MSA Altair - Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting
The Altair Single Gas Detector will operate reliably when handled
properly. If the instrument becomes inoperative, follow the
Troubleshooting Guidelines in TABLE 5-1; these represent the most
likely causes of a problem. You may return inoperative instruments that
are under warranty to MSA:
• MSANorthAmerica
RepairandServiceDepartment
1000CranberryWoodsDrive
CranberryTownship,PA16066-5207
1-800-MSA-INST
To contact MSA International, please call:
• 1-412-967-3000or1-800-MSA-7777
RepairoralterationoftheAltairSingleGasDetector,beyond
theproceduresdescribedinthismanualorbyanyoneother
thanapersonauthorizedbyMSA,couldcausetheinstru-
menttofailtoperformproperly.UseonlygenuineMSA
replacementpartswhenperforminganymaintenanceproce-
duresdescribedinthismanual.Substitutionofcomponents
canseriouslyimpairinstrumentperformance,alterintrinsic
safetycharacteristicsorvoidagencyapprovals.
FAILURETOFOLLOWTHISWARNINGCANRESULT
INSERIOUSPERSONALINJURYORDEATH.
!
WARNING
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