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MSA altair 4 User Manual

MSA altair 4
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P/N 10088975 Rev 1 Y-HLS
Operating Manual
ALTAIR
®
4 – Four Gas
Multigas Detector
Manufactured by
MSA CORPORATE CENTER
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive,
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066

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MSA altair 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating Temperature-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Ingress ProtectionIP67
TypeMulti-gas Detector
Gases DetectedLEL, O2, CO, H2S
DisplayLCD
WeightApprox. 220g (with battery)
Sensor TypeElectrochemical (for H2S, CO, and O2); Catalytic Bead (for LEL)
Alarm TypeAudible, Visual, Vibrating
Detection RangeO2: 0-30% vol, LEL: 0-100% LEL, CO: 0-999 ppm, H2S: 0-500 ppm
Humidity Range15% to 90% RH non-condensing
CertificationsUL, CSA, ATEX, IECEx

Summary

Instrument Safety

Correct Use

Details the intended applications and proper usage of the gas detector.

Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted

Outlines essential safety guidelines and precautions for operating the instrument.

Description

Instrument Overview

Introduces the ALTAIR 4 detector and its basic physical layout.

Monitoring Toxic Gases

Describes the instrument's capability to monitor specific toxic gases like CO and H2S.

Monitoring the Oxygen Concentration

Explains how the instrument measures and alarms for oxygen levels.

Monitoring Combustible Gases

Outlines the monitoring of combustible gases like methane and LEL.

Operation

Bump Test

Details the procedure for performing a bump test to verify sensor functionality.

Calibration

Guides users through the process of calibrating the gas detector.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Lists common problems and their solutions for the instrument.

Live Maintenance Procedure - Replacing and Adding a Sensor

Explains how to replace or add sensors to the instrument.

Appendix - Flow Charts

Calibrations

Depicts the procedures for zero and span calibration.

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