Test Failure; Important Operation Notes - MSA Altair QuickCheck Manual De Instrucciones

Test Failure

• If the detector fails the gas test, recalibrate
instrument and perform another bump test.
• See Chapter 3, TABLE 3-2,
"Troubleshooting Guidelines" if:
• the detector fails the Alarm Test or
• the detector continues to fail the
bump test.

Important Operation Notes

1. The audible alarm is not checked on ALTAIR
units with Software Version 1.0.
2. If an instrument is removed from the test
station before test completion, the:
• instrument is not properly bump tested
• test fails
• checkmark symbol does not appear
on instrument display.
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3. The LEDs automatically turn OFF if the
instrument is left in the cradle for more than
30 seconds after a passed test.
4. Alarms disabled with FiveStar
will not be tested by the QuickCheck Station;
the test station will view these as passing.
5. A failed or aborted test removes the
checkmark symbol from the
instrument display.
6. A checkmark on the instrument display
indicates a passed test.
7. If instrument is not seated completely in the
cradle, the test cannot start.
8. If the gas cylinder is depleted, the test fails.
9. Testing time may vary based on:
• instrument software version
• sensor condition.
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