SKC ULTRA 690-200 Operating Instructions

Cat. No. 690-200 Operating Instructions 863 Valley View Road, Eighty Four, PA 15330 USA Tel: 724-941-9701 • www.skcinc.com Applications SKC patented* user-fi lled 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 Profi le 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). www.skcinc.com 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

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 diff usion holes). 3. Align the funnel (Cat. No. 690-301) over the compartment access port on the sampler and press down fi rmly. Ensure funnel is securely installed on the access port. If funnel does not sit properly, the sorbent will not fi ll 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 fi lled, remove funnel, and replace plug on com- partment access port. 6 2 Sample sorbent compartment Plug Sliding cover Clip 4a Blank/ correction compartment Plug Sliding cover Clip

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 bott om to allow air to fl ow 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 (diff usion 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. 5 & 6

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-fi lled 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,#Ω 500 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. Ω Can be stored for up to one year at ≤ 39.2 F (4 C) 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 htt p://www.skcinc.com/warranty. Form 40128 Rev 1807