TSI Incorporated PORTACOUNT PRO+ 8038, Operation And Service Manual

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38 Chapter 4
Note
In the USA, OSHA requires a minimum fit factor of 100 for half
masks and 500 for full-face masks. If necessary, consult the
appropriate regulation or standard.

If the test was a Pass , the fit test is over. Keep a record of the
test on file if you are not using a database on the flash drive.
Also, if the fit test passed, issue that exact size and model
respirator to the test subject.

If the fit test failed, determine the reason and repeat the test.
Some common reasons for failure are described below.

If you are fit testing with a disposable respirator, discard it
when the fit test is complete. Probed respirators are intended
for fit testing only and are never to be reused. You may be
able to sanitize and reuse other types of respirators. Contact
the respirator manufacturer for specific information.

If the fit test is terminated before the last exercise is
completed (by pressing
Stop ), the display indicates the test
has stopped. No overall fit factor is displayed.
17. You can now begin to test another person, by pressing Next >
New Test.
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