Moldex Bitrex Fit Test Kit User Instructions Download Page 18

Page: 18 / 19

6. Maintenance

Immediately after completing the test, pour away any unused solution in the nebulisers

and ampoules.

Rinse both nebulisers with warm water and dry with paper towel.

The hood can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soapy water.

Do not fold the hood across the window panel.

6.1 Unblocking nebulisers

If you cannot see a fine mist when using

the nebuliser then it may be blocked.

Use the pins provided to unblock the nozzles.

If necessary, replace the nebuliser insert.

6. Maintenance

Summary of Contents for Bitrex Fit Test Kit

Page 1: ...Moldex Fit Test Kit User Instructions Qualitative Fit Testing with Bitrex Solutions...

Page 2: ...on 07 2 4 Preparing the hood 08 3 Sensitivity Test 3 1 Putting on the hood 09 3 2 Performing Sensitivity Test 10 3 3 After Sensitivity Test 11 4 Fit Test 4 1 Putting on the mask 12 4 2 Preparing the t...

Page 3: ...the test is failed 1 2 What is Bitrex An odourless substance which is used in Fit Testing for its strong bitter taste Developed for cleaning products to prevent children from drinking them Drinking wa...

Page 4: ...y and test solution 6x 2 5 ml ampoules Bitrex sensitivity solution 6x 2 5 ml ampoules Bitrex Fit Test solution 4x Replacement nebuliser inserts 2x Nebuliser cleaning pins 1x User instructions CD Repla...

Page 5: ...y solution box contains a protective crushing sleeve Slide the sleeve onto the ampoule all the way up to the applicator tip 2 Keep applicator tip pointed upward Pinch the sleeve at the top of the ampo...

Page 6: ...ing 5 Squeeze the ampoule with sleeve still on until drained 6 Perform these steps for both solutions the sensitivity and the test solution and mark one nebuliser with T for test and one with S for se...

Page 7: ...crystallised Bitrex Solution See maintenance section for further instructions 4 Continue to check the nebulisers throughout the Fit Test 2 3 Instructing the test person The test person should not eat...

Page 8: ...end to put it over a box basket or the back of a chair 2 Before the first use remove protective paper from window panel 3 Fasten the top left and right press studs together 4 Turn the hood and unfold...

Page 9: ...alid 3 1 Putting on the hood 1 Instruct test person to put on the hood without a respirator 2 Position the hood forward so there is about 10 cm gap between the test person s face and the hood window 3...

Page 10: ...at the procedure up to a further 2 times 5 If nothing is detected after 30 squeezes the test person cannot be tested with this test method Please contact Moldex for information on alternative methods...

Page 11: ...sitivity Test 1 Remove the hood 2 Ask test person to wipe mouth and wash hands 3 Drinking water helps to remove the taste of Bitrex solution 4 Wait a few minutes before proceeding to Fit Test 3 Sensit...

Page 12: ...t the fit Make sure the chin properly moves into the mask and that the mask sits correctly on the nose 4 Any assistance given should be recorded on the test report and to the employer as additional tr...

Page 13: ...seconds top up the test solution inside the hood by administering half the initial amount of squeezes B Initial Squeezes 1 2 of Initial Squeezes 1 2 of Initial Squeezes and so on Exercise 1 Excercise...

Page 14: ...ng care so as not to hyperventilate 3 Turning head side to side The test person should slowly turn their head from side to side while inhaling at each side 4 Moving head up and down The test person sh...

Page 15: ...lear answer if he she has really detected Bitrex during the test 5 1 Repeating the test Before retesting a minimum 15 minute waiting period must be observed to allow the taste of the test agent to be...

Page 16: ...s but it is quite normal that every now and then someone will fail This doesn t show that there is a problem with Moldex masks in general It is proof that the fit test procedure is working and shows h...

Page 17: ...end the employer and employee both keep a copy of the Fit Test record 5 4 How often should you Fit Test We recommend annual Fit Testing There are situations where repeat testing should be carried out...

Page 18: ...ater and dry with paper towel The hood can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soapy water Do not fold the hood across the window panel 6 1 Unblocking nebulisers If you cannot see a fine mist when u...

Page 19: ...el 34 93 5889950 Fax 34 93 5889953 FR lot Girodet B t A 26500 Bourg les Valence Tel 33 4 75785890 Fax 33 4 75785891 GB 9 Glaisdale Point Bilborough Nottingham NG8 4GP Tel 44 115 9854288 Fax 44 115 985...