Qfit Respirator Fit Testers (Manual and Automated Versions
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1. 4 uu L i Figure 3 Attach Extension Tube to Elbow optional 4 Plug the cartridge and elbow into the top of the Qfit tester Figure 4 it A 3 ia Figure 4 Plug Cartridge and Elbow into the Top of Qfit Tester 5 Run the Qfit fit tester The Qfit battery should be used for handheld operation Never use the AC power supply during handheld operation Introduction 3 Remote Operation Both manual and automatic Qfit Respirator Fit Testers can be operated under the remote mode The Qfit fit tester Remote Accessory TSI P N 805015 is needed in order to run the Qfit fit tester under this mode Figure 5 Remote Operation To operate in remote mode 1 Remove rechargeable battery from Qfit fit tester remote mode can only be run directly from the AC Adapter 2 Plug Qfit fit tester AC power supply to the Qfit fit tester 4 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers 3 Plug Qfit fit tester remote connector into the Qfit fit tester air outlet Figure 6 Figure 6 Attach Air Outlet and Cartridge in Remote Operation Introduction 4 Plug the cartridge and elbow into the Qfit fit tester remote holder 5 Optional Attach extension tube to elbow 6 Run the Qfit fit tester Figure 7 E Ki LA Correct without Battery Attached Incorrect with Battery Attached Figure 7 Run Qfit Fit Tester in Remote Operation The tubing length is designed spec2. SELLER S BREACH OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT SAID WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF DIRECT INFRINGEMENT AND EXCLUDES CLAIMS OF CONTRIBUTORY OR INDUCED INFRINGEMENTS BUYER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE DISCOUNTED FOR REASONABLE WEAR AND TEAR OR AT SELLER S OPTION REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS WITH NON INFRINGING GOODS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER AND THE LIMIT OF SELLER S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES INJURIES OR DAMAGES CONCERNING THE GOODS INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE THE RETURN OF GOODS TO SELLER AND THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR AT THE OPTION OF SELLER THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE GOODS IN THE CASE OF SOFTWARE SELLER WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE SOFTWARE OR IF UNABLE TO DO SO WILL REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SOFTWARE IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SELLER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLATION COSTS OR CHARGES No Action regardless of form may be brought against Seller more than 12 months after a cause of action has accrued The goods returned under warranty to Seller s factory shall be at Buyer s risk of loss and will be returned if at all at Seller s risk of loss Buyer and all users are deemed to have accepted this LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABI
3. for 6 seconds The user is required to repeat as necessary to fulfill the timing protocols as shown in Table 2 12 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Sensitivity Test 1 The test subject should put on M T the hood but should NOT wear a mask during this test Pull the label off the Sensitivity cartridge and snap the elbow onto it Place this in the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Insert the nozzle into the hole in the front of the hood Point it away from the subject s mouth and nose Push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button for more than 1 second then release the button The Qfit fit tester will now disperse 6 seconds of solution Repeat for a total of 12 seconds of Qfit fit tester run time Ask the subject if he she can detect a sweet or bitter taste depending on the sensitivity solution used If the taste is detected then the sensitivity test is ended use Timing Protocol as shown in Table 1 If a taste was not detected by the first aerosol dispersion push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button for more than 1 second then release the button The Qfit fit tester will now disperse an additional 6 seconds of solution Repeat for a total of 12 seconds of Qfit fit tester run time Ask the subject if he she can detect a sweet or bitter taste If the taste is detected then the sensitivity test is ended use Timing Protocol Il as shown in Table 1 If a taste was not detected by the second aerosol dis
4. test timing protocols 14 service 33 international contacts 34 service policy ii service procedure 33 supplies reordering 8 support 33 T technical contacts 33 technical support international 34 test exercises automated 28 manual 16 test hood and collar automated 22 manual 10 troubleshooting automated 30 manual 18 turning cartridge cap 7 U V usage battery automated 23 manual 11 W X warranty i water 9 21 Index 47 e UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8251 6588 France Tel 33 4 91 11 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 P N 6002712 Rev E 8 29 2012 2012 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A
5. 29CFR 1910 134 or the authority having jurisdiction The fit test exercises have been summarized here for convenience e Minute 1 Breathe normally Stand in a normal position and do not talk e Minute 2 Breathe deeply in a normal standing position do not talk Be careful not to hyperventilate e Minute 3 Turn head side to side Turn head slowly enough to inhale once at the extreme on each side do not talk e Minute 4 Move head up and down Move slowly enough to inhale while looking up at the ceiling do not talk e Minute 5 Talk out loud For example read the Rainbow Passage Figure 19 below or count backwards from 100 Talk slowly and loud enough to be heard e Minute 6 Bending over or jog in place e Minute 7 Breathe normally stand in a normal position and do not talk 28 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Rainbow Passage HOA may og p diey 4008 rur uonejnoniv pue 89104 096 5 SUDU MOqUIeJ U1 1e pjob Jo 10 Buryooy SI ay Aes sp porous OS JO S400 ueu e uay IAS puana auo ou nq 400 a1dos4 pua 940 je pJof jo 1od g puaba 0 ulp10998 SI 2194 uozuou 34 puokag Apuaiedde spus OM sii pue aAoge ybiy yed sy uim yore punod 6uo e jo edeus ay aye 9594 s10 09 njnneaq ueui OU JUBI BJIUM JO UOISIAIP e SI Moquiel AU moque e WO pue wsud e ex oe Aou ure y ui sdojpureJ sexus JU ijUNS y uau Figure 19 Rainbow Passage 29 Automatic Version Maintenanc
6. 8 Instructions for Using Qfit Respirator Fit Tester in Qualitative Fit Testing QLFT Manual Version 9 General Test Guidelines 9 Pump Operation casui kaduvad kavad nede ka aed ade dance aere ua ER vakka ka 11 SIDE E 13 diu A 15 Halting the Ofit M Respirator Fit Tester 16 ETSI Iac 18 Troubleshooting 2 2 ite aaan 18 Comparison of Number of Nebulizer Squeezes 19 Instructions for Using Qfit Respirator Fit Tester in Qualitative Fit Testing QLFT Automatic Version 21 General Test Guidelines 21 Precautions chti 22 PUMP ODp6ratlOmn ier it E RE POE ane XE kaak it taal daa 23 Sensitivity TEST asaan an etin ea dea nur 25 adi ia 26 Halting the Ofit M Respirator Fit Tester 28 Maintenance eret rh tea dH na RR a ERR S Ad AXRES MAT RAE TA LTERE akud 30 Troubleshooting rss EAA 30 Comparison of Number of Nebulizer Squeezes 31 Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Service Procedure 33 Service and Support iii 33 International Contacts 34 Material Safety Data Sheets ss 37 hr qe 47 V This page intentionally left blank Introduction The Qfit Respirator Fit Tester is developed based on OSHA 29CFR 1910 134 Respirator Fit Test Protocol to test the integrity of respi
7. EINECS inventory AUSTRALIA All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances JAPAN All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances MITI List KOREA All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Korean Existing Chemicals List KECL CHINA All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China IECSC PHILIPPINES All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances PICCS NEW ZEALAND All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms HSNO List 16 Other Information NFPA Rating Fire 0 Health 0 Reactivity 0 REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS While TSI Inc believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed are those of qualified experts regarding the results of tests conducted the data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Prestone Products Corporation assumes legal responsibility They are offered for your consideration investigation and verification Any use of these data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations e UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED d TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more inform
8. Fit Test MANUFACTURER TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER 651 490 2811 TOLL FREE 800 874 2811 FAX NUMBER 651 490 3824 EMAIL answers tsi com MSDS DATE OF PREPARATION REVISION 08 28 09 PRODUCT USE Solution used in respirator fit tests 2 Hazards Identification Clear colorless solution with no odor Extreme bitter taste EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May cause mild eye irritation Extremely bitter taste May be harmful if swallowed 3 Composition information On Ingredients Component CAS No Amount Bitrex Anhydrous 3734 33 6 196 Water 7732 18 5 gt 99 See Section 8 for Exposure Limits 4 First Aid Measures INHALATION Move to fresh air Seek medical advice if cough shortness of breath or other respiratory problems occur SKIN CONTACT Rinse thoroughly with water Seek medical advice if redness swelling itching or burning occurs EYE CONTACT Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes also under the eyelids Obtain medical attention if irritation persists INGESTION Ingestion of large amounts is unlikely due to the extremely bitter taste However if large amounts are ingested call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately If victim is conscious rinse mouth with a small amount of water Never give anything by mouth to a person who is drowsy or unconscious Bitrex is a registered trademark
9. 7877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8251 6588 France Tel 33 4 91 11 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 P N 6003028 Rev B 2012 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A 40 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers 4 TSI INC SACCHARIN SOLUTIONS e SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 Product And Company Identification PRODUCT NAME Saccharin Solutions Sensitivity and Fit Test MANUFACTURER TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER 651 490 2811 TOLLFREE 800 874 2811 FAX NUMBER 651 490 3824 EMAIL answers tsi com MSDS DATE OF PREPARATION REVISION 08 28 09 PRODUCT USE Solution used in respirator fit tests 2 Hazards Identification Clear colorless solution with no odor Sweet taste EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May cause mild eye irritation Extremely sweet taste 3 Composition Information On Ingredients Component CAS No Amount Sodium Saccharin 82385 42 0 lt 1 to 50 Water 7732 18 5 gt 50 See Section 8 for Exposure Limits 4 First Aid Measures INHALATION Move to fresh air Seek medical advice if cough shortness of breath or other respiratory problems occur SKIN CONTACT Rinse thoroughly with water Seek medical advice if redness swelling itching or burning Occurs EYE CONTACT Rinse immediately with plenty of water also under the eyelids Obtain medical attention i
10. Fit Testers Comparison of Number of Nebulizer Squeezes Comparison of number of nebulizer squeezes per fit test using squeeze bulb and number of activations per Fit Test using Qfit fit tester with a sensitivity threshold of 10 squeezes Number of 6 second Number of Activations using Nebulizer Manual Qfit Squeezes per Respirator Fit Fit Test Tester Threshold Test 10 2 Exercise Normal Breathing 10 2 Interim 30s 5 1 Exercise 2 Deep Breathing 5 1 Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 3 Turn head side to 5 1 side Interim 30 s 1 Exercise 4 Move head up and 1 down Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 5 Talking out loud 5 1 Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 6 Bend over or jog in 5 1 place Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 7 Normal Breathing 5 1 Interim 30 s Manual Version 19 20 This page intentionally left blank Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Instructions for Using Qfit Respirator Fit Tester in Qualitative Fit Testing QLFT Automatic Version General Test Guidelines The Qfit Respirator Fit Test procedure is identical to OSHA 29CFR 1910 134 Respirator Fit Test Protocol The difference is that a single 6 second activation of the QLFT nebulizer is equivalent to 5 squeezes when using the hand aspirated rubber squeeze bulb Qfit fit tester replaces the need to repetitively hand aspirate the rubber squeeze bulb by using an integral pump The test subject
11. LITY which contains the complete and exclusive limited warranty of Seller This LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended modified or its terms waived except by writing signed by an Officer of Seller WARNING This instrument contains 1 rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery which is not user serviceable Disclaimer The measurement provided by the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester is an assessment of respirator fit during a fit test only Respirator fit at other times will vary The fit factor value is not intended for use in calculating an individual s actual exposure to hazardous substances Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems If any malfunction is discovered please contact your nearest sales office or representative or call TSI s Customer Service department at 800 874 2811 USA or 001 651 490 2811 International or visit www tsi com Trademarks TSI TSI logo and Ofit are trademarks and registered trademarks of TSI Incorporated Bitrex is a registered trademark of Macfarlan Smith Ltd Patents U S and International patents pending Contents Introduction Por 1 Handheld Operation ss 2 Remote Operation ii 4 Opening CartriAg s EE 7 Reordering Supplies and Replacement Parts
12. Q fit RESPIRATOR FIT TESTERS MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC VERSIONS USER S MANUAL U S and International patents pending e SIARI SEEING THE BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TODAY Thank you for your TSI instrument purchase Occasionally TSI releases information on software updates product enhancements and new products By registering your instrument TSI will be able to send this important information to you http register tsi com As part of the registration process you will be asked for your comments on TSI products and services TSIs customer feedback program gives customers like you a way to tell us how we are doing e UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED e TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8251 6588 France Tel 33 4 91 11 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 P N 2980174 Rev G 2012 TSI Incorporated Printed in US A Copyright TSI Incorporated 2010 2012 All rights reserved Part Number 6002712 Revision E August 2012 Address TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Fax No 651 490 3824 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY effective June 2011 For country specific terms and conditions outside of the USA please visit www tsi com Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder under normal use and service as described in the o
13. URE Same as water FREEZING POINT Not determined SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete VAPOR DENSITY Same as water PERCENT VOLATILE gt 50 VISCOSITY Not determined EVAPORATION RATE Not determined COEFFICIENT OF WATER OIL DISTRIBUTION Not determined FLASH POINT None AUTOIGNITION TEMP None FLAMMABILITY LIMITS LEL None UEL None 10 Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID None currently known INCOMPATIBILITY None known HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Thermal decomposition will produce oxides of carbon sulfur and nitrogen HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur Page 2 of 4 42 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers 4 TSI INC 8 SACCHARIN SOLUTIONS SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST 11 Toxicological Information POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HAZARDS INHALATION Inhalation of aerosol may cause upper respiratory tract irritation SKIN CONTACT Prolonged skin contact may cause mild irritation EYE CONTACT May cause mild eye irritation INGESTION Not intended for ingestion However no unusual hazards are expected CHRONIC HAZARDS None expected MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE None known CARCINOGEN None of the components of this product are listed as carcinogens by OSHA IARC NTP or ACGIH Acute Toxicity Values Sodium Saccharin Oral rat LD50 14 200 mg kg 12 Ecological Information No ecotoxicity data is available for thi
14. al Considerations Recycle incinerate or landfill in accordance with all local state provincial and federal regulations 14 Transport Information Not regulated for transport by DOT IATA or IMDG 15 Regulatory Information EPA SARA 311 312 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not hazardous EPA SARA 313 This Product Contains the Following Chemicals Subject to Annual Release Reporting Requirements Under SARA Title Ill Section 313 40 CFR 372 Chemical Name CAS Weight None Page 3 of 4 Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Service Procedure 39 TSI INC BITREX SOLUTIONS d SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST CERCLA SECTION 103 This product is not subject to CERCLA reporting requirements Many states have more stringent release reporting requirements Report spills required under federal state and local regulations EPA TSCA INVENTORY All of the components of this material are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 This product contains the following substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm None INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT All of the ingredients are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES EINECS All of the ingredients are listed on the EINECS inventory AUSTRALIA All of the ingredients o
15. ation USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 67877200 UK Tel 44 149 4 459200 China Tel 86 10 8251 6588 France Tel 33 4 91 11 87 64 Singapore Tel 65 6595 6388 Germany Tel 49 241 523030 PIN 6003029 Rev B 2012 TSI Incorporated Printed in U S A 44 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Index A air outlet and cartridge 5 automated 21 automated timing protocol 23 battery charging 11 23 charging using power supply 11 23 low 11 23 removing 12 24 removing replacing 12 21 22 24 bending over 16 Bitrex 10 14 22 26 fit test multi cartridge 8 sensitivity test cartridge 8 bulb see hand aspirated rubber squeeze bulb C cartridge automated 22 manual 10 cartridge and elbow 3 cartridge body 7 cartridge with elbow 2 cartridges opening 7 charging battery 11 23 charging battery using power supply 11 23 D denatonium benzoate 10 22 disclaimer ii E elbow assembly 8 equipment automated 22 manual 10 extension tube automated 22 manual 10 extension tube to elbow 3 external battery charger 8 F face mask automated 22 manual 10 fit test automated 26 manual 15 timing protocols 15 fit test timing protocols automated 27 fit tester hood 8 fit tester nozzle 15 27 G general test guidelines automated 21 manual 9 H halting automated 28 manual 16 hand aspirated rubber squeeze bulb automated 21 manual 9 handheld operation 2
16. bject cannot be tested with Saccharin or Bitrex Denatonium benzoate and the other fit solution must be used or another type of qualitative or quantitative fit test must be performed Fit Test 1 26 The test subject should wear a sm respirator and any other equipment that is normally worn during use of the respirator and that might interfere with the fit such as glasses or head gear Pull the label off the Fit Test cartridge and snap the elbow onto it Place this in the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Insert the nozzle into the hole in the front of the hood Point it at the sealing surfaces of the respirator around the subject s face Push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button until the yellow LED light turns on Push the Qfit fit tester test button based on the desired Timing Protocol that you noted during the Sensitivity test before 4 seconds have elapsed to initiate one of the three automatic fit test protocols from Table 4 The Cfit fit tester will automatically dispense the amount of aerosol appropriate for QLFT Protocol I II or III based on the Sensitivity test results Qfit Respirator Fit Testers During the first minute there will be an initial dispersion of aerosol and then again every 30 seconds there will be a subsequent dispersion The Qfit fit tester nozzle must be inserted into the hood for all dispersions during the 7 minute test Table 4 Number
17. deus ay aye 9594 s10 09 njnneaq ueui OU JUBI BJIUM JO UOISIAIP e SI Moquiel AU moque e WO pue wsud e ex oe Aou ure y ui sdojpureJ sexus JU ijUNS y uau Figure 14 Rainbow Passage 17 Manual Version Maintenance The top of the Qfit fit tester should be inspected for spilled solution With the cartridge removed wipe any spilled or dried solution from around the pump air outlet The elbow should be rinsed out with warm tap water after a change of solution types or at the end of daily use Because of Saccharin s tendency to crystallize store and operate Saccharin Fit cartridges in room temperatures greater than 65 F Cartridges are made of polycarbonate and can be recycled Troubleshooting Problem Cause and Solution The pump doesn t run 1 Make sure rechargeable battery is attached when the Qfit fit to the Qfit fit tester tester test button is 2 Check that the battery is fully charged pushed 3 In order to activate the Qfit fit tester push and hold the button for longer than 1 second and then release the button The battery is charged 1 Plug the AC adapter in to charge the battery but the battery low please note that the yellow LED light will indicator is still on flash three times and stay on to indicate charging A full battery charging takes about 4 hours 2 Once the battery is fully charged the yellow LED light should turn off 18 Qfit Respirator
18. dge 805013 1 Qfit Fit Tester Hood 805005 1 Qfit M Fit Tester Rechargeable Battery 805006 1 Qfit M Fit Tester Elbow Assembly 805008 1 Qfit Fit Tester External Battery Charger 805018 8 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Instructions for Using Cfit Respirator Fit Tester in Qualitative Fit Testing QLFT Manual Version General Test Guidelines The Qfit Respirator Fit Tester procedure is identical to OSHA 29CFR 1910 134 Respirator Fit Test Protocol The difference is that a single 6 second activation of the QLFT nebulizer is equivalent to 5 squeezes when using the hand aspirated rubber squeeze bulb Qfit fit tester replaces the need to repetitively hand aspirate the rubber squeeze bulb by using an integral pump The test subjects should not eat drink or chew gum for at least 15 minutes prior to testing since that can affect their taste perception Water however is acceptable During all the sensitivity testing the test subject should breathe with mouth slightly open and tongue extended Always hold the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester upright and level as shown in Figure 11 The battery should be fully charged before beginning testing each day Correct Incorrect left right Incorrect forward backward Figure 11 Correct and Incorrect Operation Positions Equipment Test hood Face mask for the subject user supplied One Qfit manual nebulizer and elbow Optional extension tube Optional remote nebuli
19. e The top of the Qfit fit tester should be inspected for spilled solution With the cartridge removed wipe any spilled or dried solution from around the pump air outlet The elbow should be rinsed out with warm tap water after a change of solution types or at the end of daily use Because of Saccharin s tendency to crystallize store and operate Saccharin Fit cartridges in room temperatures greater than 65 F Cartridges are made of polycarbonate and can be recycled Troubleshooting Problem Cause and Solution The pump doesn t run 1 Make sure rechargeable battery is attached when the Qfit fit to the Qfit fit tester tester test button is 2 Check that the battery is fully charged pushed 3 In order to activate the Qfit fit tester push and hold the button until the yellow LED light turns on and then push the button 1 2 or 3 times based on sensitivity level The battery is charged 1 Plug the AC adapter in to charge the battery but the battery low please note that the yellow LED light will indicator is still on flash three times and stay on to indicate charging A full battery charging takes about 4 hours 2 Once the battery is fully charged yellow LED light should turn off 30 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Comparison of Number of Nebulizer Squeezes Comparison of number of nebulizer squeezes per fit test using squeeze bulb and number of activations per fit test using Qfit fit test
20. er with a sensitivity threshold of 10 squeezes Number of 6 Number of second Activations Nebulizer using Automatic Squeezes per Qfit Respirator Fit Fit Test Tester Threshold Test 10 2 Exercise Normal Breathing 10 2 Interim 30s 5 1 Exercise 2 Deep Breathing 5 1 Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 3 Turn head side to 5 1 side Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 4 Move head up and 5 1 down Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 5 Talking out loud 5 1 Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 6 Bend over or jog in 5 1 place Interim 30 s 5 1 Exercise 7 Normal Breathing 5 1 Interim 30 s 5 1 Automatic Version 31 32 This page intentionally left blank Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Ofit Respirator Fit Tester Service Procedure The pump and battery pack for your Qfit Respirator Fit Tester are covered by a 1 year manufacturer s warranty 1 If your Qfit Respirator Fit Tester is not operating properly contact TSI Customer Service at 1 800 874 2811 USA or 01 651 490 2811 Internationally 2 TSI Customer Service will ask you for the Serial Number of your Qfit fit tester found on the bar code sticker on the top of the pump nebulizer Also you will be asked for the nature of the operational problem in order to troubleshoot your issue Service and Support If you have difficulty setting up or operating the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester or if you have technical or a
21. f irritation persists INGESTION No first aid should be needed Seek advice of medical personnel if gastrointestinal symptoms occur 5 Firefighting Measures EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use media suitable for surrounding fire SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Firefighters should wear positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or stored Page 1 of 4 Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Service Procedure 41 UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS None known TSI INC SACCHARIN SOLUTIONS SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS None known 6 Accidental Release Measures Contain and collect with inert absorbent material and place in a suitable container for disposal 7 Handling and Storage Avoid contact with the eyes No special storage conditions required 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection EXPOSURE LIMITS CHEMICAL EXPOSURE LIMIT Sodium Saccharin None Established Water None Established VENTILATION None needed under normal use conditions RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None under normal use conditions GLOVES None under normal use conditions EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses or goggles recommended 9 Physical and Chemical Properties APPEARANCE AND ODOR Clear colorless liquid with no odor Extremely sweet taste H Not determined SPECIFIC GRAVITY Not determined BOILING POINT Not determined VAPOR PRESS
22. f this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances JAPAN All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances MITI List KOREA All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Korean Existing Chemicals List KECL CHINA All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China IECSC PHILIPPINES All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances PICCS NEW ZEALAND All of the ingredients of this product are listed on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms HSNO List 16 Other Information NFPA Rating Fire 0 Health 0 Reactivity 0 REVISION SUMMARY New MSDS While TSI Inc believes that the data contained herein are factual and the opinions expressed are those of qualified experts regarding the results of tests conducted the data are not to be taken as a warranty or representation for which Prestone Products Corporation assumes legal responsibility They are offered for your consideration investigation and verification Any use of these data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations e UNDERSTANDING ACCELERATED TSI Incorporated Visit our website www tsi com for more information USA Tel 1 800 874 2811 India Tel 91 80 6
23. ifically for running in the remote mode Do not cut or change remote tubing length or replace tubing If you need new tubing please call TSI customer service The Qfit fit tester battery may never be used for remote mode operation Always use the AC power supply by itself 6 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Opening Cartridges 1 Make sure the solutions marked on the cartridge match the test to be performed 2 Hold the cartridge body straight in one hand Figure 8 3 Push the cartridge cap down from the top using the other hand Figure 8 Hold Cartridge Body ight i H 4 Turn the cartridge cap by about PURINE Hana 90 degrees so the edge of the cap aligns with the edge of the cartridge side Figure 9 5 Pull cartridge cap off Note Remove cartridge cap before peeling off bottom label 6 Remove the bottom label carefully Figure 10 7 Attach the cartridge to the Figure 9 Turn Cartridge Cap 90 elbow g ge AP degrees so Edge of Cap Aligns with Edge of Cartridge Side 8 Plug the cartridge and elbow into the top of Qfit fit tester Figure 10 Remove Bottom Label off Cartridge Cap Introduction 7 Reordering Supplies and Replacement Parts Model Qty Description Part No 8 box Bitrex Sensitivity Test Cartridge 805009 8 box Bitrex Fit Test Cartridge 805010 8 box Saccharin Sensitivity Test Cartridge 805012 8 box Saccharin Fit Test Cartri
24. international contacts 34 introduction 1 45 J K jog in place 16 L label automated 13 manual 15 maintenance automated 30 manual 18 manual 9 manual timing control 11 material safety data sheet 37 Bitrex solutions 37 saccharin solutions 41 N nebulizer and elbow automated 22 manual 10 nebulizer squeezes automated 31 manual 19 nickel metal hydride NIMH battery warning ii number of button pushes for activations 27 O opening cartridges 7 operation handheld 2 remote 4 OSHA automated 22 manual 10 OSHA 29CFR 1910 134 respirator fit test protocol 1 16 28 46 p precautions automated 22 manual 10 pump operation automated 23 fit test automated 24 manual 12 manual 11 sensitivity test manual 12 Q QLFT 9 qualitative fit testing automated 21 manual 9 R rainbow passage 17 29 automated 29 manual 17 rechargeable battery 8 remote nebulizer head automated 22 manual 10 remote operation 4 air outlet and cartridge 5 correct and incorrect 6 removing battery 12 24 removing bottom label from cartridge cap 7 removing replacing battery 12 21 22 24 reordering replacement parts 8 supplies 8 replacement parts reordering 8 Index S Y Z saccharin yellow LED 11 23 25 26 automated 30 fit test multi cartridge 8 manual 10 18 sensitivity test cartridge 8 sensitivity test automated 25 test timing protocols 26 manual 12 13
25. itivity tests based on timing protocol 1 A Fit Test solution cartridge can be used for multiple test subjects It can dispense aerosol for 12 fit tests based on timing protocol 1 22 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Do not refill any sensitivity or fit test solution cartridges Doing so could result in inaccurate fit test results Pump Operation The automated version of the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester is outfitted with an automated timing protocol To access the timing protocol press and hold down the Qfit fit tester test button until the yellow LED light turns on 1 second Charging the Battery When you first receive your new Qfit fit tester the battery will need to be fully charged before use The Qfit fit tester battery should be recharged a minimum of 4 hours after 40 minutes approximately 15 fit tests based on using protocol of actual pump runtime With normal usage this should be once per day For high volume users a second Qfit fit tester pump with battery is recommended When the power in the battery becomes low the yellow LED flashes to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remains You must recharge battery During the charging operation the yellow LED will light and automatically turn off after the battery is fully charged Figure 17 Charging Battery using the Power Supply Automatic Version 23 Removing Replacing the Battery 1 To remove the battery from the Qfit fit tes
26. of Button Pushes for Activations of fit Respirator Fit Tester Timing Timing Timing Protocol I Protocol Il Protocol III Number of button pushes 1 2 3 press quickly to activate automatic Fit Test Table 5 Fit Test Timing Protocols of Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Timing Timing Timing Protocol I Protocol Il Protocol III Number of 12 second 1 2 3 activations during initial Fit Test dispersions with respirator Number of 6 second 1 2 3 activations of fit test solution for each 30 seconds thereafter with respirator The test subject should perform the following exercises during the 7 minute test If at any point during the test the subject detects a sweet or bitter taste depending on the fit test solution used then the fit test is over The fit of the mask is not acceptable However if all 7 exercises are completed without detecting a sweet or bitter test then the mask fit passes In the case of a failed fit test the mask can be refitted or a new mask chosen The test begins again starting with the Sensitivity test Automatic Version 27 Halting the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester If at any point during the test the subject detects a sweet or bitter taste depending on the fit test solution used then the fit test is over The Qfit Respirator Fit Tester timing protocol can be cleared by pushing the test button once Fit Test Exercises Note Always follow the OSHA Respirator Standard
27. of Macfarlan Smith Ltd Page 1 of 4 37 q TSI INC BITREX SOLUTIONS e SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST 5 Firefighting Measures EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use media suitable for surrounding fire SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Firefighters should wear positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or stored UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS None known HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS None known 6 Accidental Release Measures Contain and collect with inert absorbent material and place in a suitable container for disposal 7 Handling and Storage Avoid contact with the eyes No special storage conditions required 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection EXPOSURE LIMITS CHEMICAL EXPOSURE LIMIT Bitrex None Established Water None Established VENTILATION None needed under normal use conditions RESPIRATORY PROTECTION None under normal use conditions GLOVES None under normal use conditions EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses or goggles recommended 9 Physical and Chemical Properties APPEARANCE AND ODOR Clear colorless liquid with no odor Extremely bitter taste H Not determined SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1 BOILING POINT 100 C 212 F same as VAPOR PRESSURE Same as water water FREEZING POINT Not determined VAPOR DENSITY Same as water SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete PERCENT VOLATILE gt 99 VISCOSITY Not dete
28. perator s manual shall be free from defects in workmanship and material for 12 months or if less the length of time specified in the operator s manual from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty period is inclusive of any statutory warranty This limited warranty is subject to the following exclusions and exceptions a Hot wire or hot film sensors used with research anemometers and certain other components when indicated in specifications are warranted for 90 days from the date of shipment b Pumps are warranted for hours of operation as set forth in product or operator s manuals c Parts repaired or replaced as a result of repair services are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use for 90 days from the date of shipment d Seller does not provide any warranty on finished goods manufactured by others or on any fuses batteries or other consumable materials Only the original manufacturer s warranty applies e Unless specifically authorized in a separate writing by Seller Seller makes no warranty with respect to and shall have no liability in connection with goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment or which are modified by any person other than Seller The foregoing is IN LIEU OF all other warranties and is subject to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO
29. persion push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button for more than 1 second then release the button The Qfit fit tester will now disperse an additional 6 seconds of solution Repeat for a total of 12 seconds of Qfit fit tester run time Ask the subject if he she can detect a sweet or bitter taste If the taste is detected then the sensitivity test is ended use Timing Protocol Ill as shown in Table 1 Manual Version 13 Table 1 Sensitivity Test Timing Protocols of Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Timing Timing Timing Protocol I Protocol Il Protocol III Number of 6 second 2 4 6 activations during sensitivity threshold screening without respirator Total pump run time 12 24 36 seconds during sensitivity threshold screening without respirator 7 lf all three aerosol dispersions did not elicit a sweet or bitter taste response then the sensitivity test is ended The subject cannot be tested with Saccharin or Bitrex Denatonium benzoate and the other fit solution must be used or another type of qualitative or quantitative fit test must be performed 14 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Fit Test 1 The test subject should wear a respirator and any other equipment that is normally worn during use of the respirator and that might interfere with the fit such as glasses or head gear 2 Pullthe label off the Fit Test cartridge and snap the elbow onto it Place this in the Qfit Respi
30. pplication questions contact TSI Customer Service at TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Phone 1 800 874 2811 USA or 001 651 490 2811 E mail technical service tsi com 33 International Contacts Service TSI Instruments Ltd Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3RT UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 0 149 4 459200 Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 E mail tsiuk tsi com Web www tsiinc co uk Technical Support TSI GmbH Neuk llner Strasse 4 52068 Aachen GERMANY Telephone 49 241 52303 0 Fax 49 241 52303 49 E mail tsigmbh tsi com Web www tsiinc de TSI Instruments Ltd Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3RT UNITED KINGDOM Telephone 44 0 149 4 459200 Fax 44 0 149 4 459700 E mail tsiuk tsi com Web www tsiinc co uk 34 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers TSI France Inc Hotel technologique BP 100 Technop le de Ch teau Gombert 13382 Marseille cedex 13 FRANCE Telephone 33 0 491 11 87 64 Fax 33 0 491 11 87 65 E mail tsifrance tsi com Web www tsiinc fr Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Service Procedure 35 36 This page intentionally left blank Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Material Safety Data Sheets 4 TSI INC D BITREX SOLUTIONS 4 SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 Product And Company Identification PRODUCT NAME Bitrex Solutions Sensitivity and
31. rator Fit Tester 3 Insert the nozzle into the hole in the front of the hood Point it at the sealing surfaces of the respirator around the subject s face 4 Push and hold the Ofit fit tester test button for more than 1 second then release the button The Ofit fit tester will now disperse 6 seconds of solution Repeat as necessary to fulfill the fit test protocols based upon the sensitivity test as shown in Table 2 The Qfit fit tester nozzle must be inserted into the hood for all dispersions during the 7 minute test Table 2 Fit Test Timing Protocols of Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Timing Timing Timing Protocol I Protocol II Protocol III Number of 6 second activations 2 4 6 during initial Fit Test dispersions with respirator Number of 6 second activations of fit 1 2 3 test solution for each 30 seconds thereafter with respirator 5 The test subject should perform the following exercises during the 7 minute test If at any point during the test the subject detects a sweet or bitter taste depending on the fit test solution used then the fit test is over The fit of the mask is not acceptable However if all 7 exercises are completed without detecting a sweet or bitter taste then the mask fit passes Manual Version 15 6 Inthe case of a failed fit test the mask can be refitted or a new mask chosen The test begins again starting with the Sensitivity test Halting the Qfit Re
32. rators to a specific individual wearer The Qfit Respirator Fit Tester has two versions Manual and Automatic Both versions replace the need to repetitively hand aspirate the rubber squeeze bulb by using an integral pump to disperse the sensitivity and fit test solutions The main difference between manual and automatic versions is that the manual version requires the users to control Qfit fit tester by pressing button manually to execute the fit test protocol and the automatic version controls Qfit fit tester by built in timing sequence automatically to execute the fit test protocol Note Users should always follow the OSHA Respirator Standard 29CFR 1910 134 or the authority having jurisdiction to conduct a fit test The fit test procedures summarized in this manual are the same as those recommended by OSHA except that the solutions are pre mixed and the generation of the mist is automated from a powered pump rather than generated by repetitively squeezing the nebulizer bulb Handheld Operation Both the manual and automatic Qfit Respirator Fit Testers can be operated under the handheld mode fist eae Figure 1 Handheld Operation To operate in handheld mode 1 Attach rechargeable battery to Qfit fit tester 2 Attach cartridge with elbow Figure 2 pig Figure 2 Attach Cartridge with Elbow 2 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers 3 Optional Attach extension tube to elbow Figure 3 wi a i
33. rmined EVAPORATION RATE Same as water COEFFICIENT OF WATER OIL DISTRIBUTION Not determined FLASH POINT None AUTOIGNITION TEMP None FLAMMABILITY LIMITS LEL None UEL None Page 2 of 4 38 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers 4 TSI INC BITREX SOLUTIONS SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST 10 Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID None currently known INCOMPATIBILITY None known HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Thermal decomposition will produce oxides of carbon and nitrogen HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not occur 11 Toxicological Information POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS ACUTE HAZARDS INHALATION Inhalation of aerosol may cause upper respiratory tract irritation SKIN CONTACT Prolonged skin contact may cause mild irritation EYE CONTACT May cause mild eye irritation INGESTION May cause nausea vomiting diarrhea dizziness drowsiness and other symptoms of central veis system depression The material has a profoundly bitter taste so ingestion of large amounts is very CHRONIC HAZARDS None expected MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE None known CARCINOGEN None of the components of this product are listed as carcinogens by OSHA IARC NTP or ACGIH Acute Toxicity Values Bitrex Oral rat LD50 584 mg kg 12 Ecological Information No ecotoxicity data is available for this product or its components at this time 13 Dispos
34. s product or its components at this time 13 Disposal Considerations Recycle incinerate or landfill in accordance with all local state provincial and federal regulations 14 Transport Information Not regulated for transport by DOT IATA or IMDG 15 Regulatory Information EPA SARA 311 312 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION Not hazardous EPA SARA 313 This Product Contains the Following Chemicals Subject to Annual Release Reporting Requirements Under SARA Title IIl Section 313 40 CFR 372 Chemical Name CAS Weight None CERCLA SECTION 103 This product is not subject to CERCLA reporting requirements Many states have more stringent release reporting requirements Report spills required under federal state and local regulations EPA TSCA INVENTORY All of the components of this material are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 This product contains the following substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm None Page 3 of 4 Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Service Procedure 43 4 TSI INC SACCHARIN SOLUTIONS 2 SENSITIVITY AND FIT TEST INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT All of the ingredients are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES EINECS All of the ingredients are listed on the
35. s should not eat drink or chew gum for at least 15 minutes prior to testing since that can affect their taste perception Water however is acceptable During all the sensitivity testing the test subject should breathe with mouth slightly open and tongue extended Always hold the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester upright and level as shown in Figure 12 The battery should be fully charged before beginning testing each day Correct Incorrect left right Incorrect forward backward Figure 15 Correct and Incorrect Operation Positions 21 Correct Incorrect left right Incorrect forward backward Figure 16 Correct and Incorrect Operation Positions Equipment Test hood Face mask for the subject One Qfit automated nebulizer and elbow Optional extension tube Optional remote nebulizer head deluxe kits only One cartridge labeled Saccharin or Bitrex Denatonium benzoate Sensitivity One cartridge labeled Saccharin or Bitrex Denatonium benzoate Fit Precautions OSHA requires that a medical evaluation of the fit test subject be conducted prior to fit testing Subjects need to be informed of the fit test ingredients used in the fit test solution and that they will be exposed to a fine mist during the sensitivity and fit tests A Sensitivity Test solution cartridge can be used for multiple test subjects It can dispense aerosol for 100 sens
36. spirator Fit Tester If at any point during the test the subject detects a sweet or bitter taste depending on the fit test solution used then the fit test is over Fit Test Exercises Note Always follow the OSHA Respirator Standard 29CFR 1910 134 or the authority having jurisdiction The fit test exercises have been summarized here for convenience e Minute 1 Breathe normally Stand in a normal position and do not talk e Minute 2 Breathe deeply in a normal standing position do not talk Be careful not to hyperventilate e Minute 3 Turn head side to side Turn head slowly enough to inhale once at the extreme on each side do not talk e Minute 4 Move head up and down Move slowly enough to inhale while looking up at the ceiling do not talk e Minute 5 Talk out loud For example read the Rainbow Passage Figure 14 below or count backwards from 100 Talk slowly and loud enough to be heard e Minute 6 Bending over or jog in place e Minute 7 Breathe normally stand in a normal position and do not talk 16 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Rainbow Passage HOA may og p diey 4008 rur uonejnoniv pue 89104 096 5 SUDU MOqUIeJ U1 1e pjob Jo 10 Buryooy SI ay Aes sp porous OS JO S400 ueu e uay IAS puana auo ou nq 400 a1dos4 pua 940 je pJof jo 1od g puaba 0 ulp10998 SI 2194 uozuou 34 puokag Apuaiedde spus OM sii pue aAoqe ybiy yed sy uim yore punod 6uo e jo e
37. st is ended use Timing Protocol as shown in Table 3 If a taste was not detected by the first aerosol dispersion push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button until the yellow LED light turns on and then release the button The Qfit fit tester will now disperse solution for an additional 12 seconds Ask the subject if he she can detect a sweet or bitter taste depending on the sensitivity solution used If the taste is detected then the sensitivity test is ended use Timing Protocol Il as shown in Table 3 If a taste was not detected by the second aerosol dispersion push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button until the yellow LED light turns on and then release the button The Qfit fit tester will now disperse solution for an additional 12 seconds Ask the subject if he she can detect a sweet or bitter taste If the taste is detected then the sensitivity test is ended use Timing Protocol III as shown in Table 3 Automatic Version 25 Table 3 Sensitivity Test Timing Protocols of Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Timing Timing Timing Protocol I Protocol II Protocol III Number of 12 second 1 2 3 activations during sensitivity threshold screening without respirator Total pump run time 12 24 36 seconds during sensitivity threshold screening without respirator T If all three aerosol dispersions did not elicit a sweet or bitter taste response then the sensitivity test is ended The su
38. ter hold the upper portion of the Qfit fit tester slide the battery lower portion sideways to disengage from the assembly see Figure 18 2 To replace the battery to the Qfit fit tester while holding the upper portion slide the battery sideways onto the Qfit fit tester Figure 18 Removing Replacing Battery For the Sensitivity Test Push the button lighting the yellow LED release the button and wait for the pump to dispense the sensitivity solution for 12 seconds For the Fit Test Push the button lighting the yellow LED then quickly within 3 seconds push the Qfit fit tester test button again either 1 2 or 3 times to activate the timing protocols in Table 5 To stop a test protocol at any time push the Qfit fit tester test button once 24 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Sensitivity Test 1 The test subject should put on the hood but should NOT wear a mask during this test Pull the label off the Sensitivity cartridge and snap the elbow onto it Place this in the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester Insert the nozzle into the hole in the front of the hood Point it away from the subject s mouth and nose Push and hold the Qfit fit tester test button until the yellow LED light turns on and then release the button The Qfit fit tester will now disperse solution for 12 seconds Ask the subject if he she can detect a sweet or bitter taste If the taste is detected then the sensitivity te
39. uld be recharged a minimum of 4 hours after 40 minutes approximately 15 fit tests based on using protocol of actual pump runtime With normal usage this should be once per day For high volume users a second Qfit fit tester pump with battery is recommended When the power in the battery becomes low the yellow LED flashes to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remains You must recharge battery During the charging operation the yellow LED will light and automatically turn off after the battery is fully charged Figure 12 Charging Battery using the Power Supply Manual Version 11 Removing Replacing the Battery 1 To remove the battery from the Qfit fit tester hold the upper portion of the Qfit fit tester slide the battery lower portion sideways to disengage from the assembly see Figure 13 2 To replace the battery to the Qfit fit tester while holding the upper portion slide the battery sideways onto the Qfit fit tester Figure 13 Removing Replacing Battery For the Sensitivity Test Press and hold down the Qfit test button for more than 1 second and then release the button the pump will dispense the Sensitivity Solution for 6 seconds The user is required to repeat as necessary to fulfill the timing protocols as shown in Table 1 For the Fit Test Press and hold down the Qfit test button for more than 1 second and then release the button the pump will dispense the Test Solution
40. zer head deluxe kits only One cartridge labeled Saccharin or Bitrex Denatonium benzoate Sensitivity One cartridge labeled Saccharin or Bitrex Denatonium benzoate Fit Because of Saccharin s tendency to crystallize and block the aerosol output a Saccharin Fit Test cartridge should be used within 2 hours of opening it Precautions OSHA requires that a medical evaluation of the fit test subject be conducted prior to fit testing Subjects need to be informed of the fit test ingredients used in the fit test solutions and that they will be exposed to a fine mist during the sensitivity and fit tests Do not refill any sensitivity or fit test solution cartridges Doing so could result in inaccurate fit test results Bitrex is a registered trademark of Macfarlan Smith Ltd A Sensitivity Test solution cartridge can be used for multiple test subjects It can dispense aerosol for 100 sensitivity tests based on timing protocol 1 A Fit Test solution cartridge can be used for multiple test subjects It can dispense aerosol for 12 fit tests based on timing protocol 1 10 Qfit Respirator Fit Testers Pump Operation The manual version of the Qfit Respirator Fit Tester is outfitted with a manual timing control Charging the Battery When you first receive your new Qfit fit tester the battery will need to be fully charged before use The Qfit fit tester battery sho
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