HVS3 | Air sampling pumps - Air quality testing - Air quality monitoring

This sampling system was developed for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is designed to collect samples of surface dust for the measurement of lead, pesticides and other toxic materials in dust. The HVS3 weighs less than 30 pounds and is easy to use, clean and ship. It can be conveniently carried by one person and fits in the trunk of a car. The HVS3 is made from aluminum and can easily cleaned to the exacting QA/QC standards for pesticides, PCB and semi-volatile organics testing.

The HVS3 will collect a large, representative sample from indoor surfaces such as carpets, area rugs and bare floors. It can sample upholstery with the addition of proper accessories. It has also been used on outdoor surfaces with very good results.

The HVS3 maintains uniform sampling conditions during the testing process. This insures representative samples. The cyclone is designed to capture 5µm particulate and larger. The HVS3 collects +99% of the average house dust. The cyclone catch cup can be used to transport the sample. A backup filter can be used behind the cyclone if desired.

A Standard Practice for collection of surface dust for chemical analysis using the HVS3 has been issued by ASTM. Click here to download a copy of ASTM Standard D-5438 from the ASTM website. A copy of the HVS3 User's Manual, with detailed description of the unit and the procedures for its use, is available. Click here to download the manual as a PDF file.