SKC 690-105-NB User Manual

Operating Instructions

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ULTRA III Passive Samplers without Blank,

with Charcoal Sorbent

Cat. No. 690-105-NB

Clip

Diffusion holes

(sample sorbent

compartment)

Sliding cover in open

(sampling) position

Sliding

cover

Clip

Sample

compartment

Sliding cover in
closed position

Sample sorbent

compartment

Sliding

cover

compartment

Clip

Plugs

Empty

Back view

Applications

SKC patented* ULTRA III Passive Samplers provide for low ppb to ppt detection
of organic vapors in ambient and indoor air.

Performance Profi le

Sampling Rates: Go to the SKC Passive (Diff usive) Sampling Guide at
www.skcinc.com/PassiveGuide/default.asp. Indoor (zero

Analysis: Solvent extraction; gas chromatography (GC)

Shelf-life: Six months from date of manufacture. Store at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C).

velocity) sampling rates are available at www.skcinc.com/
instructions/1811.pdf.

See Analysis Instructions at www.skcinc.com/instructions/40127.pdf.

* U.S. Patent No. 6,607,581

www.skcinc.com

Sampling

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1. Open the pouch. Remove the sampler.
a. Do not discard the pouch.
b. Store the pouch in a clean, organic solvent-free

environment.

2. Record the following:
a. Sample ID on the pouch and sampler

ID label

b. Sampling location on the pouch
c. Date sample taken on the pouch

Do not use Sharpie® markers or equivalent to mark
the label or pouch as these can off-gas VOCs.

3. Clip the sampler(s) in an appropriate location.
a. Indoors: Clip the sampler(s) to a stand

accessory (Cat. No. 690-302) and locate at an
appropriate height.

b. Outdoors: Clip the sampler(s) inside the

shelter (open on two ends and bo om to allow
air to fl ow freely). Hang the shelter securely at
the appropriate height.

Ensure the diffusion holes in the sampler are not
obstructed in any way.

Sampler

I.D. label

4. Start sampling: Slide the sampler cover to the

open position (diff usion holes visible).

a. If performing for an extended sampling

time or sampling in an area of high

Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent

compartment)

Clip

concentrations, install the Secondary
Diff usion Barrier accessory (Cat. No. 690-

300); see Operating Instructions 39008.

Sliding cover

b. Write the sample start time on the pouch

label.

5. Stop sampling: Slide the sampler cover to the

closed position (arrow and SKC visible).

a. Remove the Secondary Diff usion Barrier, if

used, and then slide the cover to the closed

Sample compartment

Clip

position; see Operating Instructions 39008.

b. Write the sample stop time on the pouch label.

Sliding cover

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6. Place the sampler in its resealable pouch

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immediately a er sampling.

Ensure the sample ID on the sampler matches
the sample ID on the pouch.

7. Seal the pouch(es). Place the pouch(es) in a

container with a cool pack.

8. Use expedited shipping to ship the sample(s)

and Chain of Custody form(s) to a laboratory for
analysis.

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Storage

Before Sampling: Up to 6 months at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-

A er Sampling: 21 days at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free

free environment

environment

Ordering

ULTRA III Passive Samplers, pk/5, prefi lled with: Cat. No.
Charcoal, 500 mg 690-105-NB

Limited shelf-life; see Storage above

Sampling Accessories
Stand for Indoor Sampling 690-302
Secondary Diffusion Barrier, 12 holes, lowers sampling rate for
extended sampling time and for high concentrations 690-300
Shelter for Outdoor Sampling 690-303

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 Warranty and Return Policy, go to h p://www.skcinc.com/warranty.asp.

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