SKC 225-9018 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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Preloaded Coated Filters

Cat. No. 225-9018

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

Method & Chemical: OSHA 1003 for phosphine

Filter & Coating:† One glass fi ber fi lter (untreated) and one polyester fi lter

treated with mercuric chloride loaded into a three-piece 37-mm casse e in
closed-face sampling confi guration

Prior to Sampling: Store at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) for up to 3 months.

Sample Stability: Store samples at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) or 71.6 F (22 C) for up to

17 days.

† Custom order due to very limited shelf-life.

For information on other available

coated fi lters, request SKC Publication 1219.

How to Use SKC Preloaded Coated Filters

1. Select one coated fi lter casse e 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
casse e in line. For “closed-face” sampling, remove the plugs and connect the
casse e to the sampling train. For “open-face” sampling, remove the outlet
plug and the casse e inlet section then connect the casse e to the sampling
train. For details on se ing 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 casse e used for calibration with a fresh coated fi lter casse e
for sample collection. A ach the casse e to a worker’s collar, as close to the
breathing zone as possible, by using a fi lter casse e holder (SKC Cat. No.
225-1). Sample for the specifi ed time interval and record the time.

4. Remove the fi lter casse e 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 casse e and fl owmeter used for calibration in Step 2 to ensure that
the fl ow rate has not changed by more than 5%.

5. See Sample Stability on reverse side for sample storage. 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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