Safety And Precautionary Measures To Be Adopted - MSA ALTAIR 5 Mode D'emploi

INSTRUMENT SAFETY
Read and follow all instructions carefully.
•
Perform a blocked flow test before each day's use if equipped
with an integral pump.
•
Check calibration before each day's use and adjust if
necessary.
•
Check calibration more frequently if exposed to silicone,
silicates, lead-containing compounds, hydrogen sulfide, or
high contaminant levels.
•
Recheck calibration if unit is subjected to physical shock.
•
Use only to detect gases/vapors for which a sensor is installed.
•
Do not use to detect combustible dusts or mists.
•
Make sure adequate oxygen is present.
•
Never block sensors.
•
Never block pump inlet except to perform sampling safety test.
•
Have a trained and qualified person interpret instrument
readings.
•
Do not remove battery pack from instrument while in
a hazardous location.
•
Do not recharge Li Ion battery in a combustible location.
•
Do not replace alkaline batteries in a combustible location.
•
Do not alter or modify instrument.
•
Use only MSA-approved sampling lines.
•
Do not use silicone tubing or sampling lines.
•
Wait sufficient time for the reading; response times vary,
based on gas and length of sampling line.
•
Do not use the instrument with integral pump for prolonged
periods in an atmosphere containing a concentration of fuel or
solvent vapors that may be greater than 10%LEL.
INCORRECT USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
1.2.

Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted

Carefully review the following safety limitations and precautions before
placing this instrument in service. Incorrect use can cause serious
personal injury or death.
The ALTAIR 5 and ALTAIR 5 IR Multigas Detectors are designed to:
Detect gases and vapors in air only
•
Detect only specified toxic gases for which a sensor is installed
•
(available sensors see Section 6).
6
WARNING
WARNING
ALTAIR 5 - Operating Manual
MSA
US