SKC ULTRA 690-101 User manual

ULTRA Passive Samplers
Cat. Nos. 690-101, -103, -104, and -106
Operating Instructions
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Applications
SKC patented* ULTRA®Passive Samplers provide for low ppb to ppt detection of
organic vapors in ambient and indoor air.
Performance Profile
Sampling Rates: Go to the SKC Passive Sampling Guide at
www.skcinc.com/catalog/passive-guide.php.
Analysis: Thermal desorption; gas chromatography
See Analysis Instructions at www.skcinc.com/instructions/40125.pdf.
Shelf-life: 30 days from date of manufacture. Store at ≤39.2 F (4 C).
* U.S. Patent No. 6,607,581
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Sliding cover in open
(sampling) position
Sliding cover in
closed position
Back view
Clip
Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent
compartment)
Sliding
cover
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment
Clip
Sample
compartment
Sliding
cover
Blank/
correction
compartment
Clip
Sample sorbent
compartment
Plugs
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment

Sampling
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 I.D. 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 flow 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 (diffusion holes visible). Write sample
start time on pouch label.
5. Stop sampling: Slide sampler cover to closed
position (arrow and SKC visible). Write sample
stop time on pouch label.
Important: Measure and record ambient temperature
and atmospheric pressure. Include in information sent
to the laboratory.
6. Place sampler in its resealable pouch
immediately after sampling.
Ensure sample ID on sampler matches sample
ID on pouch.
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2
3a
3b
Sampler
I.D. label
4
5
6
Clip
Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent
compartment)
Sliding cover
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment
Clip
Sample compartment
Sliding cover
Blank/
correction
compartment

7
8
&
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.
Storage
Before Sampling: Up to 30 days at ≤39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free
environment
After Sampling: 21 days at ≤39.2 F (4 C) in a clean, organic solvent-free
environment
Ordering
ULTRA Passive Samplers, pk/5, prefilled with: Cat. No.
Anasorb GCB1,#‡ 370 mg in each compartment 690-101
Chromosorb 106,#¥ 285 mg in each compartment 690-103
Tenax TA,#253 mg in each compartment 690-104
Carbopack X, 400 mg in each compartment 690-106
# Limited shelf-life; see Storage above
‡ Comparable to Carbopack B
¥ Go to www.osha.gov and search on ULTRA for additional information on sampling rates for Chromosorb 106.
Sampling Accessories
Stand for Indoor Sampling 690-302
Shelter for Outdoor Sampling 690-303
Analysis Accessory
Thermal Desorption Tube, Perkin Elmer,
0.25-inch OD x 3.5-inch length, includes
screens and end caps, ea P226530
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.

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