Lovibond Scuba III Smart Pooltester

Parameters List

Required Tablet Reagents for Safe Swimming Conditions (Green Light)

* These are globally considered measuring ranges for safe swimming. For individual pool control, users should always follow local regulations or recommendations by their Chemical suppliers.

1. Battery Replacement

Notes / Caution

Image Description: A sequence of images showing how to replace the batteries in the Scuba3s, including opening the compartment, inserting batteries with correct polarity, and closing the compartment.

• Only use non-rechargeable batteries as specified in technical data.
• The instrument must be dry before opening the battery compartment.
• While inserting batteries, pay attention to the correct polarity of the batteries.
• Make sure that the cover is tightly screwed after batteries replacement.
• Please make sure to transfer measurement data before replacing batteries.

2. Important Information for Consumers in the EU

Disposal Instructions for Batteries and Accumulators

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EC Guideline 2006/66/CE requires users to return all used and worn-out batteries and accumulators. They must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste. Your local authority may have a disposal facility; alternatively, you can hand them in at any shop selling batteries and accumulators. You can also return them to the company which supplied them to you; the company is obliged to accept them.

Disposal of Electrical Equipment

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Due to the European Directive 2012/19/EU your electrical instrument must not be disposed of with normal household waste! Tintometer GmbH will dispose of your electrical instrument in a professional and environmentally responsible manner. This service, excluding the cost of transportation, is free of charge. Send your electrical Tintometer instruments for disposal freight prepaid to your supplier.

3. Important Safety Instructions: Read Instructions Before Use

This manual provides important information on the safe operation of the product. Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the product before use.

Intended Use:

This instrument is a battery-operated measuring device to determine dissolved matter in water for non-commercial applications. The instrument and reagents are intended to be used for chemical water testing and analysis only and may not be used for other purposes. For use inside and outside buildings. Suitable for use in wet environments.

Caution

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The reagents are potentially harmful if they are swallowed. Do not swallow! Keep them out of the reach of children. Contact for Poison Center: www.lovibond.com

Requirements for Safe Use

Note the following points for safe use:

• If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• The product may only be used under the ambient conditions mentioned in this operating manual.
• The housing of the product must not be opened or modified.
• The product must not be used if:
• It is visibly damaged (e.g. after being transported)
• It was stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time (ambient conditions, see "Technical Data")

4. Guidelines for Photometric Measurements

• Use only blister tablets with black printing.
• Always add the reagent tablets to the water sample straight from the foil without touching them with the fingers.
• Close the blue lid on top of the sample chamber tightly before zeroing / reading.
• Always ensure that the sample chamber, the lid and the stirring rod are thoroughly rinsed when changing from one test to the other.

Maintenance Guidelines

• Keep the instrument in a clean condition.
• No solvent, abrasive materials or brushes should be used to clean the instrument. Clean the sample chamber using a soft tissue.
• Dry the instrument when not in use, store it under the advised ambient conditions.
• Remove batteries and don't close the battery lid if the instrument is being stored for an extended period.

5. Instrument Overview

Image Description: A diagram of the Scuba3s instrument with labels pointing to its various parts: Rubber cap to shield against sunlight, Backlit display with icons and animation, Simple keypad with dual functions, Integrated vial, Waterproof housing, and Wireless data transfer via NFC.

6. General Measurement Procedure

6.1 Switch Scuba3s on:

When not in use, Scuba3s turns off automatically after 5 minutes. To turn off manually, press the Down key for 3 seconds.

6.2 Select Parameters

Select parameter on screen with the Test key or scroll up and down to select any other parameter. After parameter selection, the Scuba3s shows "Zero measurement" screen.

6.3 Collect Sample:

Image Description: An illustration of dipping the Scuba3s into pool water to collect a sample.

Collect sample by dipping Scuba3s into pool water multiple times. Make sure the sample chamber is filled completely.

6.4 Cover Measuring Chamber

Image Description: An illustration of covering the measuring chamber with the rubber cap.

Cover measuring chamber with the rubber cap. Make sure that the chamber is tightly closed.

6.5 Perform Zero

Image Description: An illustration showing a magnifying glass over a vial, indicating the zeroing process.

Zero measurement sets a reference point by eliminating the influence of measuring chamber and sample. It is required to perform zero before each test measurement. Press the Test key to perform zero. When finished, the icon on the left side on the display will change from an empty vial to a full vial.

6.6 Add Tablet

Image Description: An illustration showing how to add a reagent tablet from a blister pack.

Add tablet reagent directly from blister by pressing from top of the blister as shown in the picture. Refer to parameters list on the first page to choose the appropriate reagents for each test.

6.7 Dissolve Tablet

Image Description: An illustration of using the stirring rod to crush and dissolve a tablet in the sample.

Use stirring rod delivered in Scuba3s Box to crush and dissolve the tablet. Make sure that the tablet is completely dissolved.

6.8 Perform Test

Image Description: An illustration showing the device being swirled with the chamber closed.

Close the chamber with rubber cap, swirl the device back and forth for approx. 15 seconds, do not shake it. Press Test key to perform the test. Some parameters such as Cl.Comb require two tests; in this case, the 2nd test will follow the first test immediately.

6.9 Reaction Timers

Scuba3s has integrated timers which ensure that the reaction time between reagent and water sample is kept and colour is fully developed. Countdowns start automatically, and when finished, measurement takes place.

Timers:

• 1) Cl F, Br, TA, CyA, pH: No timers
• 2) Cl T, O₂ Act., CaH, Cu: 2 minutes
• 3) PO₄: 10 minutes

You can skip timer by pressing the Test key again, but it is not recommended.

6.10 Results

The results are stored automatically. The results of some parameters can be switched into different form (PO₄ to P) by pressing Up key. In case of Cl Comb, press Up / Down key to see results of Cl F or Cl T. The instrument indicates if the water is safe for swimming or not.

Image Description: Examples of result displays showing a safe range (green) and an out-of-range indication (red).

• Indication of globally accepted measuring range for safe swimming.
• Indication of too low or too high measuring range for safe swimming.
• Over range (Value is too high). Press Test key to confirm and go back.
• Under range (value is too low to be detectable). Press Test key to confirm and go back.

Attention: Please follow local regulations and recommendations provided by your chemicals providers to know ideal concentrations for your pool.

7. Settings

Scuba3s Settings Menu

• When in home menu, press Up key for 3 seconds to enter settings menu.
• Scroll through the list to see different setting options.
• Press Test key to enter sub-menu.

7.1 Results

• The latest results will be shown on screen.
• Scroll up or down to see next results.
• Press Back key to go back to main settings menu.

7.2 Transfer Results

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• The instrument shows NFC next to the battery icon.
• Follow instructions from Lovibond® PoolAssistant App to receive data.
• Note: All data sets are transferred from the memory.

7.3 Delete Results

• Press Test key to select the data delete option.
• Press Test key again to confirm the action.
• All results will be deleted.
• Note: Make sure to transfer all your results before deleting.

7.4 Date Setting

• Press Test key to select date setting.
• Scroll up or down to see other date formats or press Test key to confirm.
• Press Up or Down key to increase/decrease value.
• Press Test key to confirm value and move to next entry.
• When the arrow is at the last entry, press Test key to save the date.

7.5 Time Setting

• Press Test key to select time setting.
• Press Up or Down key to increase/decrease value.
• Press Test key to confirm and move to next entry.
• When the arrow is at the last entry, press Test key to save the time.

7.6 Error Codes

• E1 - Indicates an insufficient light on detector.
• E2 - Indicates calculation error.
• E4 - Indicates invalid calibration.
• E7 - Indicates method not found.

8. Technical Data

9. Delivery Content

• 1 x Scuba 3s in a robust plastic case with hanger
• 2 x AA batteries
• 1 Stirring rod
• 1 Instruction Manual
• 1 Blue lid

Reagents:

• 20 x DPD No.1 tablets
• 10 x DPD No.3 Evo tablets
• 20 x Phenol Red Photometer tablets
• 10 x Alka-M-Photometer tablets
• 10 x CyA-Test tablets
• 10 x Calcio-H No.1 tablets
• 10 x Calcio-H No.2 tablets

10. List of Accessories & Reagents

• 525620 - Refill Pack Cl₂-pH
• 525621 - Refill Pack Cl₂-pH-Alka-m-CyA
• 525652 - Refill Pack Calcium Hardness
• 525651 - Refill Pack Active Oxygen
• 525653 - Refill Pack Copper
• 525654 - Refill Pack Phosphate
• 364107 - Stirring rod
• 364140 - Stirring rod 10er pack
• 19802218 - Blue lid