Measurement
Procedure section.)
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button.
Make sure the probes are
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once to turn the
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icon will also be
icon will blink before all stabilized data