Instrument Safety And Certifications - MSA ALTAIR Pro Manual De Operación

Chapter 1,

Instrument Safety and Certifications

The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector is:
• For use by trained, qualified personnel
• Designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to
determine the appropriate gas monitoring needed for a workplace.
• To be used when performing a hazard assessment to:
• Assess potential worker exposure to Specific toxic gases
for which a sensor is installed
• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres for oxygen
versions only
NOTE: Although the ALTAIR Pro O 2 unit will detect up to 25%
oxygen, all ALTAIR Pro versions are not certified or classi-
fied for use in atmospheres containing more than 21.0%
oxygen.
• Read and follow all instructions carefully.
• Do not use this detector to sample the instrument's
specified gas in gases other than air.
• Perform an alarm function check and a bump test
before each day's use. If the instrument fails either
check, the instrument must be taken out of service.
• Recheck response and alarm function if the instrument
is subjected to physical shock.
• Do not alter this instrument or make repairs beyond
those specified in this manual. Only MSA-authorized
personnel may repair this unit; otherwise, damage may
result.
• This unit contains a lithium battery; dispose of
according to local regulations.
• Wait for an accurate reading; response times vary,
based on the gas being detected.
• Use only to detect a gas for which a sensor is
installed.
• Do not block sensor.
• Leave area immediately if a gas alarm condition is
reached.
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