SKC 225-105 GS-1 Cyclone - Manual (Page 4)

Form 37098 Rev 1401
2. Ensure fresh cassett e has been installed on the cyclone and the cyclone/
cassett e assembly has been inserted into the cassett e holder (see holder
instructions).
3. Using the fl exible tubing att ached to the cassett e holder, connect the holder
containing the cyclone/cassett e assembly to the inlet of the calibrated sample
pump.
4. Clip holder near the breathing zone and clip pump to the worker’s belt.
5. Start pump and record pertinent details.
6. Sample for the time specifi ed in the method.
7. Turn off pump when sampling is complete and record pertinent details.
8. Remove cyclone/cassett e assembly from holder and immediately cap cas-
sett e outlet.
9. Separate cassett e from cyclone and immediately cap cassett e inlet (if
using a standard cassett e, replace the inlet section of the cassett e, then cap
the inlet with the plug provided).
10. Discard particles that collected in the cyclone’s grit pot.
11. Package cassett e and send it with all data to a laboratory for analysis.
Cleaning
Aft er sampling, clean all parts of the cyclone, including the interior of the grit pot,
with mild soapy water. The cyclone can be wiped with a clean dust-free tissue, air
dried, blown dry, or wiped with isopropyl alcohol.
Do not use strong solvents to clean the cyclone.
Reference
Trakumas, S., et. al., Performance Assessment of Personal Respirable Cyclone Samplers, AIHce
Presentation 191, 2003
Ordering Information
Description Cat. No.
GS-1 Single-inlet Cyclone includes bowl adapter,
37-mm cassette adapter, and grit pot
225-105
Filter Cassette/Cyclone Holder, for attaching a DPM or standard fi lter
cassette to a worker’s clothing in the breathing zone. May be used with or
without a cyclone, required when using DPM Cassette with GS-1 Cyclone
225-1
Replacement Cassette Adapters
25-mm cassettes
37-mm cassettes (supplied with cyclone)
225-101
225-102
Replacement Bowl Adapter 225-108
Replacement Grit Pots, pk/25 P225012
Multi-purpose Calibration Jar 225-111
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