LaMotte Soil Test Kit 5679 - Manual (Page 3)

PROPER HAN DLING OF CHEM I CAL TEST EQUIP MENT
This test equipment is designed to provide years of dependable service.
Following these suggestions will help increase equipment performance.
1. Carefully follow all instructions.
2. Do not handle tablets; dispense from cap to test tube.
3. Carefully wash and rinse all apparatus used.
4. Tighten reagent caps immediately after use. Do not interchange caps.
5. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
6. Avoid temperature extremes. Protect all test components from
freezing.
7. Anticipate your requirements for replacement reagents.
8. Keep all reagent containers out of reach of young children.
9. Reagents marked with a * are considered hazardous substances. Read
accompanying MSDS before use.
READ THE GARDEN GUIDE MAN UAL
The accompanying Garden Guide Manual provides:
1. instructions on the proper collection and preparation of soil samples
2. essential information for interpretation of test results
3. lime and fertilizer recommendations
4. a soil test record form
READING THE COLOR CHARTS
When matching a test color with a color chart stand with the light source
behind the chart and hold the test tube approximately one-half inch away
from the color chart.
If the color of a test reaction falls between two standard colors on a color
chart, the mid-point between the two standard values is taken as the test
result. For example, a pH test color reaction falling between the standard
colors for pH 4.0 and pH 5.0 represents a test result of pH 4.5. In the other
tests, color reactions may either match, fall between, or fall beyond the
three standard colors representing “Low,” “Medium,” and “High.”
Therefore seven different test results are possible: Very Low, Low, Medium
Low, Medium, Medium High, High and Very High.
pH TEST
1. Fill test tube (0755) to line 4 with pH Indicator (5701). Squeeze
bottle gently to control amount dispensed.
2. Use 0.5g spoon (0698) to add three measures of soil sample.