Nextteq VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators for Respirator Fit Testing User Manual

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VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators Manual

Nextteq LLC 8406 Benjamin Road, Suite J, Tampa, FL 33634 USA

PN 50811300-340N Rev F 5/09

18. The smoke generator contains stannic chloride that combines with

humidity to liberate a white smoke consisting of hydrogen chloride

and tin compounds.
A. If inhaled and repeated coughing or trouble breathing occurs,

immediately remove test subject to fresh clean air. Restore

and support breathing as necessary.

B. If coughing or breathing difficulty persists, immediately

provide oxygen and immediately contact a physician.

C. If smoke contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious

amounts of clean running water for fifteen minutes, including

under eyelids, and immediately contact a physician.

D. If smoke contacts a large area of skin, contacts skin for a

prolonged period, or if irritation persists, immediately flush

affected area with copious amounts of clean running water

for fifteen minutes and immediately contact a physician.

19. Do not use this product for Respirator Fit Testing or Sensitivity

Check if any of the following conditions are present:
A. The test subject has a pre-existing respiratory, cardiovascular,

or bronchial medical condition.

B. The test subject is under a physician’s care for a respiratory,

cardiovascular, or bronchial ailment; sinus, nasal or ear

infection; or impaired immune system.

C. The test subject is hypersensitive or allergic to stannic

chloride, stannic oxide, hydrogen chloride, tin tetrachloride,

tin compounds, or metal chloride.

D. The test subject has failed the medical evaluation specified by

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.

Failure to comply with this warning could cause property damage,

serious injury or death.

20. Do not remove or adjust respirator during Respirator Fit Testing or

in the presence of smoke or fumes. Move to an area of fresh clean

air before removing or adjusting respirator.

21. NIOSH-approved HEPA or P100 series filters suitable for stannic

chloride or P100 equivalent filters specified by NIOSH should be

used in all fit testing.

Warnings

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