MSA ALTAIR 5X - 1 Safety Regulations; Correct Use

MSA
Safety Regulations
ALTAIR 5X/ALTAIR 5X IR
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1 Safety Regulations
1.1 Correct Use
The ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR Multigas Detectors are for use by trained and
qualified personnel. They are designed to be used when performing a hazard as-
sessment to:
- Assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapours
as well as low level of oxygen.
- Determine the appropriate gas and vapour monitoring needed for a workplace.
The ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR Multigas Detectors can be equipped to detect:
- Combustible gases and certain combustible vapours
- Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
- Specific toxic gases for which a sensor is installed.
The ALTAIR 5X and ALTAIR 5X IR Multigas Detectors are designed to:
- Detect gases and vapours in air only
- The ALTAIR 5X IR gas detector can also contain one infrared sensor to detect
CO
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or specific combustible gases up to 100 % Vol.
- Read and follow all instructions carefully.
- Perform a blocked flow test before each day's use if equipped with an integral
pump.
- Perform a Bump Test before each day’s use, and adjust if necessary.
- Perform a Bump Test more frequently if exposed to silicone, silicates, lead-con-
taining compounds, hydrogen sulfide, or high contaminant levels.
- Recheck calibration if device is subjected to physical shock.
- Use only to detect gases/vapours for which a sensor is installed.
- Do not use to detect combustible dusts or mists.
- Make sure adequate oxygen is present.
- Never block the pump inlet except to perform a sampling safety test.
While the device can detect up to 30 % oxygen in ambient air, it is ap-
proved for use only up to 21 % oxygen.