Use and Care Manual

PurTest® Home Water Analysis Kit Instructions
Instructions: Chlorine/Copper/Nitrate/Nitrite Labeled(CL/CO/NA/NI)
4 Test Pads
1) Rinse out test vial and fill to 1/4” from top with water sample.
2) Take one CL/CO/NA/NI strip from foil pack, dip in water, swirl strip 3 times and remove.
DO NOT shake off excess water. Hold level for 2 seconds.
3) IMMEDIATELY read Chlorine pad by comparing to chart below. Next, read the Copper
test and after a total of 45 seconds has elapsed from when the test strip was first dipped
read the Nitrate/Nitrite tests.
NOTE: 1) Chlorine test colors will fade within minutes, therefore reading the
test immediately and as instructed is important.
2) If either the Nitrate or Nitrite test turn gray or light brown that test
should be interpreted as 0 ppm.
1. Rinse out test vial and fill to 1/4” from top with water sample.
2. Remove test strip from packet labeled ALK/pH/Hard. Pick up strip on end
with no pads.
3. Dip the Alk/pH/Hard strip in water for one second and remove.
4. Hold test strip level and wait ten (10) seconds. Compare to color chart below
in order starting with alkalinity, then pH, and hardness.
0 ppm 40 ppm 80 ppm 120 ppm 180 ppm 240 ppm
0 3 grains 6 grains 12 grains 24 grains
50 ppm 100 ppm 200 ppm 400 ppm
(Hold Test Strip)
4 5 6 6.5 7 8 9 10 12
pH
0 ppm .3 ppm .5 ppm 1 ppm 3 ppm 5 ppm
Iron Reagent Tablet
CONTAINS SULFITE
*DO NOT EAT*
(Hold Test Strip Here)
Test pads →
Do Not Touch
0 ppm .5 ppm 1 ppm 3 ppm 5 ppm 10 ppm 0 ppm 5 ppm 10 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm
Total Chlorine Nitrate Nitrogen
(Hold Test Strip
Copper Nitrite Nitrogen
Test pads →
Do Not Touch
If you only see one
line next to number 1,
the test is negative.
Lead/Pesticide Test Instructions
The PurTest® Lead Test can detect dissolved lead at levels below the EPA Action
Level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). The PurTest® Pesticide Test detects two of the
most common pesticides used in the US at or below the EPA Maximum Contami-
nant Level (atrazine - 3 ppb and simazine - 4ppb).
One strip labeled Lead Pb
One strip labeled Pesticide
Do not open until you are ready to test.
There is 1 test strip labeled Lead and 1 test strip labeled Pesticide.
1) Open Lead/Pesticide foil packet and take out all contents. The packet contains
a test vial, a dropper pipette, two test strips, and a desiccant (to be discarded).
2) Using dropper, place exactly TWO dropper-fuls of water sample into test vial.
To pick up sample, tightly squeeze the bulb at the end of the dropper and
place the open end into water sample. Release the bulb to pick up sample,
then squeeze again to expel sample into vial.
3) Swirl vial gently for several seconds. Place on a flat surface.
4) Place both test strips into the test vial with arrows pointing DOWN.
5) Wait 10 minutes. Do not disturb strips or vial during this time. Blue lines will
appear on the strips.
6) Take the strips out of the vial and lay them on a flat surface with arrows
pointing to the LEFT. Read Results.
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Test pad
Do Not Touch
NOTE: If no lines appear, or both lines are very light, the test did not
run properly and the result is not valid.
If a test strip shows a positive result, your water sample may
contain lead or pesticides at a toxic level.
POSITIVE: RIGHT line (next to number2) is darker than LEFT line (next to
number 1), or lines are equally dark (Both LEFT and RIGHT
lines are equally dark.
NEGATIVE: LEFT line (next to number1) is darker than the RIGHT line next
to number 2).
Total ColiformTest Instructions
Coliform Indicator Color Chart
NEGATIVE
TEST
Note: Some water samples with a pH below 6.8 will cause the color indicator to
turn prematurely. This is not indicative of a positive result. Both the yellow color
and gas bubbles must be evident in order to establish a positive test result. Gel will
float to surface of sample indicating gas formation, sample below should be cloudy.
Disposal: Remove cap and add approximately 1 ml, (1/3 teaspoon) of household
bleach (chlorine bleach) to the tube and recap. Let the tube stand for about 4 hours.
Dispose of closed tube in trash. Do not open or reuse tube.
**Keep out of the reach of small children. Children should not use without adult
supervision.
**For MSDS information on this product call 1-800-788-4825.
PurTest® Coliform test is a screening test and cannot be used to certify water as
safe or unsafe for drinking. This test provides approximate results ONLY when used
in strict accordance with instructions. American Water Service LLC expressely
disclaims any liability resulting from the use of this product, or failure to follow
instructions or reliance of test results.
Alkalinity
Hardness
Test Kit Includes:
1 Bacteria Test, 1 Lead Test, 1 Pesticide Test, 2 Test each for Chlorine, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrite, Alkalinity, pH, Hardness, Iron,
2 Iron Reagent Tablets (USE WITH IRON TEST ONLY) 1 Test sample vial (use for test samples, rinse after performing each test)
Perform Iron test last as reagent tablets will discolor the test vial.
Testing Tips: 1) Carefully read each set of instructions before performing the tests. 2) Draw a fresh sample of water for each test.3) Exposure of the test strips to
any water, even moisture in the air can activate the test once removed from the protective packaging.
0 ppm 1.3 ppm 3 ppm 0 ppm .5 ppm 1 ppm 5 ppm 10 ppm
Test Vial
POSITIVE
TEST
many gas
bubbles present
gel rises to
surface
liquid below
gel is cloudy
indicator turns
yellow
liquid above
gel is clear
indicator remains
red or turns yellow
with no gas bubbles
gel remains at
bottom of tube
Instructions: Iron Test (labeled Iron Test) 1 test pad on strip
1) Rinse out test vial and fill to 1/4” from top with water.
2) Remove iron reagent tablet (DO NOT EAT) from foil packet and place
in test vial.
3) Place cap on test vial and shake until tablet completely disintegrates.
4) Remove the iron test strip from foil package. DO NOT TOUCH PAD
5) Immerse test pad in sample for 2 seconds.
6) Remove test strip from sample with pad face up.
7) SHAKE ONCE TO REMOVE EXCESS WATER
8) Wait 60 seconds and compare to color chart.
PERFORM IRON TEST LAST
Instructions: Alkalinity/pH/Hardness Labeled (ALK/pH/Hard)
3 Test Pads
The Coliform Test is an easy-to-use method to indicate the presence
of Total Coliform Bacteria in a drinking water supply.
Chlorine Residual Precautions
Water samples with chlorine residual (tap water) tend to
suppress the growth of coliform bacteria when used with this test.
A sterile sampling bag containing a declorinating agent is provided
to collect the sample and neutralize any chlorine which may be
present in the water.
Sample Collection
1) Determine source and collect water sample or if from tap
(cold water) allow to run for 2 to 3 minutes or until the line is flushed.
2) Reduce tap water flow to a rate that will fill the water sampling bag slowly
without splashing. Tear off top of bag at scored line and pull tabs outward to
open bag. Do not touch bag opening or inner surface.
3) Fill bag to 4 oz. fill line, pull wire ends to close and whirl bag 3 complete
revolutions. Shake bag to dissolve tablet.
Caution: Do not allow tablet to fall out of the bag
4) Unwhirl sample bag and pull tabs outward to open bag. Fold one tape wire
inward to form a spout.
Test Procedure
1) Stand glass test tube upright and remove cap. Do not remove tablet from tube.
Do not touch the inner surface of the cap, tube, or handle tablet.
2) Carefully fill the test tube to the 10 ml line with water
sample and replace cap tightly. Do not mix or shake tube.
3) Store test tube at room temperature (between 70° - 85° F), out of direct sunlight,
for 48 hours. Do not disturb, handle, or shake tube during the designated
incubation period. If the storage conditions are not followed precisely, the
results of the test may vary and may not be valid.
4) Must observe test tube at 48 hours and compare to color chart below.
Sterile Sample Bag
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