Nextteq Irritant Smoke Tube Kit for Respirator Fit Testing and Airflow Indication - Manual (Page 33)

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Nextteq Irritant Smoke Tube Kit Manual
The Gastec Irritant Smoke Tube (Part Number 9501) is manufactured by the Gastec Corporation.
Nextteq is Gastec’s exclusive U.S. master wholesale distributor.
Tel: 813-249-5888 Toll free: 877-312-2333 Fax: 813-249-0188 Toll free: 877-312-2444 www.nextteq.
P/N 9505 Rev F 8/09
Operating Instructions
C. Instruct the test subject to minimize his or her exposure
to the smoke and keep his or her eyes tightly shut during
the test.
D. Instruct the test subject to immediately step away from
the smoke and into fresh, clear air in the event of any
exposure or response to irritant smoke.
E. Instruct the test subject to demonstrate the following:
I. The proper method for donning the respirator
II. The proper method for securing a snug respirator fit
III. The proper method for manually checking the
respirator fit
IV. Explain to the test subject that the test subject
should not participate in an Irritant Smoke Qualitative
Respirator Fit Test if the test subject:
a. Has a pre-existing respiratory, cardiovascular,
bronchial, or sinus medical condition.
b. Is under a physician’s care for a respiratory,
cardiovascular, or bronchial ailment; sinus,
nasal, or ear infection; or impaired immune
system; or asthma.
c. Is allergic to or hypersensitive to hydrogen chlo-
ride, stannic chloride, stannic oxide, stannic
dioxide, tin tetrachloride, tin compounds,
hydrochloric acid, or metal chloride or
chemicals in general.