5
Inserting a Collection Filter into the IMPACT Sampler
The IMPACT Sampler will arrive already assembled. Disassemble it to insert
collection
fi
lter.
Unscrew the inlet from the exhaust.
Remove the
fi
lter casse
tt
e.
3a. Use the
fi
lter casse
tt
e opener
to open the
fi
lter casse
tt
e.
3b. Slide the
fi
lter casse
tt
e horizon-
tally into the “
U
” of the opener
until the two halves of the cas-
se
tt
e loosen. Gently pull halves
apart.
Ensure the stainless steel support
screen is in place in the bo
tt
om of the
fi
lter casse
tt
e.
Using forceps, place a preweighed
47-mm
fi
lter on the support screen.
Press the
fi
lter casse
tt
e top into the
fi
lter casse
tt
e bo
tt
om.
Reinsert the casse
tt
e into the impactor.
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7
Technical Tidbit
•
Use forceps to carefully
insert and remove the
collection filter.
See
Accessories for forceps.
