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1 Introduction
This user manual describes how to correctly use the AeroCollect
®
equip-
ment. AeroCollect
®
is an air sampling device, designed to capture and retain
bacteria and viruses from veterinary environments in a custom designed
disposable sample chamber.
After sampling, the sample chamber containing the collected sample is
shipped to the laboratories for analysis. Here the content of the sample
chambers are analysed for the presence of selected bacteria and virus-
es. AeroCollect
®
can be used in all sectors of the agricultural industry. For
detailed information about how samples are correctly collected in different
sectors, refer to the sector specific guidelines in the corresponding quick
guide.
1.1 Applications
AeroCollect
®
is a handheld air sampling device, designed to be operated in
dusty environments. However, whenever the device is not being used, it
should be stored in the accompanying protective suitcase.
2 Before you start
First check that all of the parts are in the case (see section 2.1). If some-
thing is missing, immediately contact AeroCollect. See section 9 for contact
information. It is important that you read and understand this manual before
samples are collected with the AeroCollect
®
equipment.
2.1 Case contents
The protective suitcase contains the AeroCollect
®
equipment. Note that the
protective foam are designed to handle disinfection with both ethanol and
other disinfectant solutions.
2.2 Overview of equipment
Figure 2 shows the device viewed from the back and from the front. The
device’s individual parts’ functions and purpose are explained in the section
below.
3 Use of AeroCollect
®
This section explains how to collect air samples using the AeroCollect
®
equipment. Note that to avoid incorrectly collected samples the device can
only be activated if the sample chamber has been correctly inserted.