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calibration procedure should be done initially and

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repeated at intervals determined by the desired
Direction for use measuring accuracy and the conditions of use of the
for pH/ Redox Combination Electrodes electrode system.
Redox Combination Electrode (KCl / Gel filled) :
(KCl / Gel filled) Please follow instructions at Sr. No. 1, 3, 4 & 5 only
1. Remove the bottle/ protective cap at the bottom of
and not others from “Direction for use”.
the electrode.
Calibration :
2. Shake the electrode gently to ensure that the
Prepare a Redox Buffer solution for 264 mV &
internal buffer solution covers the whole pH Bulb
immerse the Redox Electrode in the same. After
and no air bubbles are entrapped.
putting the meter in mV mode the display of the meter
3. pH/ Redox Combination Electrodes should be
should be brought to 264 mV by means of the
filled with the appropriate electrolyte to a height of
asymmetry potential adjustment pot. The electrode is
about 1cm below the filling port.
then removed from the buffer solution and washed
4. Wash off any salt film present on the exterior of pH/
with distilled water and then immersed in another
Redox Combination Electrode, using distilled
known buffer of 400 mV. If the reading now displayed
water.
is 400 ±25 mV then electrode is functioning correctly
5. To ensure pressure equalisation, the stopper of the
& ready for use.
filling port should be removed or perforated with a
Important for pH/ Redox Combination Electrodes
pin.
(KCl / Gel filled):
6. Soak the electrode in 7pH Buffer or saturated KCI
10.a)Always keep the electrodes dipped in saturated
for some hours (preferably overnight) before use.
KCI solution, when not in use.
7. Electrode which have developed problem of slow
b) Since the shelf life of the Redox buffer is very
response due to drying out of the membrane or use
short, for correct results it is strongly
under extreme conditions, may be re-activated by
recommended to use freshly prepared buffers
soaking in 0.1 N Hydrochloric Acid for 8 to 10
for calibration.
hours.
c) Electrode should be kept in its box as per “arrow
Electrode, which fails to respond to the above
mark” when not in use, which means the bottle/
treatment can be further activated by dipping them
protective cap side should be facing the ground
to 2% Hydrofluoric Acid for 5-10 seconds and
in its packed condition.
immediately washing with distilled water. This
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drastic treatment should however be applied only
1. pH / Redox Electrodes are very fragile in nature
as last resort as it reduces the life of the electrode.
and are tested before dispatch from the factory to
8. After conditioning the electrode as in (7) above, if it
ensure that they function correctly. Any electrode
is not to be used it should be kept in 7pH Buffer or
that fails to work for the first time when supplied on
saturated KCI. To prevent the entry of measuring
FORD prices and when used in accordance with
media through the diaphragm of the reference
the instructions provided in the “Direction for use”,
junction of pH Combination Electrode, the stopper
would be repaired / replaced at company's sole
of the filling opening/ port should be removed or
discretion.
perforated with a pin.
Failure of electrodes if any, should be informed
Calibration :
within 30 days from the date of invoice, else no
9. The calibration of a pH measuring system is
claim whatsoever will be entertained.
described in the Instruction Manual of the meter.
2. In any case, kindly do not take any step not
For convenience it is repeated below:
mentioned in our “Direction for use” (Moreover, do
The Electrode should be immersed in a buffer
not remove the cap on top of the electrode which
solution of known pH say 7pH. The display of the pH
will make the electrode ineffective).
meter is brought to the value 7 by means of the
3. It may kindly be noted that in case the above Guide
asymmetry potential adjustment pot. The electrode is
Lines for Replacement is not followed, FREE
then removed from the buffer solution and washed
REPLACEMENT will not be considered even if
with distilled water and immersed in another known
complaints are received within the period specified
buffer say 4pH. The display of the pH meter is brought
in (1) above.
to the value 4 by means of slope adjustment pot. The
display of the measuring instruments should now TOSHNIWAL INSTRUMENTS MFG. PVT. LTD.,
indicate this value and if it does so, the electrode is P.O. Gagwana 305023, Distt. Ajmer (Raj.) INDIA
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