METER AQUALAB 3 User Manual

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OPERATION
Figure51 Front-panel drawer knob
8. Prepare the sample using clean sampling practices to ensure accurate and
repeatable readings.
a. Wash hands thoroughly or put gloves on prior to using the instrument.
Section4.2 for detailed cleaning methods.
b. Fill the sample cup (Figure52) enough to cover the bottom but no more than half
full. Clean sample cup bottom, sides, and rim thoroughly with KIMWIPES
®
strips.
Figure52 Sample Cup
Keep samples in sealed packaging or in a sample cup with a sample cup lid when a
sample is not actively being read. Otherwise, the sample water activity will slowly
equilibrate with the humidity in the ambient air.
NOTE: If the sample will be sitting for more than 2 h before being read, seal the sample cup edges with a
piece of parafilm or a similar material.
9. Insert the sample cup into the AQUALAB3 sample chamber (Figure53):
a. Pull out sample drawer.
b. Lift the sample cover.
c. Place the sample cup (without the sample cup lid) into the sample chamber.
d. Lower the sample cover down over the sample cup.
e. Push the drawer closed.

METER AQUALAB 3 Specifications

General

Brand	METER
Model	AQUALAB 3
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English