Moldex Bitrex Fit Test Kit, User Instructions

Page 1: ...Moldex Fit Test Kit User Instructions Qualitative Fit Testing with Bitrex Solutions...

Page 2: ...on 07 2 4 Preparing the hood 08 3 Sensitivity Test 3 1 Putting on the hood 09 3 2 Performing Sensitivity Test 10 3 3 After Sensitivity Test 11 4 Fit Test 4 1 Putting on the mask 12 4 2 Preparing the t...

Page 3: ...the test is failed 1 2 What is Bitrex An odourless substance which is used in Fit Testing for its strong bitter taste Developed for cleaning products to prevent children from drinking them Drinking wa...

Page 4: ...y and test solution 6x 2 5 ml ampoules Bitrex sensitivity solution 6x 2 5 ml ampoules Bitrex Fit Test solution 4x Replacement nebuliser inserts 2x Nebuliser cleaning pins 1x User instructions CD Repla...

Page 5: ...y solution box contains a protective crushing sleeve Slide the sleeve onto the ampoule all the way up to the applicator tip 2 Keep applicator tip pointed upward Pinch the sleeve at the top of the ampo...

Page 6: ...ing 5 Squeeze the ampoule with sleeve still on until drained 6 Perform these steps for both solutions the sensitivity and the test solution and mark one nebuliser with T for test and one with S for se...

Page 7: ...crystallised Bitrex Solution See maintenance section for further instructions 4 Continue to check the nebulisers throughout the Fit Test 2 3 Instructing the test person The test person should not eat...

Page 8: ...end to put it over a box basket or the back of a chair 2 Before the first use remove protective paper from window panel 3 Fasten the top left and right press studs together 4 Turn the hood and unfold...

Page 9: ...alid 3 1 Putting on the hood 1 Instruct test person to put on the hood without a respirator 2 Position the hood forward so there is about 10 cm gap between the test person s face and the hood window 3...

Page 10: ...at the procedure up to a further 2 times 5 If nothing is detected after 30 squeezes the test person cannot be tested with this test method Please contact Moldex for information on alternative methods...

Page 11: ...sitivity Test 1 Remove the hood 2 Ask test person to wipe mouth and wash hands 3 Drinking water helps to remove the taste of Bitrex solution 4 Wait a few minutes before proceeding to Fit Test 3 Sensit...

Page 12: ...t the fit Make sure the chin properly moves into the mask and that the mask sits correctly on the nose 4 Any assistance given should be recorded on the test report and to the employer as additional tr...

Page 13: ...seconds top up the test solution inside the hood by administering half the initial amount of squeezes B Initial Squeezes 1 2 of Initial Squeezes 1 2 of Initial Squeezes and so on Exercise 1 Excercise...

Page 14: ...ng care so as not to hyperventilate 3 Turning head side to side The test person should slowly turn their head from side to side while inhaling at each side 4 Moving head up and down The test person sh...

Page 15: ...lear answer if he she has really detected Bitrex during the test 5 1 Repeating the test Before retesting a minimum 15 minute waiting period must be observed to allow the taste of the test agent to be...

Page 16: ...s but it is quite normal that every now and then someone will fail This doesn t show that there is a problem with Moldex masks in general It is proof that the fit test procedure is working and shows h...

Page 17: ...end the employer and employee both keep a copy of the Fit Test record 5 4 How often should you Fit Test We recommend annual Fit Testing There are situations where repeat testing should be carried out...

Page 18: ...ater and dry with paper towel The hood can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soapy water Do not fold the hood across the window panel 6 1 Unblocking nebulisers If you cannot see a fine mist when u...

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