PortaCount Respiration Fit Tester - Models 8040 and 8048 - Operation/User Manual - Revision H December 2025

Sep 27, 2026

Operation/User Manual for the TSI PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester covering models 8040 and 8048. Provides guidance to prepare the device for use, install and connect FitPro Ultra Fit Test software (including optional wireless operation and particle generator use), and run real-time FitCheck mode and full fit testing workflows. Includes daily checks, data management with CSV import/export, database support, custom fields, and preventive maintenance, service, and troubleshooting. Appendices list specifications and the Rainbow Passage.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages96

Reading Time4 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

Warranty

Safety

Description of Labels and Markings

Chemical Safety

Laser Safety

CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Overview

Why Fit Test

Preparations for Fit Testing

Identifying Parts

Reordering Supplies

Install FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software

CHAPTER 2 Prepare the PortaCount Fit Tester for Operation

Install the Twin Tube Assembly

Prepare the Alcohol Cartridge

Connect the PortaCount Fit Tester

Supply Power to the PortaCount Fit Tester

Connect to FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software

Connect Wirelessly (optional)

Using a Particle Generator (optional)

CHAPTER 3 FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software Operation

The Main Menu

Fit Test History and Multi-Respirator Fit Test Card Features

CHAPTER 4 Daily Checks

Daily Check History Feature

CHAPTER 5 Real-Time FitCheck Mode

Real-Time Training

Concentration Check

CHAPTER 6 Fit Testing

Precautions for Fit Testing

About Respirators and Fit Testing

Probed Test Respirators

Probes for Filtering-Facepiece (Disposable) Respirators

Conducting a Fit Test

Record/Print Results

CHAPTER 7 Manage Data

Import/Export from CSV

Multiple Database Support

Custom Fields

CHAPTER 8 Preventive Maintenance, Service, and Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

APPENDIX A Specifications

APPENDIX B The Rainbow Passage

PortaCount ™ Respirator Fit Tester Models 8040 and 8048 Operation/User Manual P/N 6010633, Revision H December 2025 Start Seeing the Benefits of Registering Today! Thank you for your TSI® instrument purchase. Occasionally, TSI® releases information on software updates, product enhancementsand new products. By registering your instrument, TSI® will be able to send this important information to you. [http://register.tsi.com](http://register.tsi.com) As part of the registration process, you will be asked for your comments on TSI products and services. TSI’s customer feedback program gives customers like you a way to tell us how we are doing. Contents Warranty............................................................................................. iii Safety .................................................................................................. v Description of Labels and Markings .............................................. v [RoHS ............................................................................................ vi](RoHS ............................................................................................ vi) ................................................................................................ vi Chemical Safety ...........................................................................vii Laser Safety ................................................................................ viii CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Overview .......................................... 1 Why Fit Test .................................................................................. 1 Preparations for Fit Testing ........................................................... 2 Identifying Parts ............................................................................. 2 Reordering Supplies ...................................................................... 7 Install FitPro ™ Ultra Fit Test Software ......................................... 7 Access and Install FitPro ™ Ultra Fit Test Software .....................8 CHAPTER 2 Prepare the PortaCount™ Fit Tester for Operation .. 9 Install the Twin Tube Assembly..................................................... 9 Prepare the Alcohol Cartridge ..................................................... 10 Connect the PortaCount™ Fit Tester......................................... 13 Supply Power to the PortaCount™ Fit Tester............................ 14 Connect to FitPro ™ Ultra Fit Test Software ............................... 15 Connect Wirelessly (optional) ...................................................... 15 Using a Particle Generator (optional) .......................................... 17 CHAPTER 3 FitPro ™ Ultra Fit Test Software Operation .............. 19 The Main Menu............................................................................ 19 Fit Test History Feature and Multi-Respirator Fit Test Card Feature ............................................................................ 29 CHAPTER 4 Daily Checks ............................................................... 33 Daily Check History Feature ........................................................ 35 CHAPTER 5 Real-Time FitCheck ™ Mode ...................................... 37 Real-Time Training ...................................................................... 37 Concentration Check ................................................................... 39 CHAPTER 6 Fit Testing ................................................................... 41 Precautions for Fit Testing .......................................................... 41 About Respirators and Fit Testing ............................................... 42 Probed Test Respirators ............................................................. 42 Probes for Filtering-Facepiece (Disposable) Respirators............44 Inserting a Tes

FAQs

What information does this manual provide for PortaCount fit testing devices?

It provides operational guidance for the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester models 8040 and 8048, including preparation, software installation and connections, daily checks, real-time FitCheck mode, fit testing procedures, and result recording.

How do I connect and use FitPro Ultra Fit Test software?

The manual explains installing FitPro Ultra, accessing and installing the software, connecting the PortaCount to the software, and using optional wireless connectivity. It also covers optional use of a particle generator.

What data management and maintenance topics are included?

It includes data import/export from CSV, multiple database support, and custom fields, along with preventive maintenance, service, and troubleshooting sections. Appendices cover device specifications and the Rainbow Passage.

Sep 27, 2026

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