Nextteq Irritant Smoke Tube Kit for Respirator Fit Testing and Airflow Indication - Manual (Page 47)

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Nextteq Irritant Smoke Tube Kit Manual
The Gastec Irritant Smoke Tube (Part Number 9501) is manufactured by the Gastec Corporation.
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P/N 9505 Rev F 8/09
Sensitivity Check Protocol
16. The irritant smoke should produce an involuntary reaction
(cough or sneeze) by the test subject.
17. If the test subject fails to provide a reflex response after an
initial Sensitivity Check, then wait until all the smoke has
vanished and until the test subject confirms all effects of the
smoke have ceased before repeating the Sensitivity Check. Do
not perform repeat Sensitivity Checks on the same individual
too frequently.
18. If the test subject has not previously been exposed to irritant
smoke, the Respirator Fit Test should not be started until the
test subject first passes the initial Sensitivity Check.
19. Upon the completion of each Sensitivity Check, if the smoke
tube has not been consumed and when testing is complete, the
administrator shall, with the smoke tube tip pointed away from
the administrator and others, slowly compress the pump bulb.
When the pump bulb is fully compressed, place a cap over the
exposed end of the smoke tube. Do not remove the aspiration
bulb pump. Store the partially consumed smoke tube with
the cap affixed to one end and the compressed aspirator bulb
pump affixed to the other end of the smoke tube.
20. When the smoke tube is consumed, or is being disposed of
prior to being consumed, gently remove the aspirator bulb
pump from the smoke tube, being careful not to compress the
bulb. Turn the bulb upside down over an appropriate waste
receptacle and gently shake the bulb to discard any residual
material from the irritant smoke tube. Neutralize and dispose
of any residual smoke tube material and the smoke tube in
accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and laws.