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KSS - March 2006 - Edition 1
Operator Manual HIAC
4.2 Preparing Samples
WARNING
Only trained personnel should create septa-sealed sample bottles. Be sure to wear protective
clothing while creating septa-sealed sample bottles, including eye protection.
To prepare samples:
1) Follow good sampling practices to obtain a representative sample as determined by the
applicable standard operating procedure.
2) Make sure bottles are clean by rinsing in deionized water ten times or following the
facility’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) before proceeding.
3) Transfer the sample to the appropriate size sample bottle by pouring, using a pipette, or
following the method specified in the facility’s SOPs.
4) Making sure the top of the bottle is dry, place a septa seal in the opening of the bottle.
5) Place the aluminum seal on top of the septa and use the hand crimper to seal the
bottles.
WARNING
Be careful when crimping the seals to avoid pinching fingers.
4.3 Loading Samples into the Accu-Swirl
WARNING
Needles are sharp. Avoid contact with needles while loading and unloading sample bottles into
the 9705.
To load a sample:
1) Prepare sample as described in “Preparing Samples” on page 56.
CAUTION:
Make sure there is sufficient sample volume in the bottle. Running the 9705 with an insufficient
sample volume loaded may result in erroneous counts.
2) If present, remove the perforated center of the metal seal from the top of the bottle and
discard.
3) Tilt the bottle dock outward, away from the body of the 9705 unit.
4) Position the bottle in the bottle dock with the top (down) facing the needles.
WARNING
Needles are sharp. Be careful not to contact the needles.
5) Press the bottle down gently but firmly. Make sure both needles penetrate the rubber
stopper of the bottle and that the bottle is seated securely.
6) Tilt the bottle dock towards the body of the 9705 unit until it snaps into place.
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