TSI Instruments N95-Companion 8095, Operation And Service Manual

Page 1: ...Model 8095 N 95 CompanionTM to the PORTACOUNT Plus Operation and Service Manual 1980308 Revision H August 2005 R e s p i r a t o r F i t T e s t i n g...

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Page 5: ...uction 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 Comp...

Page 6: ...ii Visit the TSI web site at www tsi com Click on Find a Product by Product Group and select Respirator Fit Testers on the TSI homepage...

Page 7: ...n 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 par...

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Page 9: ...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 Parti...

Page 10: ...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 S...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...Chapter 1 4 Figure 1 4 Model 8095 N95 Companion Bottom View Figure 1 5 Model 8026 Particle Generator...

Page 13: ...Unpacking and Parts Identification 5 Figure 1 6 Sampling Pendant Figure 1 7 N95 Probe Insertion Kit Sampling Probes Push Nuts Probe Insertion Tools...

Page 14: ...d 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 N9...

Page 15: ...ures 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 s...

Page 16: ...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 instru...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...ed 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 At...

Page 19: ...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 bac...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...rotruding point The mask should now be pinched between the two tools 8 Press the two tools firmly together to force the push nut as far as possible onto the probe The mask material should be tightly p...

Page 22: ...isposable mask after a fit test is completed Switching the Hardware Configuration from the N95 Companion to the PORTACOUNT Plus The following steps describe how to convert from N95 Companion fit testi...

Page 23: ...several seconds and then turn back on This is normal The PORTACOUNT detects that the N95 Companion is no longer connected and resets itself with new timing parameters 2 Disconnect the pendant intercon...

Page 24: ...ips located on the base of the PORTACOUNT while gently lifting the PORTACOUNT up 5 Attach the standard PORTACOUNT twin tube assembly to the blue and clear ports on the front of the PORTACOUNT The PORT...

Page 25: ...that the battery life is significantly reduced when it must supply power for both instruments A maximum fit factor of 200 can be displayed when you use the N95 Companion and the PORTACOUNT Plus togeth...

Page 26: ...process If you are not using FitPlus for Windows software refer to the PORTACOUNT Plus Operation Manual for alternate procedures Also only the basic fit test steps are provided here Refer to the FitPl...

Page 27: ...odel respirator to the test subject b If the fit test failed determine the reason and repeat the test Some common reasons for failure are incorrect mask size for test subject cigarette smoking less th...

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Page 29: ...s if desired Performing the Particle Check After you set up the N95 Companion and PORTACOUNT Plus run the particle generator for at least 15 minutes touch the count switch on the PORTACOUNT Plus The c...

Page 30: ...to return the N95 Companion to TSI for servicing or repair Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for help in diagnosing the problem before you return the instrument to TSI Performing the Zero Check Put t...

Page 31: ...is being used without software the word Fit Factor will flash when a fit factor over 200 is computed A value below 10 suggests that the switching valve inside the sampling pendant is stuck on the amb...

Page 32: ...s Small dish or cup of warm water TSI purge kit 1 Assembling the valve purge kit Remove the cover from the syringe tip Press the 3 tube onto the syringe tip 2 Filling the valve purge syringe with wate...

Page 33: ...e Disconnect 4 To purge the mask sample side silver connector do the following Connect the valve purge syringe to the now available sample connector With the PORTACOUNT and N95 Companion turned off fo...

Page 34: ...and reconnect it to the pendant as before Turn on the PORTACOUNT and N95 Companion After the PORTACOUNT has completed the initial countdown press start test and begin to force the entire contents thr...

Page 35: ...d the unit in for service 8 Re assemble the N95 Companion sample tube back onto the pendant as before and discard the purge water Note Save the valve purge syringe for future use 9 This procedure is i...

Page 36: ...er requires annual cleaning under normal usage conditions TSI recommends that the N95 Companion receive factory service each year It is best but not a requirement to send the N95 Companion and the POR...

Page 37: ...beginning this procedure to avoid the risk of electric shock To clean the particle classifier 1 Disconnect all tubes and cables from the N95 Companion Remove the top cover by removing the six screws...

Page 38: ...silicone tubing from the top of the particle classifier 5 With the clear tubing still attached rotate the top housing up and out to expose the inside of the particle classifier Silicone Tubing Inside...

Page 39: ...et lint free cloth gently wipe off the interior surfaces of the classifier removing the accumulated dust particles 7 Make sure the O ring is properly positioned in the lower housing groove O ring in P...

Page 40: ...e correct orientation of the top cover the thumbscrew clamps and all the tubing 12 Attach the silicone tubing to the top of the particle classifier Make sure the silicone tubing is not located directl...

Page 41: ...ive Action Low particle counts The particle generator is not running ______________________ The N95 Companion is connected but the twin tube is connected directly to the PORTACOUNT instead of the N95...

Page 42: ...8026 Particle Generator Operation and Service Manual ______________________ Mix a new batch of solution and fill the reservoir ______________________ Adjust the pressure to a higher setting as necess...

Page 43: ...al and external tubing for kinks or other blockage ______________________ Return the instrument to TSI for servicing ______________________ Make sure the green light comes on and the pump turns on whe...

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Page 45: ...icle size 0 04 micrometer nominal Minimum ambient concentration 70 particles cm 3 Typical fit factor accuracy 10 of reading Minimum exercise duration Approximately 90 seconds Temperature range Operati...

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