Introduction:

This cyclone is intended to be used with any sampling pump meeting the following pressure/volume

characteristics:

Media Type37mm

Flow RateLpm

PressureDrop

Cm of H2o

GF/A Fiberglass 2.2 17.13

QMA Quartz 2.2 13.14

Pallflex Tissue Quartz 2.2 17.10

Pall Teflo 2 µm 2.2 18.42

0.8 µm MCE 2.2 18.80

Operation:

Remove the front portion of a 3-piece cassette (blue plug) by inserting a coin or opener in the

annular slot closest to the blue plug and twisting. Save the portion removed to reinstall, for filter

protection after sampling. Press the portion of the cassette containing the filter onto the tapered

top of the cyclone – fitted with an orange “O” ring.

Next, remove the red plug from the back of the cassette and push in the taper Luer plug, which is

attached to the hose.

The cyclone is clipped to the subjects lapel and the long hose is run over the subject’s shoulder to

the personal sampler appropriately situated on the waist belt.

Proceed with sampling according to your experience, regulations, or the instructions for the personal

sampler being used. The procedures are the same as for a routine cassette dust sample, except

that only the fraction based on the flow rate reaches the filter surface. Selection of filter materials

varies with different countries, regulations or research intentions.