SKC 590-300 Nitrous Oxide Passive Sampler - Manual (Page 2)

Sampling
Open aluminized resealable pouch and
remove sampler, vial of sorbent, and green
secondary diff usion barrier.
Use proper handling technique when working
with samplers.
Write pertinent information, including
Sample ID#, on the lines provided on the
pouch label.
In a clean, organic solvent-free environment,
remove plug from vial adapter on back of
sampler housing (side without holes). Remove
cap from sorbent vial. Immediately hold
housing vial adapter down over the open end
of the vial. Screw open end of vial into the
adapter (see inset 3A). Rotate assembly until
sorbent is draining from vial to sampler. Tap
vial lightly before unscrewing and removing it
from the adapter. Immediately replace plug on
adapter.
Avoid exposing sorbent to air.
Remove cover from face of sampler housing
(side with holes) immediately before sampling.
Store cover for reuse.
Snap on green secondary diff usion barrier to
control sampling rate.
Clip sampler to a worker's clothing near the
breathing zone. The sampler must not be
covered by clothing and the diff usion holes
must face outward.
Samplers are non-sterile.
Do not cover sampler with clothing.
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Important!
Vial Adapter
Sorbent
Sorbent Vial
3A