SKC 239 User Manual

Operating Instructions
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Breath-gas Analysis Bags
Cat. Nos. 249-01, 259-01, and 269-01
SKC Breath-gas Analysis Bags are ideal for collecting and storing human breath samples. The samples are subsequently analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). Breath-gas Analysis Bags are constructed of FlexFoil stainless steel breath-gas  ing with plastic mouthpiece allows easy sample collection and facilitates sample removal by gas-tight syringe for gas chromatography (GC) analysis.
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PLUS, SamplePro® FlexFilm, or Tedlar® material. The special
Guidelines for Bag Sampling
1. Long-term storage of samples in bags is not recommended.
2. SKC sample bags are designed for sampling air at atmospheric pressure only. A empting to pressurize the bag can result in bag rupture and sample loss. Do not ship bag samples by air freight in a non-pressurized cargo cabin. Bags can burst under such conditions.
3. All federal and state packaging and transporting regulations apply.
4. Failure to follow warnings and cautions voids any warranty.
5. Do not reuse sample bags.
6. Due to the physical properties of the FlexFoil bag material, minor crimps and creases may appear on bags during manufacturing, quality testing, and user handling. These marks only aff ect the aesthetics of the bag and not its performance. FlexFoil bags exhibiting minor crimps and creases are not subject to replacement or refund.
7. Store SamplePro FlexFilm bags fl at. Do not roll or crease bags during storage.
8. Do not use sample bags to sample compounds with boiling points > 249.9 F (121 C).
Wear gloves when handling the bag and fi ttings (photos are shown without gloves for clarity).
Preparing the Fitting
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1. Remove the clean, single-use plastic mouthpiece
from packaging.
2. A ach the plastic mouthpiece to the stainless steel breath-gas  ing on the bag by gently pushing the narrow end of the mouthpiece down onto the  ing until snug.
Sampling
1. Open the  ing by placing the bag on a fl at surface and turning the knurled disc on the stainless steel  ing counterclockwise a maximum of two revolutions. The  ing is now open.
2. Provide breathing instructions to the test subject, have subject place lips on the plastic mouthpiece, and blow accordingly to collect the desired sample volume.
Do not over-infl ate the sample bag (see graphic below).
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3. Immediately remove the mouthpiece from the lips of the test subject and close the breath-gas  ing by turning the knurled disc clockwise until snug. The  ing is now closed.
4. Remove plastic mouthpiece by grasping the stainless steel breath-gas fitting with one hand and gently pulling/twisting the plastic mouthpiece with the other hand.
5. The single-use mouthpieces may be disposed of in regular trash.
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