M-301 pH Meter Operating Instructions: 1) Unpack the M-301 pH Meter, Electrode, Adjusting Tool and pH 7 calibrating solution. 2) Connect the Electrode to the pH Meter. Mount the pH Meter in a safe dry location. 3) Plug the M-301 pH Meter into a GFCI protected outlet. 4) Place the electrode into the pH 7 solution and allow it to sit for at least 1 hour to rehydrate the Electrode before use or calibration. 5) Adjust the ‘pH 7 Calibration' slotted screw on the front of the M-301 pH Meter with the adjusting tool, so that the digital display reads 7.0. 6) Place the Electrode into aquarium or sump. Be sure that the White Top of the Electrode is at all times ABOVE the water level. 7) The Electrode should be cleaned periodically (approximately every 30 days or so) and recalibrated to ensure proper pH readings.