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Each pack of tubes has its own instruction leaflet but the following notes should help you take
readings after the tests have been completed.
Each tube has an expiry date which is located on the back of its storage box.
Oil (67 28371)
REQUIREMENT
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1. Using the Tube Tip Cutter,
place the ampoule section in
the platform at the bottom.
Note: Make sure the tube is
against the back wall of the
cutter. Line up the black dot
nearest the end of the tube with
dot on the cutter.
Ensure the oil tube is kept vertical throughout this process.
Satisfactory test:
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Failed test:
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THE AIR SHOULD HAVE A MAXIMUM OIL CONTENT OF 0.5 MG/M³
AND SHOULD BE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT ODOUR OR TASTE.
2. With one hand holding the
cutter, the other holding the
tube and with your thumb
against the base of the cutter,
apply pressure to the tube, this
should break the inner tube.
The white crystals will turn translucent and show at worst a slight discoloration.
(Mineral oil)
- The white crystals will show a light brown or darker
discoloration.
(Synthetic oil) - The white crystals will show a yellow discoloration [Note: best
seen by comparing with an unused tube].
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3.
Place
your
detector tubes in
F2154 Travel Container,
until they can be disposed
of properly as "sharps" or
glass.
FAC QAM 190 Issue D 09/18
used
the
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