VOC Test Kit Instructions
VOC TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
To maintain sample integrity, sampling media needs to be returned within 30 days from ship date. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at 503-386-2003, or at info@designwellstudios.com
What’s included: IAQ test pump (please turn it on for a second to make sure it is working properly), media, this instruction sheet, a COC (Chain of Custody) form and a padded self-addressed envelope for shipping the media back to the lab.
Before Test
In the 24-hour period before starting to test, it is important that you close all the doors and windows of your space. You can come and go as you please, we just don’t want a breeze blowing through there. When you test, remember to open the inside doors to adjacent rooms, so you are testing the entire 2000 square foot area (per test). Refrain from frying or cooking with oils the day before and during the test to prevent artificially high VOC results. Also, please do not cook at all during the test. Do not clean or dust during the test or within 12 hours of beginning the test.
During Test
Take the media out of the cardboard tube, remove it from the plastic tube, and take the red caps off of it. Hang onto the plastic, for when you are done testing to put media into.
Place the media carefully but snugly in the rubber tube sticking out of the pump with the arrow POINTING TOWARD THE PUMP.
Set your timer for appropriate testing times (Example 2 hours for VOC, 20 minutes for Formaldehyde). Start the test by turning the pump on. The green light should go on. Place the pump on a table or flat surface 3-5 ft above the floor.
Fill in the COC form with your name/company information for the test location if it is different from the information printed on the form. Put in the sample identification code found on the media (ex. YY974), the date collected, the start time, the stop time and the location.
When you are ready to ship, sign your name where it says “relinquished by” including date and time.
When your timer goes off and testing is complete, turn off the pump and remove the media.
After Test
Take the red caps from inside the plastic tube in the padded pouch in the cardboard tube and place them carefully on each end of the media.
Put the media back into the plastic tube and place it into the padded pouch, then into the cardboard tube. Do not refrigerate or pack with ice.
Place cardboard tube along with the COC paperwork into the FEDEX padded envelope, make sure you have signed the COC, and ship it back to Enthalpy Analytical so they can do the analysis. Shipping is paid for and will be standard (2 business days unless a rush is needed).
Mail back the pump to: DesignWell Studios 5331 S Macadam Ave Suite 258 #408 Portland, OR 97239 (within one week of receiving pump)
Once the lab analysis is done, (most reports are ready within 5-7 business days) you will receive the report via email, and we will schedule a time to go over the results with you.