The API® POND MASTER TEST KIT measures the most important levels in your pond quickly and accurately, including pH, ammonia, nitrite, and phosphate. Product conducts over 500 tests, and is compact and convenient for easy home storage with 6 bottles of liquid test reagent, laminated color cards, 4 test tubes, and a complete step-by-step instructional booklet. Whats in the Box 500 Tests; 6 Test Solutions; Easy-To-Ready Instructions; Glass Test Tubes; Color Chart Testing Kit Type Master pH Ammonia Nitrite Phosphate Use Instructions Directions for Testing pH: 1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of pond water to the Line on the tube 2. Add 5 drops of Wide Range Test Solution, holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops 3. Cap the test tube and invert tube to mix solution. Do not hold finger over open end of tube as this may affect the pH of the test solution. 4. Determine the pH by complying the color of the solution with those on the pH color chart on back of booklet. The tube should be viewed against the white background in o well-it urea. Directions for Testing Ammonia: 1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested (to the line on the tube) 2. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Sole #1, holding the dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops 3. Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution Sole #2, holding the dropper bottle upside down in o completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops 4. Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds. Do not hold finger over the open end of the tube, oz. this may affect the test results. 5. Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop 6. Determine the ammonia level by comparing the color of the solution with those on the ammonia color chart on bock of booklet. The tube should be viewed against the white background in o well it area. Directions for Testing Nitrite: 1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of pond water (to the line on the tube) 2. Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test solution holding dropper bottle upside down in a completely vertical position to assure uniformity of drops. 3. Cap the test tube and shake well for 5 seconds. Do not hold finger over open end of tube oz. this may affect the test results. 4. Wait 5 minutes for the cast to develop 5. Determine the nitrite level by comparing the color of the solution with those on the nitrite color chart on bock of booklet. The tube should be viewed against the white background in a well it area. Directions for Testing Phosphate: 1. Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested to line on the tube 2. Holding the bottle vertically add 6 drops from Phosphate Test Solution Bottle *1 Cap the test tube and shake vigorously to 5 seconds 3. Now holding the outlet vertically. add 6 drops from Phosphate Test Solution on Bottle * 2. Note: Bottle #2 contains a very thick solution and may require increased pressure to release drops. 4. Cap and shake the test tube vigorously for 5 seconds 5. Wait 3 minutes for the color to develop 6. Determine the phosphate level by comparing the color of the solution with those on the phosphate color chart on bock of booklet. The tube should be viewed against the white background in a went area. First Aid Measures Eye Contact: If this product comes in contact with the eyes: Wash out immediately with fresh running water. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention without delay, if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention. Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel. Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear. Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation. Inhalation: If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area. Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Transport to hospital, or doctor. Ingestion: If Swallowed, refer or medical attention, where possible without delay. For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed. In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following observation and employing supportive measures as indicated by the patient's condition. If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the SDS should be provided. Further action will be the responsibility of the medical specialist. If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient to a hospital together with a copy of the SDS. Storage Instructions Store in original containers. Keep containers securely sealed. No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers. Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks. Caution Keep out of reach of children
