MSA ALTAIR 5X Manual De Uso página 6

2 Safety Regulations
• Use only MSA-approved sampling lines.
• Do not use silicone tubing or sampling lines.
• Wait sufficient time for the reading; response times vary based on gas and length of sampling line.
• Do not use the device for prolonged periods in an atmosphere containing a concentration of fuel or solvent vapors
that may be greater than 10 % LEL.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
US only: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the product. In particular, the safety
instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the product, must be carefully read and observed.
Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be taken into account for safe use.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies especially to
unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorized
persons.
2.2 Liability Information
MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropriately or not as intended. The selection and
use of this product must be under the direction of a qualified safety professional who has carefully evaluated the specific
hazards of the jobsite where it will be used and who is completely familiar with the product and its limitations. The selection
and use of this product and its incorporation into the safety scheme of the jobsite is the exclusive responsibility of the
employer.
Product liability claims, warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the product are voided, if it is not used,
serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual/
2.3 Safety and Precautionary Measures
WARNING!
Carefully review the following safety limitations and precautions before placing this device in service.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
• Check function (→
inspection prior to each day's use.
• It is recommended that a Bump Test is performed (→
operation. The device must pass the bump test. If it fails the test, perform a calibration (→
using the device.
• The ALTAIR 5X MultiGas Detectors are designed to detect gases and vapors in air only.
• If your device contains Bluetooth functionality, Bluetooth operation is dependent upon signal availability of the
wireless service(s) necessary to maintain the communication link. Loss of wireless signal will prevent communication
of alarms and other information to linked devices. Take appropriate precautions in the event a loss of wireless signal
occurs.
• Perform a Bump Test more frequently if the device is subjected to physical shock or high levels of contaminants.
Also, check calibration more frequently if the tested atmosphere contains the following materials, which may
desensitize the combustible gas sensor and reduce its readings:
○ Organic silicones
○ Silicates
○ Lead-containing compounds
○ Sulfur compound exposures over 200 ppm or exposures over 50 ppm for one minute.
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4.8 Function Tests on the
ALTAIR 5X / ALTAIR 5X IR
Device) each day before use. MSA recommends carrying out a routine
4.9 Bump Test) before each day's use to verify proper device
4.10 Calibration) before
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