MSA GasGard XL Manuel D'utilisation page 5

1 Safety Regulations
The GasGard XL Wall Mount Controller is a compact control unit that:
• connects with up to eight active combustible, toxic and/or oxygen sensors
• is used to monitor indoor industrial locations for the presence of combustible, explosive, toxic
gases or air/vapor mixtures and oxygen content
• provides power to the sensors, signal conditioning and display of measured gas concentrations,
alarm thresholds, outputs for alarm devices and self monitoring diagnostics
• is suitable for many applications and industrial areas
• provides simple installation, easy editing and copying functions
• is ideal for smaller, independent gas warning systems.
The user must carefully read and observe:
• • this operating manual, particularly, the safety, use and operating instructions
• • the national regulations applicable in the user's country, including requirements specific to explo-
sive risk approval.
Use or alterations outside these instructions is considered as non-compliance.
WARNING!
This product is supporting life and health. Incorrect use, maintenance or servicing can affect its func-
tion and seriously compromise the user's life. When turned ON for the first time, the controller
performs a self-check. Do Not use the monitor if it fails the self-check, which is indicated by a failure
light. Do Not use the monitor if it is damaged, improper servicing/maintenance has been performed,
or if genuine MSA spare parts have not been used.
Before use the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if the function test
is unsuccessful, it is damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA
spare parts have not been used.
GasGard XL
Safety Regulations
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