Safety And Precautionary Measures To Be Adopted - MSA ALTAIR Manual De Operación

SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.3.

Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted

Attention!
The following safety instructions must be observed implicitly. Only in
this way can the safety and health of the individual operators, and the
correct functioning of the instrument, be guaranteed.
Use instrument only for stipulated gases
The ALTAIR is used for monitoring and detecting gases in the ambient air.
Thereby, it must be used only for gases for which a sensor is installed in the
instrument.
The sensor must not be blocked during use.
Observe oxygen concentration
The instrument is actuated on oxygen concentrations up to 25%. However, note
that all instrument versions are calibrated and permitted only for an oxygen
concentration of up to 21.0%.
Check function and alarm before each use
In case of failed function tests, the instrument must be removed from use.
Conduct additional tests after loading
The instrument function should also be checked after severe mechanical stress
(dropping, impact etc.) and when the instrument or the sensors have been
exposed to silicon, silicates, lead-containing substances, hydrogen sulphide or
contaminated compounds.
Defective vibration alarm possible
At ambient temperatures < 0°C, the vibration alarm can give a false alarm or can
fail completely. In such conditions, do no rely solely on the vibration alarm.
No maintenance required and possible
During its service life of approx. 24 months, no maintenance of any kind is
required on the instrument. Do not try to carry out any kind of maintenance tasks
or repairs whatsoever on the instrument.
In case of faults or expiry of the service life, dispose off the instrument in
compliance with the applicable regulations.
Observe BG information
In Germany, observe the BG information BGI 836 (5).
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