Replacing The Pump Filter; Cleaning The Device Exterior; Storage; Shipment - MSA ALTAIR 5X Manual De Uso

4.5

Replacing the Pump Filter

(1) Turn OFF the device.
(2) Unscrew the two captive screws from the clear filter cover on the back of the device to access
the filter.
(3) Carefully lift out the O-ring and the filter disk(s).
(4) Use both the paper-like filter and the fibrous dust filter (the thicker disk) as supplied in Mainte-
nance Kit if the device is NOT configured to use a reactive toxic gas sensor (does not have a
Cl , ClO , or NH
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Use ONLY the paper filter supplied in the Reactive Gas Maintenance Kit if the device IS config-
ured to use a reactive toxic gas sensor (Cl
(5) Place the new paper-like filter into the recess in the back of the device. If it is to be used, place
the fibrous dust filter into the clear filter cover.
Use of the fibrous dust filter or the incorrect paper filter for the measurement of reactive gases could
cause erroneous readings.
(6) Replace the O-ring in the recess.
(7) Re-install the clear filter cover on the back of the device.
4.6

Cleaning the Device Exterior

Clean the exterior of the device regularly using only a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as many
contain silicones which will damage the combustible sensor.
4.7

Storage

When not in use, store the device in a safe, dry place between 18 °C (65 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). After
storage, always recheck device calibration before use. If not to be used in 30 days remove battery pack
or connect it to a charger.
4.8

Shipment

Pack the device in its original shipping container with suitable padding. If the original container is
unavailable, an equivalent container may be substituted.
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