SKC 225-9009 User Manual

Operating Instructions

How to Use the SKC Preloaded Coated Filters

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Preloaded Coated Filters

Cat. No. 225-9009

SKC coated fi lters are shipped preloaded in the cassettes with end plugs and
shrink bands in place. No assembly is required; they are ready to use.

Method & Chemical: OSHA 82 for acetic anhydride

Filter & Coating: 2 glass fi ber fi lters coated with 1-(2-pyridyl) piperazine.

Four-piece 37-mm cassette. Closed-face sampling confi guration

Prior to Sampling: Store at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) for up to 6 months.

Sample Stability: Store samples at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) for up to 15 days.

For information on other available

coated fi lters, request SKC Publication 1219.

1. Select one coated fi lter cassette for calibrating the fl ow rate. A red plug
secures the inlet, which is clearly marked “inlet,” and a blue plug secures the
outlet. Set up the sampling train for calibration with the representative fi lter
cassette in line. For “closed-face” sampling, remove the plugs and connect the
cassette to the sampling train. For “open-face” sampling, remove the outlet
plug and the cassette inlet section then connect the cassette to the sampling
train. For details on setting up a sampling train, refer to the SKC Sample Setup
Guide “Sampling Train - Filters and Cyclones” (SKC Publication 1166).

2. Calibrate the pump to the desired fl ow rate using a fi lm fl owmeter or
calibrated precision rotameter. For details on calibrating a pump, refer to the
SKC Sample Setup Guide “Calibrating a Pump Using a Film Flowmeter” (SKC
Publication 1163).

3. Replace the cassette used for calibration with a fresh coated fi lter cassette
for sample collection. Attach the cassette to a worker’s collar, as close to the
breathing zone as possible, by using a fi lter cassette holder (SKC Cat. No.
225-1). Sample for the specifi ed time interval and record the time.

4. Remove the fi lter cassette at the end of the specifi ed sampling period and
replace both end plugs (and the inlet if necessary). Recheck the fl ow rate using
the same cassette and fl owmeter used for calibration (in Step 2) to ensure that
the fl ow rate has not changed by more than 5%.

5. Store samples at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) for up to 15 days. Appropriately package
samples, blanks, and all pertinent data to send to a lab for analysis. Expedite
shipping of samples to laboratory. Friday shipments are not recommended.

SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy

SKC products are subject to the SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy, which
provides SKC's sole liability and the buyer's exclusive remedy. To view the complete
SKC Limited W arranty and Return Policy, go to http://www.skcinc.com/warranty.asp.

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