PART C - USE SAMPLERS TO TEST FOR CHEMICAL AGENTS IN VAPOR FORM
1.
Procedure for Preparing the Sampler for Use.
a.
Step 1.
Remove the operating instruction cards from the kit.
Read the instructions on the three operating instruction
cards before proceeding.
b.
Step 2.
Remove a sampler protective bag containing a sampler
from the kit.
WARNING
Do not use sampler that is outdated or one from a sampler protective
bag that is punctured, ripped or torn, because it will give unreliable
test indications.
c.
Step 3.
Read the instructions on both sides of the sampler
protective bag before proceeding.
d.
Step 4.
Open the sampler protective bag by tearing the bag along
the tear line marked with arrows.
WARNING
Conduct test while facing into the wind to avoid picking up vapors from
your protective equipment.
CAUTION
Protect sampler during exposure from excessive moisture, such as rain
and dew.
e.
Step 5.
Carefully remove the sampler from the sampler protective
bag. Retain the sampler protective bag for reference to
the instructions written on it.
NOTE
Do not touch the sampler agent test spots because incorrect test
results may be produced.
f.
Step 6.
Handle the sampler carefully. Hold the sampler by the
hinged protective strip in its closed position.
NOTE
Keep hinged protective trip in closed position in order to protect test
spots.
CM 1301
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