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MSA CONTENTS
ALTAIR 5 - Operating Manual 5
Contents
1. Instrument Safety ..................................................................................... 7
1.1. Correct Use ..................................................................................... 7
1.2. Liability Information ......................................................................... 8
1.3. Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted ........................ 8
1.4. Warranty........................................................................................ 11
2. Description.............................................................................................. 12
2.1. Instrument Overview ..................................................................... 12
2.2. Device Hardware Interfaces .......................................................... 13
2.3. On-Screen Indicators .................................................................... 15
2.4. Viewing Optional Displays............................................................. 19
2.5. Sensor Missing Alarm ................................................................... 22
2.6. Monitoring Toxic Gases................................................................. 23
2.7. Monitoring the Oxygen Concentration ........................................... 24
2.8. Monitoring Combustible Gases ..................................................... 25
3. Operation................................................................................................. 26
3.1. Environmental Factors .................................................................. 26
3.2. Turning ON and Fresh Air Setup ................................................... 27
3.3. Measurement Mode (Normal Operation)....................................... 30
3.4. Instrument Setup ........................................................................... 31
3.5. Data Logging................................................................................. 39
3.6. Function Tests on the Instrument .................................................. 39
3.7. Safe LED....................................................................................... 40
3.8. Calibration Check .......................................................................... 40
3.9. Calibration ..................................................................................... 41
3.10. Instrument Shutdown .................................................................... 44