SKC ULTRA 690-200 User manual

User-filled ULTRA Passive Sampler
Cat. No. 690-200
Operating Instructions
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Applications
SKC patented* user-filled ULTRA®Passive Sampler provides for low ppb to ppt
detection of organic vapors in ambient and indoor air. Filling the sampler is simple
and provides a wide variety of sorbent options and a longer shelf-life.
* U.S. Patent No. 6,607,581
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: Sorbent vials containing Tenax®TA, Chromosorb®106,
Carbopack X, or Anasorb®GCB1 have a 60-day shelf-life at
≤39.2 F (4 C).
Sorbent vials containing Charcoal have a one-year shelf-life
at ≤39.2 F (4 C).
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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

Filling the Sampler
1. Remove sampler from the resealable pouch.
2. With the back of the sampler facing upward and
the metal clip oriented to the left, remove the plug
from the sample sorbent compartment (on left
side, immediately above diffusion holes).
3. Align the funnel (Cat. No. 690-301) over the compartment access port on the
sampler and press down firmly.
Ensure funnel is securely installed on the access port.
If funnel does not sit properly, the sorbent will not fill the sampler.
4. Open one vial of selected sorbent.
a. Slowly pour small amounts of the sorbent
into the funnel. Note: If sorbent starts to back
up into the funnel, lift funnel and housing as one
unit and gently tap against a hard surface until
funnel clears.
Do not lift funnel until sorbent is completely
transferred into housing.
b. Repeat until all sorbent has been transferred from the vial into the hous-
ing compartment.
5. Once all sorbent has been transferred from the vial, remove the funnel, and
replace the plug on the compartment access port.
6. If a blank/correction is required, remove the plug
from the blank/correction compartment (on right
side, immediately above SKC cover).
7. Repeat Step 3.
8. Open second vial and repeat Steps 4a. and b.
9. Once the sampler has been filled, remove funnel, and replace plug on com-
partment access port.
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Sample sorbent
compartment
Plug
Sliding cover
Clip
4a
Blank/
correction
compartment
Plug
Sliding cover
Clip

1a
1b
2
3
4
Clip
Diffusion holes
(sample sorbent
compartment)
Sliding cover
Blank/
correction
sorbent
compartment
Clip
Sample compartment
Sliding cover
Blank/
correction
compartment
Sampling
1. 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.
2. Start sampling: Slide sampler cover to open
position (diffusion holes visible). Write sample
start time on pouch label.
3. 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.
4. a. Place sampler in its resealable pouch
immediately after sampling.
Or
b. Remove plug from sample sorbent
compartment. Remove lid from sorbent vial
and place opening of sorbent vial over the
compartment access port. Transfer sorbent
to vial by tipping the sampler upside down
while holding the vial in place securely beneath the sampler. Gently tap
the sampler to remove any remaining sorbent. Replace lid on sorbent
vial and place vial in resealable pouch. Repeat for blank/correction
sorbent.
Ensure sample ID on sampler or vial matches sample ID on pouch.
5. Seal pouch(es). Place pouch(es) in container with
cool pack.
6. Use expedited shipping to send sample(s),
pertinent information, and Chain of Custody
form(s) to a laboratory for analysis.
For further information on analysis, see Analysis Instructions 40125.
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Storage
Before Sampling: • Vials of Tenax TA, Chromosorb 106, Carbopack X, or
Anasorb GCB1: Up to 60 days at ≤39.2 F (4 C) in a clean,
organic solvent-free environment
• Vials of Charcoal: Up to one year 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
User-filled ULTRA Passive Sampler Cat. No.
Empty Housing, packaged in reusable pouch, ea, requires sorbent
vials listed below; select sorbent appropriate for the application 690-200
Sorbent Vials, pk/2
Contain purged sorbent (< 25 ng typical background levels)
Anasorb GCB1,#‡ 370 mg 690-201
Chromosorb 106,#¥ 285 mg 690-203
Tenax TA,#253 mg 690-204
Charcoal,#Ω500 mg, for solvent extraction 690-205
Carbopack X,#400 mg 690-206
Sampling Accessories
Transfer Funnel, for ULTRA only 690-301
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 P226530
# Limited-shelf life; see Storage above
‡ Comparable to Carbopack B
¥ Go to osha.gov and search on ULTRA for additional sampling rates.
ΩCan be stored for up to one year at ≤39.2 F (4 C)
SKC Limited Warranty and Return Policy
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