Aquachek Select Instructions

1. Remove an AquaChek test strip from the bottle and replace cap tightly.
2. Dip the test strip into your pool or spa water and remove immediately.
3. Hold the strip level, pad side up, for 15 seconds.
   Do not shake the excess water from the test strip.
   Immediately make color comparisons as follows:

   Total Hardness (end pad)

   Compare the total hardness test pad to the color chart on the color comparator. The pad will be a shade of purple if the total hardness of the water is in the right range. Estimate result if color on test pad falls between two color blocks.

   Total Chlorine

   Compare the total chlorine test pad to the color chart on the color comparator. Estimate result if color on test pad falls between two color blocks. If chlorine is present, the pad will be a shade of pink.

   Free Chlorine

   Compare the free chlorine test pad to color chart on color comparator. Estimate result if color on test pad falls between two color blocks.

   PH

   Compare the pH test pad to the color chart on the color comparator. Estimate result if color on test pad falls between two color blocks. The pH pad will be a shade of red-orange if the pH of the water is in the right range of 7.2 - 7.8.

   Total alkalinity (pad nearest handle)

   Compare the total alkalinity test pad to the total alkalinity color chart on the color comparator. The total alkalinity pad will be a shade f green depending on the total alkalinity of the water. Estimate result if color on test pad falls between two color blocks. The right range of total alkalinity depends on the type of sanitizer being used.
   Note: low pH readings may result when total alkalinity is less than 80 ppm.
4. Write down the results of the tests in the Test Log at the end of the provided booklet.
5. Consult the Treatment Recommendation Charts in the provided booklet to determine how to obtain proper pool or spa water balance.

Remember to dry your hands before removing test strips from the bottle. Also replace and tighten the lid on your AquaChek select bottle immediately after removing a strip. This will prevent spilling strips and keep them fresh. Keep the strips in a cool dry place and leave the packet of drying agent in the bottle. This will keep the test strips at their best.