SKC Limited Haz-Dust IV - Manual (Page 26)

Selecting The Particle Size
Introduction The inlet system of the Haz-Dust IV can be configured to sample Thoracic,
Respirable, or Inhalable dust particulates. The following pages detail the
selection process for each of these particle types.
Inlets The table below lists the particulate type, agency standard, and required
inlets.
Particulate Standards Required Inlet Diagram
Detail
Thoracic EPA PM-10 & IP-10 Thoracic Sampling Inlet A
Respirable NIOSH 0600 SKC Respirable Dust
25mm Cyclone Inlet B
Inhalable NIOSH 0500 SKC IOM Sampling
Adapter Inlet C
Note: Inhalable particulate samples require the IOM inlet (detail C) to be
inserted into the Thoracic sampling inlet.
Figure 3-1. Diagram of sampling inlets for Thoracic (A), Respirable (B) and Inhalable (C)
dust particles.
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