Approvals: 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory 

P.O. Box 18070 

Pittsburgh, PA 15236 

Procedure No. CET-APRS-STP-CBRN-0311 Revision: 1.2 Date: 8 December 2005

DURABILITY CONDITIONING PROCESS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, 

TRANSPORTATION AND ROUGH HANDLING USE CONDITIONS ON CHEMICAL, 

BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR (CBRN) RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE 

DEVICES (RPD) STANDARD CONDITIONING PROCEDURE (SCP) 

1. PURPOSE

1.1. This procedure establishes the actions required for the Durability Conditioning 

Process for Environmental, Transportation and Rough Handling Conditions on the 

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Full Facepiece AirPurifying Respirators (APR). 

1.2. The purpose of this test is to subject the CBRN APR and the canisters to a series 

of environmental and transportation conditions and then the canisters alone to 

rough handling conditions (Drop Test) in order to test the items for durability. 

The environmental and transportation challenge tests represent conditions that a 

CBRN APR and the canisters may experience from the point of issue that is 

induced by the user. Also, the users may subject canisters to rough handling 

conditions that are represented by the Drop Test. The conditioning procedures 

described herein are not intended to assess manufacturers’ packaging, handling 

and shipping practices but to test the CBRN APR and canisters for initial life 

cycle failure when subjected to potentially harsh conditions by a user. The CBRN 

APR and canisters shall be conditioned in the Minimum Packaging Configuration 

as defined in the manufacturer’s User Instructions. This procedure may be used 

for other types of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD): Refer to the primary 

Statement of Standard of that RPD for the Durability Conditioning requirements. 

2. GENERAL

This STP describes the Durability Conditioning Process for Environmental, Transportation 

and Rough Handling Conditions (Drop Test) of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, 

and Nuclear (CBRN) Full Facepiece APR and canisters in sufficient detail that a person 

knowledgeable in the appropriate technical field and MIL-STD-810 (E or F) can select 

equipment with the necessary resolution and conduct the conditioning in accordance with 

the requirements of this procedure and MIL-STD-810 (E or F).

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3. TEST EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL

3.1. Test Equipment 

3.1.1. Environmental and Transportation Conditions 

3.1.1.1. High Temperature: The test facility shall comply with the 

requirements stated in MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4, Section 

4.1. or equivalent. 

3.1.1.2. Low Temperature: The test facility shall comply with the 

requirements stated in MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4, Section 

4.1. or equivalent. 

3.1.1.3. Humidity: The test facility shall comply with the requirements 

stated in MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3, Section II-1.1. or 

equivalent. 

3.1.1.4. Vibration: The test facility shall comply with the requirements 

stated in MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Section 4.1. or 

equivalent. The vibration test surface shall have a wood 

Containment Fixture with adjustable wooden slats or separator 

fencing to keep the items individually contained and from falling 

off the test surface. A mechanical drawing is provided in 

Appendix A illustrating one such possible design of the 

Containment Fixture. There shall be a minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 

in) space between the test items and the separator fencing. 

3.1.2. Rough Handling Drop Test 

3.1.2.1. Tape Measure graduated in specific increments 

3.1.2.2. Bare Concrete Floor (No tile or carpeting) 

3.1.3. Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrates a temperature/ humidity chamber that can be 

used for the high temperature, low temperature and humidity 

environmental challenge test, and Figure 4 illustrates a vibration control 

system. Both of these systems meet the requirements of MIL-STD-810(E 

or F). Contained in Appendix B, Environmental and Vibration Challenge 

Test Equipment List, is a list indicating test equipment, model numbers, 

and manufacturers; however, other test equipment and sources may be 

used provided that the equipment meets the requirements of MIL-STD810. 

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Figure 1 

Temperature Humidity Chamber (Storage Area) 

Figure 2 

Temperature Humidity Chamber and Control Panel 

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Figure 3 

Control Panel for Temperature Humidity Chamber 

Figure 4 

Vibration Control System with 4 x 4 Foot Vibration Table 

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3.2. Required Test Items. 

There shall be eight (8) CBRN Full Facepiece APRs (complete systems including 

accessories)) and 125 canisters used to perform this test. These APRs and 

canisters shall be tested in the Minimum Packaging Configuration as specified by 

the manufacturer in the APR’s User Instructions. The Facepieces of the APRs 

shall anatomically fit the medium head size of the SMARTMAN manikin 

(manufactured by ILC Dover, Frederica, DE) 

4. TESTING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

4.1. Prior to beginning any testing, all measuring equipment to be used must have 

been calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's calibration procedure and 

schedule. At a minimum, all measuring equipment utilized for this testing must 

have been calibrated within the preceding 12 months using a method traceable to 

the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 

4.2. Prior to beginning any testing, all test facilities; equipment and conditions must 

comply with the requirements of MIL-STD-810 (E or F) or equivalent. 

4.3. Normal laboratory safety practices must be observed. This includes safety 

precautions described in the current Bruceton Facility Laboratory Safety Manual 

or site-specific procedures that are applicable to the health and safety 

requirements.

4.3.1. Safety glasses, lab coats, and hard-toe shoes must be worn at all times. 

4.3.2. All test equipment shall be in a safe operating condition, and the test 

administrators shall comply with all equipment safety operating 

procedures. 

5. PROCEDURES

Note: Reference Section 3. for equipment, model numbers and manufacturers. For 

calibration purposes use those described in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance 

manuals. 

5.1. This procedure describes the conditioning sequence that the CBRN APR and 

canisters must undergo before conducting the performance tests required by 42 

CFR Part 84 and the Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, 

Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirator 

(APR), March 7, 2003 with Revision 2, April 4, 2004. This procedure outlines 

the sample size, MIL-STD-810(F or E) Test Method, duration, sequence and 

package configuration for testing the CBRN APR and canisters. The CBRN APR 

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and canisters will be subjected to the High Temperature, Low Temperature, 

Humidity and Vibration tests in the “Minimum Packaging Configuration (e.g., in 

carrier, protective storage container or loose)” as defined by the respirator 

manufacturer in the User Instructions. After these tests, only the canisters will be 

subjected to the Rough Handling Drop Test in their individual packaging 

containers. 

5.2. Minimum Packaging Configuration 

There shall be eight (8) CBRN Full Facepiece APRs that anatomically fit the 

medium head size of the SMARTMAN manikin (manufactured by ILC Dover, 

Frederica) and 125 canisters exposed sequentially to High Temperature, Low 

Temperature, Humidity and Vibration tests. The 8 CBRN APRs and 125 

canisters shall be tested in the “Minimum Packaging Configuration”, and the tests 

represent environmental, transportation and rough handling conditions that the 

items may be subjected while in the possession of the user. The manufacture will 

specify the packaging configuration for the “Minimum Packaging Configuration” 

for the CBRN APR, accessories and canisters. 

5.3. Test Items 

Indicate on the General Information Sheet contained in Appendix C, Durability 

Test Data Sheets, the following information about the applicant and their CBRN 

APR System: 

- NIOSH Application Number 

- Name of Manufacturer 

- Model Number of RDP 

- Model Number of Canister 

- Date Arrived 

- Date of Test 

- General Condition of Packaging 

- Appearance of RPD and Canisters 

- Any Specific Physical Anomalies 

- Type of Test being Conducted 

The Appendix C entitled, Durability Test Data Sheets, consists of the following 

three sections: General Information Sheet, Test Incident Report, and 

Environmental and Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheet. 

The General Information Sheet is to document basic information about the 

applicant and their CBRN APR system and to indicate test initiation and 

termination dates and times. The purpose of the Test Incident Report is to 

document any equipment failure or alteration to the procedure resulting from an 

unforeseen, external event such as an electrical power outage, storm, etc and to 

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document the corrective action taken. The purpose of the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheet is to document the 

condition of the test item after subjecting the item to each Durability Test 

challenge. 

5.4. Number Test Items 

All test items shall be individually assigned an administrative number. The 

administrative number shall be marked on each test item with an indelible pen in 

2 places or a single tag in a sequence so that the number can be traced to the 

NIOSH application number, manufacturer, model number and that the test items 

can be tracked throughout the series of tests. For example, the canister number 

sequence can be C1, C2, C3, and the APR can be APRM1, APRM2, APRM3 

meaning Air Purifying Respirator Medium #1, Air Purifying Respirator Medium 

# 2, etc. 

5.5. Environmental and Vibration Conditioning 

Test initiation and termination dates and times shall be recorded on the General 

Information Sheet for all test conditions and test items; High Temperature, Low 

Temperature, Humidity and Vibration tests. After each of the Environmental tests 

and the Vibration tests, the condition of the test items shall be indicated on the 

Environmental and Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheet. 

5.5.1. Environmental Conditioning 

For the Environmental Conditioning, the test facility controls and testing 

procedures shall be in compliance with MIL-STD-810 (E or F). The 

temperature/humidity tests conducted in the Environmental Conditioning 

shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures classified under 

storage. 

5.5.1.1. High Temperature, MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4. 

5.5.1.1.1. Place 8 CBRN APRs including accessories and 125 

canisters in the high temperature chamber per 

application. 

5.5.1.1.2. Adjust the chamber settings to perform the test 

conditions indicated in MIL-STD-810F, Method 501.4, 

Diurnal Cycle Condition, Table 501.4-II, for the HotInduced Conditions 35 0

C (95 0F) to 710C (1600F). The 

rate of temperature change shall not be greater than 30

C 

(60

F) per minute to prevent thermal shock to the test 

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items. Humidity control is not necessary for this 

particular High Temperature test. 

5.5.1.1.3. Expose the test items for 21 cycles at the hot diurnal 

cycle to represent 3 weeks of storage. 

5.5.1.1.4. At the completion of the last cycle, adjust the chamber 

air temperature to controlled ambient conditions and 

maintain until temperature stabilization of the test item 

has been achieved. 

5.5.1.1.5. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items 

and record results and any specific physical anomalies 

on the Environmental and Transportation Conditioning 

and Rough Handling Data Sheets. 

5.5.1.1.6. Next the items will be subjected to Low Temperature 

storage. 

5.5.1.2. Low Temperature, MIL-STD-810F, Method 502.4. 

5.5.1.2.1. Place the test times in the low temperature test chamber 

per application. 

5.5.1.2.2. Adjust the chamber temperature setting to -31 0

C (- 24 

0

F), constant temperature exposure per MIL-STD-810F, 

Method 502.4, Basic Cold (C1). The rate of 

temperature change shall not be greater than 30

C (60F) 

per minute to prevent thermal shock to the test items. 

5.5.1.2.3. Once temperature has stabilized, test items shall remain 

exposed to -31 0

C (- 24 0F) for 72 hours. 

5.5.1.2.4. At the completion of 72 hours, adjust the chamber air 

temperature to controlled ambient conditions and 

maintain until temperature stabilization of the test item 

has been achieved. 

5.5.1.2.5. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items 

and record results and any specific physical anomalies 

on the Environmental and Transportation Conditioning 

and Rough Handling Data Sheets. 

5.5.1.2.6. Next the items will be subjected to Humidity storage. 

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5.5.1.3. Humidity, MIL-STD-810E, Method 507.3. 

5.5.1.3.1. Place the test items in the humidity test chamber per 

application. 

5.5.1.3.2. Adjust the chamber temperature setting to replicate the 

temperature and humidity conditions of MIL-STD810E, Method 507.3, Procedure I, Natural, Hot Humid 

(Cycle 1) as indicated in Table 507.3-I, “High humidity 

diurnal categories”. The rate of temperature change 

shall not be greater than 30

C (60F) per minute to prevent 

thermal shock to the test items. 

5.5.1.3.3. Once temperature and humidity has stabilized, test 

items shall remain exposed for 5 days as described in 

MIl-STD-810E, Method 507.3, Table 507.3-II, “Test 

Cycles”, Natural, Cycle 1, Quick Look for NonHazardous Items. 

5.5.1.3.4. At the completion of the last cycle, adjust the chamber 

air temperature and relative humidity controlled 

ambient conditions and maintain until temperature and 

humidity stabilization of the test item has been 

achieved. 

5.5.1.3.5. Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items 

and record results and any specific physical anomalies 

on the Environmental and Transportation Conditioning 

and Rough Handling Data Sheets. 

5.5.1.3.6. Next the items will be subjected to Vibration 

Conditioning. 

5.5.2. Vibration Conditioning 

For the Vibration Conditioning, the Vibration Control System shall use a 

Containment Fixture illustrated in Appendix A to segregate the test from 

one another, and the testing procedures shall be in compliance with MILSTD-810F, Method 514.5. 

5.5.2.1. Fasten the Containment Fixture on the vibration table of the 

Vibration Control System. 

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5.5.2.2. The items shall be vibrated along the Transverse, Longitudinal 

and Vertical axes. It may be necessary to orientate the test items 

in order to test all three of the axes. Figure 5 is and illustration of 

the Axes of Vibration. 

Figure 5 

Axes of Vibration 

Longitudinal 

Vertical 

Transverse

5.5.2.3. Place the test items in the transverse position in the individual 

compartments of the Containment Fixture. Adjust the sideboards 

and dowel-rods of the Containment Fixture if necessary so there 

is a minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 in) space around the perimeter of 

the test item. 

5.5.2.4. Adjust the setting of the vibration machine to replicate the 

vibration to be in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 

514.5, Annex A, Category 4, Section 2.2.1.c.1, Truck 

transportation over U.S. highways. 

5.5.2.5. The test items shall be vibrated for 12 hours in the transverse 

position. 

5.5.2.6. When the test items have been vibrated for 12 hours in the 

transverse position, rotate the items to the longitudinal position. 

Adjust the sideboards and dowel-rods of the Containment Fixture 

if necessary so there is a minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 in) space 

around the perimeter of the test item. 

5.5.2.7. Adjust the setting of the vibration machine to replicate the 

vibration to be in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 

514.5, Annex A, Category 4, Section 2.2.1.c.1, Truck 

transportation over U.S. highways. 

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5.5.2.8. The test items shall be vibrated for 12 hours in the longitudinal 

position. 

5.5.2.9. When the items have been vibrated for 12 hours in the 

longitudinal position, rotate the items to the vertical position. 

Adjust the sideboards and dowel-rods of the Containment Fixture 

if necessary so there is a minimum of 1.27 cm (0.5 in) space 

around the perimeter of the test item. 

5.5.2.10.Adjust the setting of the vibration machine to replicate the 

vibration to be in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 

514.5, Annex A, Category 4, Section 2.2.1.c.1, Truck 

transportation over U.S. highways. 

5.5.2.11.The test items shall be vibrated for 12 hours in the longitudinal 

position. 

5.5.2.12.Conduct a complete visual checkout of the test items and record 

results any specific physical anomalies on the Environmental and 

Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets. 

5.5.2.13.Next perform the Rough Handling Drop Test on only the 125 

Canisters. 

5.5.2.14.If the Rough Handling Drop Test is going to be performed at a 

different location, adequately package the CBRN APRs so 

shipping does not induce any damage and deliver them to the 

specified address for additional testing. 

5.6. Rough Handling Drop Test 

The Rough Handling Drop Test shall be performed on only the 125 canisters that 

were previously subjected to the Environmental and Vibration conditions. The 

125 canisters shall be tested in their individual packaging container or Minimum 

Packaging Configuration as specified by the respirator manufacturer. The Rough 

Handling Drop Test consists of dropping the 125 canisters one time. The Rough 

Handling Drop Test initiation and termination dates and times for all test items 

shall be recorded on the General Information Sheet. After each canister is 

dropped in its individual packaging container, the orientation of drop and 

resulting condition shall be documented on the Environmental and Transportation 

Conditioning and Rough Handling Data Sheet. 

5.6.1. Out of the 125 canisters, there shall be 41 canisters dropped once on each 

of the following axis as indicated in Figure 6, Axis of Impact: 

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(1) Major axis vertical, air outlet port 

(2) Major axis horizontal 

(3) Major axis vertical, air inlet port 

Of the two (2) remaining canisters from the original 125 canister, one shall 

be dropped on the (1) Major axis vertical, air outlet pot and the other shall 

be dropped on the (2) Major axis vertical, air inlet port. If a modified 

application occurs that has less than 125 canister, the quantity shall be 

divided by three (3) and drop tested as usual with the extra any canisters 

being dropped on Axis (1) and (2). 

NOTE: If the canisters are in a nontransparent packaging container and the axis can’t be 

identified, the top of the can will serve as (1) major axis vertical, air outlet port, the side 

of the can will serve as (2) major axis horizontal, and the bottom of the can will sever as 

(3) major axis vertical, air inlet port. Indicate on the canister’s individual packaging 

container and on the Environmental and Transportation Conditioning Data Sheets what 

side of the canister container is (1), (2) and (3). 

Figure 6 

Axis of Impact 

(1)

(2) 

(3)

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5.6.2. There shall be 42 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet 

port. These canisters shall be the ones that were previously 

administratively numbered from 1 to 42. 

5.6.3. From a height of 0.9144 meters (3 feet), position a canister so the major 

axis vertical, air outlet port (1) will impact the concrete surface. 

5.6.4. Position the canister so the lowest point of the canister is at the 0.9144 

meters (3 feet) elevation mark; in other words, maximize the height of the 

canister. 

5.6.5. Release the canister and after impact, conduct a complete visual checkout 

of the test item and record on Environmental and Transportation 

Conditioning Data Sheets the canister number, axis of impact any specific 

physical anomalies. 

5.6.6. Repeat Steps 5.6.3. to 5.6.5. for the other 41 canisters that are designated 

to be dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet port (1). 

5.6.7. There shall be another 41 canisters dropped on the major axis horizontal 

(2). These canisters shall be the ones that were previously 

administratively numbered from 43 to 83. 

5.6.8. From a height of 0.9144 meters (3 feet), position a canister so the major 

axis horizontal (2) will impact the concrete surface. 

5.6.9. Position the canister so the lowest point of the canister is at the 0.9144 

meters (3 feet) elevation mark; in other words, maximize the height of the 

canister. 

5.6.10. Release the canister and after impact, conduct a complete visual checkout 

of the test item and record on the Environmental and Transportation 

Conditioning Data Sheets the canister number, axis of impact any specific 

physical anomalies. 

5.6.11. Repeat Steps 5.6.8. to 5.6.10. for the other 40 canisters that are designated 

to be dropped on the major axis horizontal (2). 

5.6.12. There shall be another 42 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air 

inlet port (3). These canisters shall be the ones that were previously 

administratively numbered from 84 to 125. 

5.6.13. From a height of 0.9144 meters (3 feet), position another canister so the 

major axis vertical, air inlet port (3) will impact the concrete surface. 

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5.6.14. Position the canister so the lowest point of the canister is at the 0.9144 

meters 0.9144 meters (3 feet) elevation mark; in other words, maximize 

the height of the canister. 

5.6.15. Release the canister and after impact, conduct a complete visual checkout 

of the test item and record on the Environmental and Transportation 

Conditioning Data Sheets the canister number, axis of impact any specific 

physical anomalies. 

5.6.16. Repeat Steps 5.6.13. to 5.6.15. for the other 41 canisters that are 

designated to be dropped on the major axis vertical, air inlet port (3). 

5.6.17. Adequately package the 125 drop-tested canisters into five (5) multiple 

over-pack boxes and appropriately label boxes according to the subsets 

below. Adequate packaging shall ensure that the canisters are not damaged 

during the shipping process. The five (5) boxes shall be destined either to 

P: NPPTL, NIOSH Respirator Branch, Certification, Evaluation, and 

Testing Section or E: U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, 

Edgewood, MD. The 125 canisters shall be separated into the following 

five (5) subsets: 

P: Subset 1, Gas Life Testing at 64 Liter per Minute

 20 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet port 

 20 canisters dropped on the major axis horizontal 

 20 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air inlet port 

 

P: Subset 2, Gas Life Testing at 100 Liter per Minute 

 10 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet port 

 10 canisters dropped on the major axis horizontal 

 10 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air inlet port 

 P: Subset 3, Filtration Testing, DOP, P100 

 

 7 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet port 

 6 canisters dropped on the major axis horizontal 

 7 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air inlet port 

 E: Subset 4, HD and GB Agent Permeation Testing 

 

 1 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet port 

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 2 canisters dropped on the major axis horizontal 

 1 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air inlet port. 

 

 P: Subset 5, Spare Queue if Needed for either P or E location 

 

 4 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air outlet port 

 3 canisters dropped on the major axis horizontal 

 4 canisters dropped on the major axis vertical, air inlet port 

 

6. PASS/FAIL CRITERIA

6.1. The criterion for passing this test is set forth in 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart G, Section 

84.63(a)(c)(d). 

6.2. This test establishes the standard procedure for ensuring that: 

84.63 Test requirements; general. 

(a) Each respirator and respirator component shall when tested by the applicant and 

by the Institute, meet the applicable requirements set forth in subparts H through L 

of this part. 

(c) In addition to the minimum requirements set forth in subparts H through L of 

this part, the Institute reserves the right to require, as a further condition of 

approval, any additional requirements deemed necessary to establish the quality, 

effectiveness, and safety of any respirator used as protection against hazardous 

atmospheres. 

(d) Where it is determined after receipt of an application that additional 

requirements will be required for approval, the Institute will notify the applicant in 

writing of these additional requirements, and necessary examinations, inspections, 

or tests, stating generally the reasons for such requirements, examinations, 

inspections, or tests. 

The test items shall be subjected to additional NIOSH performance tests described 

in Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 84 and the Statement of 

Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Full 

Facepiece Air Purifying Respirator (APR), March 7, 2003 with Revision 2, April 4, 

2004. The Pass/Fail criteria for these test items have been established in the 

applicable Title 42 CFR 84 and the Statement of Standard for Chemical, Biological, 

Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirator (APR), 

March 7, 2003 with Revision 2, April 4, 2004. 

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7. RECORDS/TEST SHEETS

7.1. All test data shall be recorded on the Environmental and Transportation 

Conditioning Data Sheets. 

7.2. All videotapes and photographs of the actual test being performed, or of the tested 

equipment shall be maintained in the task file as part of the permanent record. 

7.3. All equipment failing any portion of this test will be handled as follows: 

7.3.1. If the failure occurs on a new certification application, or extension of 

approval application, send a test report to the Certification, Evaluation and 

Testing Section Chief and prepare the hardware for return to the 

manufacture. 

7.3.2. If the failure occurs on hardware examined under an Off-the Shelf Audit, 

the hardware will be examined by a technician and the Certification, 

Evaluation and Testing Section Chief for cause. All equipment failing any 

portion of this test may be sent to the manufacturer for examination and 

then returned to NIOSH. However, the hardware tested shall be held at 

the testing laboratory until authorized for release by the Certification, 

Evaluation and Testing Section Chief, or designee, following the standard 

operating procedures outlined in the Procedure for Scheduling, and 

Processing Post-Certification Product Audits, RB-SOP-0005-00. 

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APPENDIX A 

DRAWING OF CONTAINMENT FIXTURE

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Appendix B 

Environmental And Vibration Challenge Test Equipment List 

 ITEM MDL # S/N DATE CALIBRATED

Unholtz-Dickie Corp. 289 

Vibration Test System, 

Electrodynamic, with 

Accessories 

Russells Technical Products 

Temp/Humidity Chamber RDV100-705 

with Research, Inc. 

Micristar Controller 828E 

Spectral Dynamics 2550 

Vibration Control 

System on 

Sun Sparc Station 4 

Ling Dynamic Systems V-964LS 

Vibration System 

W/ components 

Envirotronics Temp/ 

Humidity Chamber EVH-100-2-705 

w/Research, Inc. 

Micristar Controller/ 828-E11 

Honeywell Truline 

Chart Recorder 910-80714 

Spectral Dynamics 2550 

Vibration Control 

System on 

Sun Sparc Station 4 

Elliott Williams Chamber 

W/Systems Plus Controller 386 

And Honeywell Truline 

Chart Recorder 91428414- 

(Walkin6) 

PCB Accelerometer 308B 

PCB Accelerometer 308B 

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APPENDIX C

Durability Test Data Sheets 

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General Information Sheet 

NIOSH Application Number ____________________________________________________ 

Name of Manufacturer _________________________________________________________ 

Model Number of RPD___________________________________________________ 

Model Number of Canister ______________________________________________________ 

Date Arrived __________________________________________________________________ 

Test Date ___________________________________________________________________ 

General Condition of Packaging _________________________________________________ 

Appearance of RPD and Canisters _________________________________________ 

Any Specific Physical Anomalies _________________________________________________ 

Type of Test being Conducted ___________________________________________________ 

Environmental/Transportation/Rough Handling: Test Dates and Times: 

High Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

High Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable: Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Low Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

Low Temp: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Humidity: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time____________ 

Items Tested:_______________________________________________________________ 

Humidity: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time______________ 

Items Tested:________________________________________________________________ 

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(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Vibration: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time______________ 

Items Tested:________________________________________________________________ 

Vibration: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time______________ 

Items Tested:________________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times)Vibration: Start 

Date and Time________________; End Date and Time_______________ 

Items Tested:_________________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Drop: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________________ 

Items Tested:__________________________________________________________________ 

Drop: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________________ 

Items Tested:_________________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times) 

Drop: Start Date and Time________________; End Date and Time___________________ 

Items Tested:_________________________________________________________________ 

(If Applicable; Incase 2 sets of Test Items are Tested at Different Times)

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Test Incident Report 

DATE: TIME: TIR #: UNIT #: 

 

TEST NAME: 

TEST LOCATION: 

TEST ENGINEER 

ON SITE: 

DESCRIBE TEST 

INCIDENT: 

STATE CORRECTIVE 

ACTION: 

DAMAGE TO 

EQUIPMENT (IF ANY) 

NAME: COMPANY: 

 

TELEPHONE#/FAX OR EMAIL: DATE/TIME NOTICE SENT: 

 

NAME: COMPANY: 

 

TELEPHONE#/FAX OR EMAIL: DATE/TIME NOTICE SENT: 

 

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Environmental and Transportation Conditioning and Rough Handling Data S

 Duplicate this page as needed (Page of ) 

Test 

Item # 

Pre-Test 

Condition 

Post High 

Temperature 

Condition 

Post Low 

Temperature 

Condition 

Post 

Humidity 

Condition 

Post 

Vibration 

Condition 

Axis 

Dro

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Revision History 

Revision Date Reason for Revision 

1.0 22 July 2003 Historic document 

1.1 28 June 2005 Update header and format to be consistent with remainder of STP’s. 

No changes to method 

1.2 8 December 2005 - Style editing 

- Includes references to MIL-STD-810 E or F 

- Terminology change from “Ready-to-Use Configuration” to 

“Minimum Packaging Configuration”. 

- Alter dimension of free space around items during conditioning 

from 1 inch (2.54 cm) to 0.5 inch (1.27cm). 

 

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