SKC ULTRA 690-105-NB, ULTRA 690-106, ULTRA 690-101, ULTRA 690-103, ULTRA 690-104 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

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ULTRA Passive Samplers with Charcoal Sorbent

Cat. No. 690-105

Clip

Diffusion holes

(sample sorbent

compartment)

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correction

sorbent

compartment

Sliding cover in open

(sampling) position

Sliding

cover

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Sample

compartment

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correction

compartment

Sliding cover in
closed position

Sample sorbent

compartment

Sliding

cover

correction

compartment

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sorbent

Back view

Applications

SKC patented* ULTRA 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 Sampling Guide at
www.skcinc.com/catalog/passive-guide.php.

Analysis: Solvent extraction; gas chromatography

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

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

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

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Sampling

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

environment.

2. Record the following:
a. Sample ID on pouch and sampler ID label
b. Sampling location on pouch
c. Date sample taken on pouch

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

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

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

b. Outdoors: Clip sampler(s) inside shelter

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

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

4. Start sampling: Slide sampler cover to open

position (diff usion holes visible). Write sample
start time on pouch label.

Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent

compartment)

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correction

sorbent

compartment

Sampler

I.D. label

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Sliding cover

5. Stop sampling: Slide sampler cover to closed

position (arrow and SKC visible). Write sample

Sample compartment

stop time on pouch label.

Important: Measure and record ambient temperature

and atmospheric pressure. Include in information sent
to the laboratory.

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compartment

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Sliding cover