Emergency Response Kit
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1. 6 2 2 POINt Calibration ccccccssseecceceeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecsaceeeeseaeeeesseaeeesesseeeeeessaseees 18 Section 7 Pocket Pal Conductivity Tester 19 7 1 Using and Caring for the Tester nnnennnnnennnennnnnnsrreensrrrnrssrrressrrreesrnrresrnrrenne 19 Cee CAMO VA e EEN 20 SSES 21 8 1 Pocket Pal Battery Replacement ccccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessaees 21 section 9 Replacement Karte eebe steesgugesg ieggeteg ege eheedd eege Kee 23 Section 10 How to Order accession ee ee cies 25 Section 11 Repair Service ccccccccccccsseseececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaneesessaneees 26 Section 12 Limited Warranty nnnnannnnneeannnnennennernnrnrnrrrnrnrrrnrnrrrnnrnrrnrnnrnennnnne 27 Table of Contents EmergencyResponseToolboxTOC fm Page 3 Visit us at www hach com Section 1 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Radiation Detector Halogen quenched Geiger Mueller tube Effective diameter 45 mm 1 75 in Mica window density 1 5 2 0 mg cm2 Display 4 digit liquid crystal display with mode indicators Display updates every 3 seconds showing the average for the past 30 second time period at normal levels The averaging period decreases as the radiation level increases User can select a fast 3 second averaging period 3500 CPM mR hr referenced to Cs 137 15 0 50 muh 20 50 100 mh Can set 1 10 minute sampling periods in 1 minute2. Soak the electrode tip in tap water for a few minutes each week to condition the electrode Note If pH readings become erratic replace the batteries as instructed in section 8 1 on page 21 Note Potassium chloride used as reference solution electrolyte may deposit on the tester as a white precipitate Although the precipitate is normal and does not affect performance it may be removed with a damp cloth or tissue Pocket Pal pH Tester pH fm Page 17 2 point Calibration 6 2 2 point Calibration 1 Prepare a pH 7 00 and 2 Measure the pH using a pH 4 00 or 10 00 buffer the tester 2 point Calibration Page 18 Calibration ee N 22a f d BE Tool 3 If necessary adjust the Calibration Trimmer using the supplied trimmer tool or small flat blade screwdriver until the reading corresponds to the pH of the buffer 7 0 or 4 0 10 0 pH DH fm Section 7 Pocket Pal Conductivity Tester 7 1 Using and Caring for the Tester d 1 Press the ON OFF 2 Remove the protective 3 Immerse the bottom of switch once to turn the cap from the bottom the tester 2 5 to 8 9 cm tester on 1 0 to 3 5 in into the sample 4 Using the tester gently 5 Rinse the bottom ofthe stir the sample for several tester replace the cap seconds When the digital display stabilizes read Note Maintain or improve the conductivity value performance by periodically rinsing the stainless steel Note Readings m
3. ensure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual Use of Hazard Information DANGER Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury Note Information that requires special emphasis 2 1 1 Precautionary Labels Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed This symbol if noted on the instrument references the instruction manual for operation and or safety information This symbol when noted on a product enclosure or barrier indicates that a risk of electrical shock and or electrocution exists This symbol if noted on the product indicates the need for protective eye wear General Information ERTGenInfo fm Page 7 General Product Information 2 2 General Product Information Figure 1 Packaging Guide General Product Information Page 8 ERTGenInfo fm General Product Information 2 2 1 Theory of Operation This kit is based upon the USEPA s Response Protocol Toolbox Planning for and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and Incidents Module 4 Analytical Gui
4. 00 604 3493 By Fax 970 669 2932 By Mail Hach Company P O Box 389 Loveland Colorado 80539 0389 U S A Ordering information by e mail orders hach com Information Required e Hach account number if available e billing address e Your name and phone number e Shipping address e Purchase order number e Catalog number e Brief description or model number e Quantity International Customers Hach maintains a worldwide network of dealers and distributors To locate the representative nearest you send e mail to intl hach com or contact Hach Company World Headquarters Loveland Colorado U S A Telephone 970 669 3050 Fax 970 669 2932 Technical and Customer Service U S A only Hach Technical and Customer Service Department personnel are eager to answer questions about our products and their use Specialists in analytical methods they are happy to put their talents to work for you Call 1 800 604 3493 or e mail techhelp hach com How to Order 28841 88end fm Page 25 Section 11 Repair Service Authorization must be obtained from Hach Company before sending any items for repair Please contact the Hach Service Center serving your location In the United States Hach Company Ames Service 100 Dayton Avenue Ames lowa 50010 800 227 4224 U S A only FAX 515 232 3835 In Canada Hach Sales amp Service Canada Ltd 1313 Border Street Unit 34 Winnipeg Manitoba R3H 0X4 800 665 7635 Canada only T
5. 14 FreeChlorine fm Section 5 Cyanide Test 5 1 Measuring Hints and General Information TO ENSURE ACCURATE RESULTS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING The procedure registers only free cyanide not complexed cyanides If a total cyanide value is required i e value for both free and complexed cyanide copper cobalt iron and nickel cyanides an acid distillation must be performed prior to analysis A procedure for sample pretreatment is given in the APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 15th edition page 317 Twenty minutes are required to complete color development at 25 C If the sample is colder a longer time will be required if warmer a shorter time will be required Read the sample when a pure blue color develops A red to purple color indicates incomplete development A blue green color implies the color has developed past the point of making a reading CAUTION The chemicals in this kit may be hazardous to the health and safety of the user if inappropriately handled Please read all warnings before performing the test and use appropriate safety equipment 5 2 Free Cyanide Procedure 1 Add the contents of 2 Add the contents of 3 Add the contents of one CyaniVer 3 one CyaniVer 4 Cyanide one CyaniVer 5 Reagent Cyanide Reagent Powder Reagent Powder Pillowto Powder Pillow to the Pillow to the mixing the mixing bottle Swirlto bottle Swirl to mix If bottle Swirl to mix Allow m
6. 6600 04 DPD Free Chlorine Reagent Powder Pillows 100 pkg 14077 99 DPD Total Chlorine Reagent Powder Pillows 100 pkg 14076 99 Caps for Plastic Color Viewing Tubes 46600 04 4 pkg 46600 14 Chlorine Standard Solution 50 75 mg L 2 mL 20 pk 14268 2 PourRite Ampule PKI GE Color Viewing Tube glass 6 pkg 1730 06 Stoppers for glass Color Viewing Tubes 1730 06 6 pkg 1731 06 Pocket Pal pH Tester 44350 01 Singlet pH 4 01 and 7 00 27699 20 Singlet pH 7 0 and 10 01 27698 20 Battery 4 pkg 23678 00 Conductivity Pocket Pal Conductivity Tester 26866 01 Sodium Chloride Standard Solution 180 uS cm NaCl 85 47 mg L as NaCl ene Sodium Chloride Standard Solution 1000 pS cm NaCl 491 mg L as NaCl hee Sodium Chloride Standard Solution 1990 uS cm NaCl 1000 mg L as NaCl Zeck Battery 4 pkg 23678 00 Cyanide CyaniVer 3 Cyanide Reagent Powder Pillows 14039 69 CyaniVer 4 Cyanide Reagent Powder Pillows 14040 99 CyaniVer 5 Cyanide Reagent Powder Pillows 14041 69 Replacement Parts ERTPartsAccessories fm Page 23 Replacement Parts Replacements Description Qty Cat No Bottle Square mixing 6 pkg 439 00 Clippers 968 00 Color Disc Cyanide 0O 0 3 mg L 14083 00 Color Viewing Tube 1730 00 Stopper for Color Viewing Tube 6 pkg 1731 00 Color Comparator 1732 00 Replacement Parts Page 24 ERTPartsAccessories fm Section 10 How to Order U S A Customers By Telephone 6 30 a m to 5 00 p m MST Monday through Friday 8
7. Company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages of any kind for breach of warranty or negligence Limited Warranty 28841 88end fm Page 27 Visit us at www hach com
8. D Catalog Number 2884188 Emergency Response Toolbox User Manual 07 04 1ed Hach Company 2004 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A 07 04 1ed eac dk Visit us at www hach com Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications ccc cccceeeeceeeceeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeseeseeeeeseeeeeeas 5 Section 2 General Information ccc ccc ccccccceceeceeceeeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeseeseeseeseeeeeeas 7 NEE le el te DEE 7 ne Re e ET Ae EE 7 2 2 General Product Information ccccsseccccececeeeeeeceeeeeceeeeeceeueeeeaueeeseeeeessaeeessaes 8 2 2 1 Theory Of Operaton 9 Section 3 Radiation OSU deet Eed 11 SC Sellekde ee Ve TON WEE 11 3 2 Radiation Test Hrocedure 11 section 4 Free Chlorine TOS aici cease ees ee nea eee eee 13 4 1 Measuring Hints and General Information cccccceeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeees 13 4 2 Free Chlorine Procedure nnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnrnnnnrrnnrrrnnrrrnnrrnnrrennrrennrrrnnrernnenne 13 Section 5 Cyanide Test ccc rue a a cee ee eee cee eds 15 5 1 Measuring Hints and General Information ccccsccccsseeceeseseeeseeeesseeeeesaaees 15 5 2 Free Cyanide Procedure nssssnnsesernrsnrnrrerrrrrenrnrrrrrrnrrnrrnrrrrsnrrrernrreennrenennnnnn 15 Section 6 Pocket Pal pH Tester c ccccccceececceeceeceeeeeceneeecsseeeceeeeeceaess 17 6 1 Using and Caring for the Tester nnnnnnnnnennnenennenenrrreesnrrrnssrrressrrrresrnrresrnreenne 17
9. ay not electrode in isopropyl stabilize for up to 2 minutes 4 cohol this is a function of the temperature sensor Pocket Pal Conductivity Tester Conductivity fm Page 19 Calibration 7 2 Calibration 1 Measure the uS cm of a known Calibration Standard using the tester Calibration Page 20 Calibration Trimmer CR Trimmer E Tool ALIBRA CF 2 If necessary adjust the Calibration Trimmer using the supplied trimmer tool or small flat blade screwdriver until the reading corresponds to the concentration of the known Calibration Standard Conductivity fm Section 8 Maintenance 8 1 Pocket Pal Battery Replacement 1 Use a coin to turn the battery compartment cover located on the top of the tester to the left 14 turn 2 Remove the cover Insert new batteries observing polarity Everready E675E Duracell RM675 or Hach Cat No 23678 00 3 Replace the cover Figure 2 Replacing the Pocket Pal Batteries D 1 Battery Compartment Cover 2 Batteries 3 Maintenance ERTMain fm Page 21 Visit us at www hach com Section 9 Replacement Parts Replacements Description Cat No Emergency Response Toolbox not CE Compliant each 28841 00 Emergency Response Toolbox User Manual 28841 88 Radiation Detector not CE compliant 28842 00 Chlorine Test Color Compatator Box 1732 00 Color Disc DPD Chlorine 0 3 5 mg L 21988 00 Color Viewing Tube plastic with cap 4 pkg 4
10. de The kit contains apparatus and reagents to perform the core testing recommended in the guidance for initial site and water contamination assessment Radiation Chlorine residual Cyanide pH and Conductivity It is important in the use and operation of this kit to be aware of the common baseline readings in the system being evaluated for all of the parameters in question There will be some level of reading present that is deemed normal for a given site Look for gross deviations from a site s normal levels In responding to a perceived event it is important to verify the safety of the site before water testing can begin The Radiation Monitor included in the kit is a useful tool for checking the site as well as water contamination After the site has been deemed safe water testing can begin The tests should be run in the following order Radiation Free Chlorine Cyanide pH and Conductivity After testing with the core tests further tests such as toxicity screening may be performed and samples can be collected for further laboratory analysis General Product Information ERTGenInfo fm Page 9 General Product Information Visit us at www hach com Section 3 Radiation Test 3 1 Introduction Use the Radiation Monitor to conduct the Radiation Test The Radiation Monitor is a hand held surface contamination monitor The device detects low concentration nuclear ionizing radiation and displays readings in mR hr CPM CPS or m Sv h
11. elephone 204 632 5598 FAX 204 694 5134 E mail canada hach com In Latin America the Caribbean the Far East the Indian Subcontinent Africa Europe or the Middle East Hach Company World Headquarters P O Box 389 Loveland Colorado 80539 0389 U S A Telephone 970 669 3050 FAX 970 669 2932 E mail intl hach com Repair Service Page 26 2884188end fm Section 12 Limited Warranty Hach Company warrants its products to the original purchaser against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment unless otherwise noted in the product manual In the event that a defect is discovered during the warranty period Hach Company agrees that at its option it will repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price excluding original shipping and handling charges Any product repaired or replaced under this warranty will be warranted only for the remainder of the original product warranty period This warranty does not apply to consumable products such as chemical reagents or consumable components of a product such as but not limited to lamps and tubing Contact Hach Company or your distributor to initiate warranty support Products may not be returned without authorization from Hach Company Limitations This warranty does not cover e Damage caused by acts of God natural disaster labor unrest acts of war declared or undeclared terrorism ci
12. es thoroughly with the sample water before testing To open PermaChem Powder Pillows 1 Tap the bottom of the pillow on a hard surface 2 Tear open the pillow along the dashed line 3 Open the pillow and form a spout by squeezing the side edges 4 Pour the contents in the sample e Accuracy is not affected by undissolved powder Hach strongly recommends that for optimum results reagent accuracy be checked with each new lot of reagents Use the standard solution listed in the Section 9 Replacement Parts on page 23 Follow the instructions included with each standard solution 4 2 Free Chlorine Procedure 1 Fill a viewing tube to 2 Place this tube in the 3 Fill another viewing the first 5 mL line with top left opening of the tube to the first 5 mL sample water the blank color comparator line with sample water Free Chlorine Test FreeChlorine fm Page 13 Free Chlorine Procedure 4 Add the contents of 5 Swirl to mix 6 Place the second tube one DPD Free Chlorine in the top right opening of Reagent Powder Pillow to the color comparator the second tube Complete the test and read the result within one minute of the addition of the powder Va mage Ge BC 7 Hold comparator up to 8 Rotate the color disc 9 Read the mg L free a light source Look until the color matches in chlorine in the scale through the openings in the two openings window front Free Chlorine Procedure Page
13. increments Timer 10 15 minute sampling periods in 10 minute increments and 1 24 hour sampling periods in 1 hour increments Count Light Red LED flashes with each radiation event Audio Beeps with each radiation event can be muted Dual miniature jack drives CMOS or TTL devices sending counts to a computer or data logger Submini jack allows for electronic calibration Reading holds at full scale in fields up to 100 times the maximum Anti saturation reading Temperature Range 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F One 9 volt alkaline battery battery life is minimum 200 hours at normal background minimum 24 hours at 1 mR hr Dimensions 160 80x 0mm 59x82x 12in Detector Averaging Periods 350 g 12 5 oz with battery Specifications 2884188specs fm Page 5 Specifications W s Battery Life 1000 hours approx At 25 C calibration and 25 C sample 2 of reading 10 of reading over 0 to 50 C range See mmnisemeeenen men Je Operating 0 to 50 C Temperature Temperature Compensation Battery Life 1000 hours approx Automatic from 5 to 50 C 41 to 122 F or 2 C Specifications Page 6 2884188specs fm Section 2 General Information 2 1 Safety Information Please read this entire manual before unpacking setting up or operating this equipment Pay attention to all danger and caution statements Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment To
14. ix Proceed cyanide is present a pink to stand undisturbed for immediately to step 3 color will develop and one minute turn blue in a few minutes Allow at least 20 minutes but not more than 26 minutes for full color development Cyanide Test Cyanide fm Page 15 Free Cyanide Procedure Va 4 Fill a color viewing tube 5 Fill the other color 6 Hold the comparator to the 5 mL mark with viewing tube to the 5 mL up to a light source such prepared sample Place mark with untreated as the sky a window or the tube in the top right water sample Place itin lamp and view through opening of the color the top left opening of the the front openings comparator comparator Rotate the disc to obtain a color match Read the mg L cyanide CN through the scale window Free Cyanide Procedure Page 16 Cyanide fm Section 6 Pocket Pal pH Tester 6 1 Using and Caring for the Tester d 1 Press the ON OFF 2 Remove the protective 3 Immerse the bottom of switch once to turn the cap from the bottom the tester 2 5 to 8 9 cm tester on 1 0 to 3 5 in into the sample W 4 Using the tester gently 5 Rinse the bottom ofthe 6 For faster response stir the sample for several tester replace the cap and longer test life place seconds When the digital several drops of display stabilizes read deionized water in the the pH value protective cap to prevent the glass bulb from drying out between use Note
15. r For more information on Radiation Monitor installation operation and maintenance refer to the manufacturers manual supplied with the Radiation Monitor 3 2 Radiation Test Procedure Prior to the Radiation Test determine the normal baseline readings for the given site When conducting the radiation test procedure look for gross deviations from the normal baseline levels 1 Turn the instrument on 2 Select the display reading or Total Timer 3 Turn the Audio On or Off If the Audio is turned on the detector will beep with each radiation event Turn Audio Off to mute the audio 4 Adjust the Mode Timer and Calibration using the Plus Minus buttons on the bottom of the detector See the manufacturer s manual for more information on these features 5 Scan the surface with the Radiation Monitor A reading will appear on the digital display The red LED in the top right corner will flash with each radiation event Radiation Test 2884188Radiation fm Page 11 Radiation Test Procedure Visit us at www hach com Section 4 Free Chlorine Test 4 1 Measuring Hints and General Information Wash all labware between tests Contamination may alter test results Clean with a non abrasive detergent or a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol Use a soft cloth for wiping or drying Do not use paper towels or tissue on plastic tubes as this may cause scratches Rinse with clean water preferably demineralized water Rinse all viewing tub
16. vil strife or acts of any governmental jurisdiction e Damage caused by misuse neglect accident or improper application or installation e Damage caused by any repair or attempted repair not authorized by Hach Company e Any product not used in accordance with the instructions furnished by Hach Company e Freight charges to return merchandise to Hach Company e Freight charges on expedited or express shipment of warranted parts or product e Travel fees associated with on site warranty repair This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by Hach Company in connection with its products All implied warranties including without limitation the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly disclaimed Some states within the United States do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties and if this is true in your state the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty constitutes the final complete and exclusive statement of warranty terms and no person is authorized to make any other warranties or representations on behalf of Hach Company Limitation of Remedies The remedies of repair replacement or refund of purchase price as stated above are the exclusive remedies for the breach of this warranty On the basis of strict liability or under any other legal theory in no event shall Hach
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