Instrument Safety; Correct Use - MSA Altair 5X Mode D'emploi

1 Instrument Safety

1.1 Correct Use

The ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR MultiGas Detectors are:
• for use by trained and qualified personnel
• designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to:
• assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic
gases and vapors as well as low level of oxygen
• determine the appropriate gas and vapor monitoring needed
for a workplace.
The ALTAIR 5X Detector can be equipped to detect:
• combustible gases and certain combustible vapors
• oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
• specific toxic gases for which a sensor is installed.
While the instrument can detect up to 30% oxygen in ambient air, it is
approved for use only up to 21% oxygen.
The ALTAIR 5X IR Gas Detector can also contain one Infrared sensor to
detect CO 2 or specific combustible gases up to 100% Vol.
Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• Perform a blocked flow test before each day's use.
• Perform a Bump Test before each day's use, and adjust
if necessary.
• Perform a Bump Test 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.
• For accurate catalytic combustible readings, make sure
adequate oxygen is present (>10% O 2 ).
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