® i centro de eran PAGINAS 213 [ixtons: [COMERS DATOS DEL PATRON DE REFERENCIA CON TRAZABILIDAD A PATRONES PRIMARIOS DEL CENAM DESCRIPCION: CALIBRADOR DE PROCESOS IDENTIFICACION: | CEMMEX-E-D16 MARCA: FLUKE CALIBRADO FOR: CEMMEX Move BB TRAZABILIDAD: CENAM Sem: s1s701d ENCIA DE CALIBRACION: 2011 12 15 OBSERVACIONES ‘Las caliaciones sellevan a cabo bajo Sdsies ames comuladasyazcundas las especiicncines de exzeind de os estrumenios.CEMMEX utliza process d calbraci ineanos clabrados bajo pincipis Fsicosrconocios, ol personal esta capcitadoycaiiado para realizar i alibracionesutllzando patones de referencia ‘om taal atronesprmariosnscionales manenios por ei CENA. Se iercempar el insrumeno previa emperizado, por meteo directo cone parin de reercci, les rests son un romedi de 3 medicines cectandas por panto de calraci,spiead as easidrsciones neces, Ess medicines son rzabls ls pattones cones manenidos pr st CENAM, los cues yon nercomprads peiedicamne oon paloncsnacionaes de otto pissy, en su easo cone pati ineuacional Los valores reperiados de inceidunbe corresponden un factor de eobertura de 2 para un nivel de confionzs de wproxidament 95%, Los sstemas de calbracion de Cemex, S.A, de CV. umplen con ls requtimietos de la Norma ISO/IEC 17025-2008 {la NMOX-EC-17025-IMINC-2006 La incertdambre secu de aenerda Ia NMX-CHI40IMNC-2002 Es tespnsabildd del usuario ct recaibae cl insramento en intervals deep apropos EI Cento de Metolgia Fspocializada de Mexico, S.A. de V, events cone acreisaminto ante ls EMA, 71 Con vigenia a 201240618 ESTE DOCUMENTO ES VALIDO SOLO EN SU FORMA ORIGINAL Y SOLO PUEDE SER REPRODUCIDO EN SU TOTALIDAD. {LOS RESULTADOS DE ESTE INFORME SON VALIDOS BAJO LAS MISMAS CONDICIONES DE CALIBRACION. (CENTRO DE METROLOGIA ESPECIALIZADA DE MEXICO, SA, DE CY. [BOSQUE DE GUAYAGAN MZ 1561-4 COLLOMAS DEL BOSQUE ‘CUAUTTLAN ZGALL! EDO, DEMEXICO TEL. 58617907 ¥ 26029580 email. cenvnexsadecv@prouigy. oot.& centro de ETROLOGIA ‘Especiglizada de Mexico = PAGINAS 313 INFORME:] CEMMEX-E-587/2011 ‘CONDICIONES DE CALIBRACION TENPERATURA AMBIENTE: 264°C 4 16 PROCEDIMIENTO CEMMEX-PC-03 DE CALIBRACION: HUMEDAD RELATIVA: 49% 4 SHER, DATOS DE CALIBRACION COMPARACION DE mV (TENSION ELECTRICA CONTINUA) Y pH VALOR VALORDE | VALORBAIO ] ERROR | NCERTIOUMRE| cenerano | rererenca | causracion| assowwro | exranoioa mv pH pH pH % 0.00, 7.00 38 0.02 08 59.16 6.00. 5.98 B02 0.10 118.32 5.00 498, 0.02, O42 177.48 4.00 3.98 0.02 015 236 64 3.00 238 020 29580, 2.00. 1.98; 0.30) 354.98) 007 a9. 0.60) 0.00 “7.00 98 0.08 59.16 8.00. 7.98 > 0.08; 2118.32 rod | 8.08. 0.07, 77.48 10.00. 989) 0.08 "236.68 44.00" 11.00" 0.05 296.60 12.00. 12.00 2.00 0.05 "354.96 13.00 13.00, 6.00 0.08 VERIFICACION CON SOLUCIONES BUFFERS VAORDE | VALOREAID | ERROR RereRencia | calierscion| aasouuTo pH pH pH 407 4.00 0.01 701 7.01 0.00. 70.01 10.01 0.00 [ESTE DOCUMENTO ES VALIDO SOLO EN SU FORMA ORIGINAL Y'SOLO PUEDE SER REPRODUIIDO EN SU TOTALIDAD. {LOS RESULTADOS DE ESTE INFORIE SON VALIOOS BAJO LAS MISAS CONDICIONES DE CALIBRACION, ‘BOSQUE DE GUAVAGAN N2.156LT-4 COL.LOMAS DEL BOSQUE ‘CUAUTITLAN IZCALLI EDO. DE MEXICO TEL. 58617907 y 26029890 email. cemmexsadecy@prodiy.netmxTECHNIC, SERVICE CONTACTS Instruction Manual Australi Tel. (03) 9769.0666 * Fax (03) 9769.0699 To (10) 98570068 Fx10 88570060 HI 99121 Te. 8 For Oh 2750.589 ; Soil pH Test Kit Germany: Tel. (07851) 9129-0.» Fax (07851) 9129-99 Greece: Tel. (210} 823.5192 + Fax (210) 884.0210. Indonesia: Tel. (21) 4584.2941 + Foxe (21) 4584.2942 Japan: Tel. (03) 3258.9565 + Fox (03) 3258.9567 Korea: Tel, (02) 2278.5147 + Fax 02} 226617292 Malaysia: Tel. (603) 5638.9940 + Fax (603) 5698,9829 Singapore: Tel. 6296.7118 » Fase 6291.6908 SouthrAfrica: Tel. (011) 615.6076 » Fax (011}615.8582 Taiwan: Tel. 886.2.2739.3014 + Fax 886.2.2739.2983, Thailand: Tel. 46.2619.0708' + Fax 66:2619.0067 United Kingdom: Tel. (01525) 850.855 + Fen (01525) 853.668. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 3 WARRANTY ... 3 SOIL pH . wd ORGANIC SUBSTRATE 8 IRRIGATION WATER ei sesunne B NUTRIENT SOLUTION 8 pH METER SPECIFICATIONS . cose MI OPERATING THE pH METER cc. nuesnmn 12 pH MEASUREMENT & CALIBRATION. wssnnin 19 METER SETUP . os ELECTRODE CLEANING. cg 18 BATTERY REPLACEMENT .. ci 1S PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION Remove the test kt from the packing material and examine it Carefully to make sure that no damage has occurred during shipping, I there is any damage, immediately notily your dealer Each kitincludes: + HI99121 portable pH meter + HI1292D pH electiode * pH4.01 & pl 7.01 buffer solutions (20 mL each} + HI 700663. cleaning soto for inorganic sail deposits + HI700664_ cleaning solation for organic soil deposits + HE7051M soil preparation soluion + HI 721319 ground auger + 3x1.5V AA alkaline bateries + instruction manual + rugged carrying case Note: Save all packing material until you are sure that the instrument functions correctly. All defective items must be returned in the original packing with the supplied accessories TUE eG ‘ll Hanna instumonts meters are warranted for two years agaist defects in workmanship and materials when used for thei intended purpose and maintained according to instructions, The probes are ‘warranted for a period of six months, This watranty i ited to repairor replacement ire of charge. Damage due to accidents, misuse, tamgeting or lack of prescribed maintenance are nat covered, service is required, contact the dealer from wham you purchased. ‘he instrument: under warranty, report the mode! number, date of purchase, seral number andthe nature of the problem. First obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number fom the Cus tomer Service department, then retum the instrument with the Authorization number included along with shipment costs prepaid IF the rept fs not covered by the warranty, you will ba notified of the charges, When shipping ary instrument, make sure tis properly packaged for compete protection, aTpHs the measure ofthe hydrogen ion concentration (H'). Sol can be acid, neutral or alkaline, according to its pH value. Fig. 1 shows the relationship between the scale of pH and types of sol, Most plants prefer a pH range fram 8.5 to 7.5; but some species prefer more acid or alkaline soils, Nevertheless, every plant requires a particular range of pH for optimum growth, \y mi A _— Fig. 1. Types oil ecrng othe pl vole pH stonglyinfuenoes the avalably of rutents andthe presente of microorganisms and pants in the sol For example, fungi prefer acidic conditions whereas. most bacteria, especialy those supplying nutrients to the pians, have a preference for moderately acidic or slightly alkaline sols. Infact, in strongly acidic conditions, nitrogen fixing and the mineralization of vegetable residual is reduced Plants absorb the nutrients dissolved inthe sol water and the nutrient solubility depends largely onthe pH value. Hence, the availabilty of elements i diferent at ifferent pH levels (Fig). nie Sus as ne Fig. 2 Soaiity of th olamens econ owing pl 4 Each plant needs elements in cifferent cuanties and this isthe reason why each plant requires a particular range of pH to optimize is growth, For example, iton, copper and manganese are not soluble in an akaline environment. This means that plants needing these elements should theoretically be in an acidic type of sol Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur, on the other hand, are readily avilable in pH range close to neutrality Furthermore, abnormal pH values, increase the concentration of toxic elements for plants. For example, in acid concitions, ‘here can be an excess of aluminum ions in such quantites ‘hat the plant can not tolerate. Negative effects on chemical and physical structure are also present wtien pH values are too far from neutral conditions {break up of aggregates, a less permeable and more compact sail). Management of the soil in relation to the pH value Once the pH value is known, it is advisable to choose crops ‘hat are suitable for this range (e.g. in an acid sol, culivale Tice, potato, strawberry) ‘Add ferilzers that do not inorease acidity (for example urea, calcium nitrate, ammonium nitrate and superphosphate) or lower alkalinity e.g. ammonium sulfate) itis recommended that a cost evaluation is made prior to commencement of the soll pH modification. Corrective substances can be added to modify the sol pH, however, the effects are generaly slow and not persistent, For exemple, by adcing ie, the effects in clay sol can last for as long as 10 years, but only 2-3 years in a sandy soi Far an acid sol, we can use substances such as lime, dart, limestone end marl, 2ocording tothe nature ofthe soil (Tab). Soil Amaiorants Clay soil Silly sol) Sandy sol cad 3050 2030 10-20 Calon), 3068 839 13-26 CaMg(CO,, «482349 16-33 Caco, 5400 3654 18.36 Tab.1. Quantiy (gna) of pure compound nevessary to in- crease 1 uni of pH SO LTHigh pH levels can depend on cferent elements, hence, there «ate diferent metnods fr ts correction. = Sofs rich with limestone: ‘Add organic matter (is is due to the fact that non-orgnic ametoranis such a8 sulfur and sulfuric acd might nt make economic sense due to the lage quanttes needed). Alkaline-saline sols: -Akaiiniyis due tothe presence of salts (in particular a high eanoentaton of sodium can be har Inigafon washes away salts, hence, an appropiate use of p-rigaton being the 's caused by sodium, itis recommended to ada substances such as gypsum (calcium sulfate), sulur of sulfuric compounds (Tab 2}, Also inthis case, a is necessary. Soil amelorants (pure compounds) Quantity (kg) Calcium chloride: CaCl, «24,0 85 Sulrio aci: H,S0, a Sule S 19 (on sullate: Fe, (S0,), -7H,0 162 ‘Auminum sulfate 19 Tab2. Quanites provide the same result as 100 kg of gypsurn Procedure for direct ground measurement *) Dig, discarding 5 cm of topsot 2} Perforate the soil (vith HI 721349 sol dil) to a depth of out 20 em oF more ‘hy, moisten it with a small amount of ested i eectrode pushing it sight into the soll to ensure Proper contact 6) Observe the measurement 7) Wash the electrode with tap water (not dstiled) and (using a finger) genty remove any soil remaining on the elecrod (avoid using a rag or cloth) {81 Repeat the procedure in diferent locations in the feld 9; Consider the average of the measured data is advisable to measure the pH of asolsoluton, singe sample of soil and sol preparation solution HI 7054: itis better o use this procedure if you have to testa stony fed in uthich you rsk damaging the electrode, Procedure for the measurement of soil solution (1:2,5) A) Sampling 41} Extracting Soil Sample. Take 1 sample per 1000 m (0.25 acre) of homogeneous area, Even for small areas, 2 samples are recommended (the the better the end-resuls, vecause the ‘esult is more representative} 2) Avoid extracting samoles from anomalies and consider them separately. 3) Sample quant: Take the same quantity of sol for each sample, For example, use bags with similar dimensions (1 beg per sempl}. 4) Death of extraction: General: dig and discard 5 om (2 of topsoil Herbaceous crops: from 20 to 40 cm of depth (8 to 16". Orchards: from 20 to 60 om of depth (8" to 24°), 5) Spread the soll samples on the pages of a newspaper and ‘et the sail dyin a shady place or putin an oven at 40°C 8) Crumb the dred sol and mix all the samples together to bain a homogeneous mixture, discarding stones and vegetable residues, 7) From this mixture, take the soi sample for analysis, resenting obvious 8B} Soll soiion preparation and measurement 4) Sit the soi at 2 mm, 2) Weigh 10 9 of soll and put it in 25 mi of sol preparation ‘olution HI 7054 {use the apposite beaker) or 20 g of sl per ‘50 ml of sol preparation solution HI 7054 3} ix for 30 seconds. 4) Wait for about § minutes. 5) Mix again and measure the pH ofthe solution,‘ORCHARD PLANTS ORGANIC SUBSTRATE rar lone ot Roe pH measurements of organic substrates is important in Apple 56.5. |Oronge 57 _eenhouses and nursery grouing pots. pH shouldbe checked Agric! 7 |Poach 675 at the outset to make sure that the pH of the substrate tought Gr Soe (oem z i 3 is that dosed (pH can chenge i too much time eapses from aoa 2 eee the date of packaging tothe mament of ulation) toe oe Nee oe AA) Direct measurement in pot Nectarine 675 If the substrate is dry, add a little distilled water. Insert the dete hin sil an lke neanenen sy TOMAS An HEEACEOUS CULATIONS B) Measurement ofthe organic substrate solution (1:2) Aig ier SR Lette substrate dry and discard the coarse vegetableresidues =) Asp oragus 68 [ary Potato 456 and pebbles. Berley 6-7 ILate Potato 456 Prepare a solution composed of 1 part of mould and 2 parts Bean 6:75 [Snoot Ports 55-8 of HI 7051 solution (for example: fil the beaker with the Brussels Sprout 6-7.5. [Pumpkin 85-75 tate po 9m, pss get, omy he carn fircora” 557 Ree 585 ‘another container and add 100 ml of HI 7051 solution) Co par ee A teens oe Wf 30 saconds and then wat 5 iui. Magan and Gurumber 38:8 7.5 [tad = 9 Plant 55-7 |Shawaerry 575 measure the pH of the solution. Lottuce 67 {String 675 ERs Nao Shesfuowe 65 Oat 62 [Tomato 55.65 ‘The qually of rigation waters avery important factor. the pl Onion 67 [Watermelon 5.568 ‘value is very far fram pH 7, it is possible that other anomalies Peo 6-7.5 [Wheat 67 axe presen. Ranges for evaluaton of water quality. Aw "51 5 pl gon, cn be ized iol elon sam etd age = 5 10 6 oH or 85 to 9 pH: sufficient, sensible crops could have problems. ' (GARDEN PLANTS AND FLOWERS = 4 to 5 pt or @ to 10 pt scarce, use it carefully, avoid Pref pl Range Preloved gH Rorge wetting the vegetation, F heada 6-8 |ligustrum 575 = pH-10: very scarce, there are other anomalies that Mesa 67 |Magnolia 56 have (0 be identified via chemical analysis ‘Amaranth 6:65 |Norcews 68; Bougainilea 5.5.7.5 {Oleander 67. A rational fertizain is needed fr optimum plants growth in Bawhe pease ae greenhouses. The pH value of the nulrient solution {water + Fuchsia IRhododendron — 4.5-6. ‘ertizer) has to mee he plants need Gerson oes 557 IF a fertigation system with auiomalc pH contol is use, Glediolus Sedum 675 ensure that itis functioning properly. Hellebore Sunflower S7 ‘Check the pH of the irigation solution as well as any recycled pee ee. Oe es sclulon Joviper 8 9 eyant enaee Aekored gl Grn PTW euenicisenaen anon Abution 55-65 Gardenia 5-6 Afican violet &7 Geranium oa utomabo ngeratce steoseraunt ae gt ee ee tomperaton indicator for primary display eolea 45-6 Kalanchoe 675 iasity,. Fre vey Begonia 57.5 Mimose 57 Sanit pe Pama Camelia 45.55 Orchid 45.55 vy te \ A A A ew Croton 56 Palms: 675 _ = ran ‘Cyclamen 67 Peperomio 56 PRESETS alee eae Dietlenbachia. 5-6. Philodendron 56 pH caleation || oy Seloctabie Daten Sh Nees ers indetor— | temperate Frees 675 Low ater ‘nono Range] 2.0010 6.00 pH Bit 108.0°C 23.00 221.07 Resolution OUI pA/OTC/ONF ecuracy +002pH (@20°CI68°F) 405° Cuplo60°C;+1°Coutside _ HF petal" 42°F ose Temperature Compensation Arraic pH Calibration Automatic, 1 oF 2 point ee ith 2seis of memorizedutiers Probe (included) _—_H1 12920 pHilemperature prove Battery Type Life 3x 1SVAA(IECLRS)! approx 1500 hous Auto-off ‘After 8 minutes ofnon-use ie to 60°C (32 to 122°F); RH 100% 150 80 x36 mm (6.9x32x 1.47) Weight = 20g (7402) (0 The temperature rerge is ews to °C (176°) sig he 112820 probe To clean the meter, use water only. 10 " trfey Com =i a mLeLaias To-conneet the probe ‘th he meter tuned of, connect the H1 12920 probe tothe DIN socketonthe top ofthe mete by aligning the pins end pustingin ‘hep, Tighten the nut to ensure a good connection. Remove ‘ne protective cap ftom the probe before taking any measure- mens To tum the meter ON and check the batfor status Press the ONIOFFIMODE button until the cispay ights up. At start-up all the LCD segments are dspleyed for" second, then the percent indoaton ofthe remaining battery fe is shown for anathr second (Eg % 100 BATT}, The mete then enters the normal measuring made Not: If the display neads tobe checked, Keep the ON button prossod ile turing the meter on, The meter wil spay all segments as long as te butlon is pressed To frooze the display ‘Whe in measurement mode, press the SETIHOLO button, HOLD appears on the secondary display and the reacing wit be frozen onthe LCD (E.g. pH 5.73 HOLD). Press any button {o return to normal made, To turn the moter OFF ‘While in normal measurement mode, press the ON/OFFIMODE. button. OFF will appear on the secondary dispay. Release the button. Note:The meters proved wth an acoustic signal feature, wis ‘cant disabled using the snitch located in thebaterycom- partment "Note: Wan emer detoos he absence ofa temparatue probe attsinpt te Automate Temperlure Compensation i tumed of andthe meter uses a default value 25°C (77°F forthe temperature measurement and compensation nthis con tion, the secondary LCD shows 25.0°C {77.0°F} blinking. ‘When a probes connected, he meter automaticaly tums inthe ATC mode, he ATC a istumadon, and the ernpera tures shown on te secondary display 12 Peete i= i crac [Make sue the meierhas been calibrated before use I the probe is dry, soak it in HI 70300 storage solution for ‘one hour to reactvat it + Pace the tip of teprobeino the sampleto be tested, strbity and wat uti the stability symbol on the LCD is tuned oft “The LCD shows the pH vale (automatically compensated for temperature} onthe prnary LCD, while the secondary LCD shou the femperaiure ofthe solute. + fmeasurements ae taken in ent samples successively, rinse {he probe tip toraughy to avoid contaminaions. After deaning, Fine he probe tip wih some othe sample bemeasured. pt calibration For better accuracy, a frequent electrode cleaning (see also pag, 15} and meter calibration is recommended. In addition, te instument must be recalbrated whenever: 1) The pH electrode is replaced. b) Afr testing aggressive chemicals. } Where high accuracy is require. d) Atleast once a month, + From normel mode, ores & hold ONOFF/MODE unt OFF on the secondary cisplayis replaced by GAL Release the button + TheLCD enters fe calbration mode, displaying "pH 701 USE™ (or'ph 6.86 USE" tne NISTbuter set was selected). Aer ‘second the meter activates he automat bufler recogniton fe3- ‘ure. Ifa valid buffers detected, thenits value is shown on the primary display, and REC appears onthe secondary LCD. If ‘no valid bufris detected, te meter keeps the USE indication acivfor 12 seconds, and then repacesit ith WRNG, inccat- ing thal the sample being measured is nota vais bur, + For a singlepoint caibration with buffers pH 4.01, 9.18 or 40.01, themeter aulomatcaly aooeptsthe cabraton wien the readingis stable; he meter wil show onthe primary display the sccepted buffer, wih the message ‘OK 1" on the secondary cisplay, and an audble signals produoed. After 1 second he meter automaticaly etums to the normal measuring mode. ita single-point calbration with buffers pH7.01 or 6.88 is de- sive, then after he caibration pointhias been accepted press the ON/OFFIMODE button in order to return tothe normal measuring mode. After the butonis pressed, the meter shows 13 —)"7.01" {or°6.88")-0K 1", and an auole signals produced. ‘ler second, the meter automaticaly etums tothe normal measuring mode, Note: is alrays recommended to carry outa two-point clbra- tion for better accuracy, + For a two-point carton, place the probe in pH 7.01 (or pH 6.6) buf. Aftor the calibration point has been accented, the ‘pH 4.01 USE" message appears. The message is held for 12 seconds, unless valid bers recognized. no vaid buiferis recognizea, then the WiRNG message is shown. fa ‘valid buffer (0H 4.01, pH 10.01 or pH 9.18) is detected, then the meter completes the calibration prooedure, When the bufer is aooepied, the LCD shows the accepted value with the “OK 2 message on the secondary display. The moter thon returns fo the normal measuring mode, Note: hen thecaliration is completed, the CAL tag's tumedon. ‘To auit calibration and to reset to the default values + Allecenterng the cairaton made and before he fist points 2c- ‘epied, tis possble to quite procedure and return tote last calraiondetabyfressing ONOFFIMODE. The secondary LCD dgplays ESC for! sec. nd the meterretums to normalmode. + Toresetto the dofaul values and dear @previcus cabation, press the SETIHOLD bon tor eneing te callin mode ‘and bec the fist points accepted “Te socondery LCD displays OLR or 1 se, themeterreses tothe defautcalbraion and the"CAL"tagon the LCD disappears. Tiassa ‘Sotuprnade alow o seleot te temperature unitand the pHbuer set. Tonle the Setup mode, press & hold ONOFF/MODE unt ‘CAL on the secondary cispay is replaced by TEMP and the ‘current temperature unt (E.g. TEMP °C), Ten: * foc °C°F selection use the SETIHOLD bution. Aor the tem- perature unit has been selected, press ON/OFFIMODE to ‘enter the buffer set selection mode; press ONIOFFIMODE twice to return fo the normal measuring mode. + tochange the caoration buffer se, afte sting the lempera- ture uni, the meter wl show the current buffer set ‘pH 7.01 BUFF" (for 4.017.040 04) or ‘pH 686 BUFF” (for 4.01) 6.86/18). Change the sat withthe SET/HOLD button, then press ON/OFFIMODE to return to normal mode. 14 ELECTRODE CLEANING ‘frequent clearing ofthe pH elecrode is strongly recommended to ensure correct calibration and refaole readings. Hanna Instruments has developed a complete series of cleaning ‘solitons decicated to specie applications and kindo ity that has tobe removed fom theelectode, In soil measurements you can choose betveen two diferent sok: tions aocerdingly tothe type tesed so + HI 700663 is indicated forinorganic soi deposits (as minerals, limestone, adsorbed clays) + HL 700664 is spect for organic sol deposits (humus) cleanings pertrmes frequently, soaktheetacrede inthe pectic sotufon fora few minutes Ifthe electrode has not be cleaned fora while, for a cornplete removal o sol depots, proceecasfotows: + tie the electrode body (not bul) with paper or sft issue ‘rub te reference wih abrasive paper + imeerseinto leaning solution for atleast 15 minutes yar dante ‘The meter displays the remaining battery percentage when tured ‘on, When the levels below 5%, the =» symbol onthe batiom it ofthel.CD blinks to indicate a iow battery condton Ifthe battery levelislow enough to cause erroneous readings, the Batery Eror Preventon System (BEPS) tums theimete off Unscrew the 4 screws located on the back ofthe metar and ‘caretuly replace the 3 AA batteries located in the bettry com: partment, while paying atenton to their polarity. Reatlach the back making sure that the gasket sin place and tighten the 4 soToWs to ensure a Watertight seal 15 —-