TSI Instruments N95-Companion 8095 Operation manual

Model 8095
N-95-CompanionTM
to the
PORTACOUNT®Plus
Operation and Service Manual
1980308, Revision H
August 2005
Respirator Fit Testing

August 2005
P/N 1980308 Rev. H
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Model 8095
N95-Companion™
to the
PORTACOUNT®PLUS
Operation and Service
Manual

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Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers, our
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The radial differential mobility analyzer contained within the N95-Companion is licensed under U.S. patent
No. 5,117,190 and other patents from Commissariat a L’Energie Atomigne, France. Other patents pending.

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CONTENTS
Safety Information .............................................................................iii
Chapters
1. Unpacking and Parts Identification...........................................1
Unpacking the N95-Companion Kit...............................................1
Parts Identification for the N95-Companion..................................2
Replacement Parts and Supplies..................................................6
2. Setting Up the Model 8095 N95-Companion.............................7
Introduction....................................................................................7
Selecting a Fit Testing Location....................................................7
Setting up the Model 8026 Particle Generator..............................8
Setting up the N95-Companion.....................................................9
Installing the Probe......................................................................12
Switching the Hardware Configuration from the
N95-Companion to the PORTACOUNT Plus...............................14
3. Fit Testing with the N95-Companion and the PORTACOUNT
Plus.............................................................................................17
Introduction..................................................................................17
Fit Test Procedure.......................................................................17
4. Maintenance...............................................................................21
Overview......................................................................................21
Daily Checks................................................................................21
Periodic Maintenance..................................................................23
5. Troubleshooting........................................................................33
A. Specifications............................................................................37

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homepage.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Although the supply voltage to the Model 8095 N95-Companion is low-
voltage, the instrument contains an internal high-voltage converter. To
minimize the danger of shock, always unplug the instrument before
removing the cover for maintenance or replacement of parts.
Internal High Voltage Warning Label
Warning Labels on bottom of N95-Companion

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Chapter 1
Unpacking and Parts Identification
Unpacking the N95-Companion Kit
Carefully unpack the Model 8095 N95-Companion and accessories from the
carrying case. Use the tables and illustrations below to make certain that
there are no missing components. Contact TSI immediately if anything is
missing or damaged.
Table 1-1: Model 8095 N95 Companion Kit Component Parts
Quantity Item Description Part/Model
1 N95-Companion 8095
1 Sampling pendant 801500
1 Pendant interconnect tube 801502
1 Pendant sample tube 801501
1 N95-Companion interconnect tube 3900049
1 N95-Companion interconnect cable 1303522
1 Water trap 801503
1 Model 8095 N95-Companion
Operation and Service Manual 1980308
1 Particle generator 8026
1 Particle generator power cord 1303567
1 Package of 100 salt tablets 2918035
1 Model 8026 Particle Generator
Operation and Service Manual 1980319
1 Probe insertion tool set (1 pair) 801549
100 Sample probes n/a*
100 Push nuts n/a*
1 Water trap sponge, extra n/a
1 PORTACOUNT®Technical Reference and
FitPlusTM software CD n/a
1 Neck strap 2913124
1 Syringe, 10 cc n/a
1 3” Tygon®tubing n/a
*Reorder refill kit 8025-N95R which includes 500 sample probes and 500
push nuts
Tygon®is a registered trademark of Norton Performance Plastics.

Chapter 1
2
Parts Identification for the N95-Companion
Figures 1-1 through 1-9 identify the parts of the Model 8095
N95-Companion. Please become familiar with these components before
proceeding.
Figure 1-1. N95-Companion, PORTACOUNT Plus, and Sampling Pendant
Pendant
Interconnect
Tube
Water Trap
Pendant
Sample Tube
Sampling
Pendant
PORTACOUNT
Plus
N95-Companion
Neck Strap
N95-
Companion
Interconnect
Tube

Unpacking and Parts Identification 3
Figure 1-2 Model 8095 N95-Companion–Top Front View
Figure 1-3: Model 8095 N95-Companion–Top Back View
Port and
Connector to
Sampling
Pendant
Port to
PORTACOUNT
Plus
Particle
Classifier
Check
Button
Connector to
PORTACOUNT
Connector for
Factory Use
Only

Chapter 1
4
Figure 1-4: Model 8095 N95-Companion–Bottom View
Figure 1-5: Model 8026 Particle Generator

Unpacking and Parts Identification 5
Figure 1-6: Sampling Pendant
Figure 1-7: N95 Probe Insertion Kit
Sampling
Probes
Push Nuts
Probe Insertion
Tools

Chapter 1
6
Figure 1-8: Tubes and Cables
Figure 1-9: Salt Tablets
Replacement Parts and Supplies
The following items are sold by TSI as replacement parts and supplies for
the Model 8095 N95-Companion.
Table 1-2: Replacement Parts and Supplies
Quantity Item Description Part/Model
1 Sample probe refill kit: includes 500 sample
probes and 500 push nuts 8025-N95R
1 package Salt tablets (100 each) 2918035
Pendant
Interconnect
Tube
Pendant
Sample Tube
N95-Companion
Interconnect
Tube
N95-Companion
Interconnect
Cable

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Chapter 2
Setting Up the Model 8095 N95-Companion
Introduction
Before you can begin fit testing with the PORTACOUNT Plus and
N95-Companion, you must:
•Select a fit testing location
•Set up the particle generator
•Set up the instrument
•Insert the probe into the type of mask you wish to test
You also must have the Model 8020 PORTACOUNT Plus with the Revision A
modification to use the N95-Companion. Look for “8020A” on serial
number tag.
Refer to the following instructions to complete the set-up procedures.
Selecting a Fit Testing Location
To obtain valid results using the N95-Companion with the PORTACOUNT
Plus for fit testing, you must conduct the fit tests in a suitable location while
running the supplied Model 8026 Particle Generator.
The N95-Companion uses a small portion of the room aerosol for fit testing.
To obtain consistent and repeatable fit tests, TSI recommends that you
operate the particle generator to supplement the naturally occurring room
aerosol. For the generator to function properly, you must conduct the fit tests
in an enclosed area. A medium-sized room is normally a suitable location.
The particle generator does not function efficiently in an open area or a very
large room.

Chapter 2
8
Setting up the Model 8026 Particle Generator
The purpose of the particle generator is to supplement the naturally
occurring particles in the room environment. The N95-Companion requires a
minimum count of 70 particles/cc to operate. The target is 100 to 300
particles/cc for optimal performance.
Follow the steps below to set up the particle generator:
1. Fill the reservoir with clean tap water to the fill line. You may use hot
water to help the salt tablet dissolve more quickly.
2. Drop one salt tablet into the reservoir. Each tablet contains 1.0 grams of
salt. Break the tablet before dropping it into the water to dissolve it
more quickly.
3. Place the temporary cover tightly on the reservoir and shake it gently to
dissolve the salt tablet.
4. Once the tablet is dissolved, remove the temporary cover and screw the
reservoir into the particle generator.
5. Place the particle generator at least five feet away from the N95-
Companion and PORTACOUNT Plus. Make sure the ventilation louvers
on the back and bottom of the generator are not obstructed, as this could
cause the instrument to overheat.
Caution
!Do not place the particle generator on the table. The
internal vibrations in the generator will cause it to move
and eventually fall off the table.
6. Locate the power cord and connect it to the particle generator and to a
grounded wall outlet. Turn on the power to the generator. The power
switch is located next to the power cord receptacle.
You must run the particle generator in the testing room, with the door
closed, for at least 15 minutes before you begin fit testing to allow the
particle count to stabilize. You must operate the generator in an upright
position at all times, and leave it running until all fit tests for the day are
complete.
One reservoir full of salt solution will last from 8 to 16 hours, depending on
the generator setting. Refer to the Model 8026 Particle Generator
Operations Manual for information on changing the output setting.

Setting up the Model 8095 N95-Companion 9
You can save and reuse the solution if you wish. However, do not mix old
solution with fresh solution. If you need to mix new solution, first discard
whatever remains in the reservoir.
If you wish to reuse solution, be sure to detach the reservoir from the
generator, cover it tightly with the temporary cover, and store it in its
designated space inside the carrying case. Never attempt to store the particle
generator in the carrying case with a full or partially filled reservoir
attached, as the solution will leak out and damage the generator.
Setting up the N95-Companion
1. If this is the first time you are setting up the instrument, remove the
rubber plugs from the left and right sides of the PORTACOUNT Plus to
allow it to lock into place on top of the N95-Companion.
Place the PORTACOUNT Plus on top of the N95-Companion case. When
properly positioned, the PORTACOUNT Plus will lock into place as the
spring clips on the cover of the N95-Companion connect with the base
of the PORTACOUNT Plus.
2. Attach the pendant sample tube, using the ends of the tube that are of
equal lengths, to the sampling pendant. The tube barbs are color coded
to the tubing colors (blue-to-blue and clear-to-clear).
Remove
Rubber Plug
Here

Chapter 2
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3. Attach the pendant interconnect tube to the sampling pendant.
4. Attach the water trap, using the supplied short tubing, to the
N95-Companion sampling port. This is the left-most barbed fitting on
the front of the N95-Companion.
5. Attach the loose end of the pendant interconnect tube to the water trap.
6. Attach the cable connector to the N95-Companion.
Short Tubing
Water Trap
Pendant
Sample Tube
Pendant
Interconnect
Tube

Setting up the Model 8095 N95-Companion 11
7. Connect the N95-Companion to PORTACOUNT Plus interconnect tube
between the N95-Companion output (the right-most barbed fitting on
the front of the unit) and the PORTACOUNT Plus sample input (marked
"S" on the front of the PORTACOUNT Plus).
8. Connect the N95-Companion interconnect cable from the accessory port
on the back of the PORTACOUNT Plus to the matching port on the back
of the N95-Companion. The cable is the same on both ends.
Note: The black port on the back of the N95-Companion is used for
factory calibration only.
Interconnect
Tube
Interconnect
Cable
This Port For
Factory Use
Only

Chapter 2
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Installing the Probe
1. Select the mask you wish to test.
2. Slide the sampling probe onto the piercing tool. As the pointed end of
the piercing tool is very sharp, be extremely careful when handling it!
3. Choose a location on the mask that is in front of the person's
nose/mouth region. Avoid seams and folds in the mask.
4. Pierce the mask at the selected location, using the piercing tool with the
loaded sampling probe. Be sure to pierce the mask from the inside!
Sampling
Probe
Push Nut
Positioned on
Anvil Tool
Sampling
Probe Pushed
Through Mask