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 ) Place another white disc on top of the filter. Make sure that the filter edge is inside both discs. Place the metal disc on top, then the metal disc plate following. Then, screw the 3 screws back on and flip the base back over so that it's balancing on its screws.
-  - **Do not** screw these too tight. Just enough to have it secure. Too tight of a seal can damage the delicate filters.
+  - **Do not** screw these too tight. Just enough to have it secure, too tight of a seal can damage the delicate filters.
-) Take the polyurethane glass cylinder out of its tin foil. Place it inside the body so it's open towards the base. Screw the body and base back together. Label both the body and the base with the correct filter ID and project.
+) Take the polyurethane glass cylinder out of its tin foil. Place it inside the body so the foam is open towards the base. Screw the body and base back together. Label both the body and the base with the correct filter ID and project.
   - Ex. Pesticide Filter Run in 2024.
 ===== Changing Out the Samplers =====
-) You will need to bring the next Sampler, the notebook, and a pen. Access the Roof: Directions below.) Locate the Sampler motor.
+) You will need to bring the next Sampler, the notebook, and a pen. Access the Roof: Directions below. Locate the Sampler motor.
-) Remove the lid by unhooking the hook and re-hooking it on the back. Open the door on the bottom by twisting the black nob. **DO NOT TURN OFF THE MOTOR** until you have take the following measurements:
+) Remove the lid by unhooking the hook and re-hooking it on the back. Open the door on the bottom by twisting the black nob. **DO NOT TURN OFF THE MOTOR** until you have taken the following measurements:
-  - End time, date, count, and pressure. (Recorded under previous Sampler session.)
+  - End time, date, count, and pressure: Record them under previous Sampler session.
-) You may turn off the motor now by opening the inside door and flipping the bottom switch to the right. Back under the top hatch, you will see the particle collector attached to the Sampler. Start by removing the particle collector by unscrewing it, and gently resting it on the side. Remove the orange disc on the bottom and place it in the inside of the chamber, so that it does not get lost.
+) You may turn off the motor now, if bothered by the noise, by opening the inside door and flipping the bottom switch to the right. Back under the top hatch, you will see the particle collector attached to the Sampler. Start by removing the particle collector by unscrewing it, and gently resting it on the side of the chamber. Remove the orange disc on the bottom and place it in the inside of the chamber, so that it does not get lost.
 ) Place the metal disc plate, located in the bottom of the chamber, and flip it over to screw back on the Sampler. Screw and secure it. Remove the Sampler by lifting the two metal rings upwards. Take the foil off the sampler and place it on the old Sampler. Place the old Sampler to the side.