Nextteq VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators for Respirator Fit Testing - Manual (Page 12)

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VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators Manual
Nextteq LLC 8406 Benjamin Road, Suite J, Tampa, FL 33634 USA
PN 50811300-340N Rev F 5/09
36. A test subject’s sensitivity to irritant smoke varies based upon
size, weight, heredity, age, health, and other factors. Some test
subjects may respond to a greater degree than others to irritant
smoke. During the Sensitivity Check, the administrator shall
consider the test subject’s sensitivity and be careful to generate a
small, weak, dilute stream of smoke that is the absolute minimum
concentration of irritant smoke necessary to elicit a response from
the test subject.
37. VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators are only to be used for
Respirator Fit Testing and Sensitivity Check in strict compliance
with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, this manual, Nextteq’s Sensitivity
Check Protocol (PN 50811340-340N - see www.nextteq.com), and
other instructions provided by Nextteq, LLC.
38. Do not substitute, modify, or omit parts or components. Use exact
manufactured replacement parts in configurations specified by
the original manufacturer. Substitution of unauthorized parts may
result in accidents, serious injury, or death.
39. The VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generator has an internal volume
of approximately 8 milliliters. The pump produces a volume of
approximately 7 milliliters with each complete and uniform
bulb compression.
40. To produce a flow rate of approximately 200 milliliters per minute
with the VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generator, uniformly and completely
compress the bulb smoothly and continuously every
2 seconds for 1 minute.
41. To produce a small, weak dilute concentration of smoke using
the VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generator, slowly and gently compress
the bulb at a controlled, uniform, steady rate until a small,
weak, diluted stream of smoke is produced that is the absolute
minimum necessary to elicit a response from the test subject
being tested. Then immediately stop compressing the bulb and
release the partially compressed bulb. No additional smoke is to
be generated.
42. Do not dispose of irritant smoke generators with turpentine,
alcohols, or amines. Exposure to turpentine, alcohols, or amines
may result in chemical reaction and fire, resulting in serious injury
or death.
Warnings