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

Clip

Sample

compartment

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correction

compartment

Sliding cover in
closed position

Sample sorbent

compartment

Sliding

cover

correction

compartment

Clip

Plugs

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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

Clip

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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correction

compartment

Clip

Sliding cover

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6. Place sampler in its resealable pouch

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immediately after sampling.

Ensure sample ID on sampler matches sample
ID on pouch.

7. Seal pouch(es). Place pouch(es) in container with

cool pack.

8. Use expedited shipping to send sample(s),

pertinent information, 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-free

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

environment

environment

Ordering

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

Limited shelf-life; see Storage above

Sampling Accessories
Stand for Indoor Sampling 690-302
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.

Form 40126 Rev 1807