Allegro 2055 Deluxe Pump Smoke Fit Test Kit
The Allegro 2055 Deluxe Pump Smoke Test Kit provides a battery-powered pump and stannic chloride smoke tubes for qualitative respirator fit testing. Designed for trained fit test administrators, it supports the OSHA irritant-smoke protocol when used with eligible respirators and the required procedures. It produces a pass/fail result, not a numerical fit factor.
Allegro / 2055
ALL2055
Irritant smoke qualitative fit test
200 mL per minute
Pump, batteries, six smoke tubes, caps and instructions
Allegro 2050-01; six per box
Key Features
- DC-powered pump with an on/off switch and LED light.
- Includes tube breaker tool and poly tubing.
- Rubber caps supplied for smoke tubes.
- Manufacturer estimates three to five fit tests per tube.
Common Uses & Applications
For EHS departments, industrial hygienists and trained administrators conducting eligible respirator fit tests in manufacturing, construction, maintenance and municipal safety programs. Useful for initial fit testing, annual testing and retesting when changes affect fit. The kit does not replace medical evaluation, training or a respiratory protection program.
OSHA Irritant-Smoke Protocol
OSHA 1910.134 Appendix A, Part I.B.5 requires HEPA or P100 series filters for this method. Do not use it for standard N95 fit testing. A test hood or enclosure is prohibited. Testing requires adequate ventilation, sensitivity screening, the prescribed exercises and a post-test sensitivity check.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, qualitative testing of negative-pressure air-purifying respirators is limited to uses at no more than 10 times the permissible exposure limit. A full-face respirator intended for APF 50 use requires quantitative fit testing.
Smoke-Tube Handling and Safety
These tubes contain a hazardous chemical test agent. The manufacturer’s SDS identifies skin corrosion, serious eye damage and respiratory irritation hazards. Follow its handling, first-aid and disposal instructions and the complete OSHA protocol. Avoid unnecessary exposure of the subject or administrator. A passing test does not guarantee a perfect seal during every movement or future use.
Official Manufacturer Documents
Allegro 2055 Deluxe Smoke Test Kit specification sheet (PDF)
Allegro irritant smoke tube Safety Data Sheet (PDF)
FAQ
Is this a manual squeeze-bulb kit?
No. Model 2055 is the deluxe powered-pump kit. Allegro’s standard 2050 kit uses an aspirator assembly.
Can it test disposable N95 respirators?
No. OSHA’s irritant-smoke protocol requires HEPA or P100 filters. Consider an accepted saccharin or Bitrex method where qualitative testing is appropriate.
Does passing replace daily seal checks?
No. Users must perform a seal check each time a tight-fitting respirator is donned, even after passing a fit test.