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ALTAIR®Pro

Single Gas Detector

Operating Manual

Detector de un sólo gas

ALTAIR®Pro

Manual de Operación

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ALTAIR® Pro

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Manufactured by/Fabricado por/Fabriqué par

MSA NORTH AMERICA

P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230

(L) Rev 2 IMZ001-034 10074734

In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222

To contact MSA International, dial 1-412-967-3354 or 1-800-MSA-7777

This manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.com

Para comunicarse con el lugar de abastecimiento más cercano en América del Norte, llame gratis

al 1-800-MSA-2222. Para comunicarse con MSA International, llame al 1-412-967-3354 ó 1-800-

MSA-7777

Este manual puede obtenerse en la Internet, en el sitio: www.msanet.com.

En Amérique du Nord, pour contacter notre dépôt le plus proche, composez le numéro gratuit 1-

800-MSA-2222 pour contacter MSA International, composez le 1-412-967-3354 ou 1-800-MSA-7777

Ce manuel est disponible sur l’Internet au www.msanet.com.

ALTAIR®Pro

Single Gas Detector

Operating Manual

In North America, to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222

To contact MSA International, dial 1-412-967-3354 or 1-800-MSA-7777

This manual is available on the internet at www.msanet.com

Manufactured by

MSA NORTH AMERICA

P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230

(L) Rev 2 IMZ001-034 10074734

THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL

HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece

of complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and

serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE, IT COULD

FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR

THEIR SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product

are voided if the product is not used and serviced in accordance with the instructions

in this manual. Please protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our

customers to write or call regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional

information relative to use or repairs.

"! WARNING

Table of Contents

Chapter 1,

Instrument Safety and Certifications . . . . . .1-1

Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Figure 2-1. ALTAIR Pro Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Figure 2-2. ALTAIR Pro Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Chapter 2,

Using the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector .2-1

Changing Alarm Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

To Change Alarm Setpoints Manually: . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Figure 2-3. ALTAIR Pro Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Turning ON the ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector . . . . .2-5

Figure 2-4. ALTAIR Pro Turn-On Flow Chart . . . . . .2-7

Battery Life Indicator (See FIGURE 2-2) . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Confidence Indicator (see Figure 2-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

ALTAIR Pro Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Toxic Gas Measurements (see figure 2-1) . . . . . . . . .2-9

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Oxygen Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Accessing the Instrument Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

For All Versions (Excluding the Steel Mill Version): . .2-12

Steel Mill Version Only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Turning OFF the ALTAIR Pro Detector . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Figure 2-5. Accessing ALTAIR Pro Pages

(Does not apply to the Steel Mill Version) . .2-16

Data Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Session Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Periodic Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Chapter 3,

ALTAIR Pro Function Checks . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Confidence and Heartbeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Alarm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Bump Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Figure 3-1. Bump Test Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Table 3-1. Factory Set Default

Calibration/Bump Test Values . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Chapter 4,

Calibrating the ALTAIR Pro

Single Gas Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Calibrating the Toxic Gas Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Figure 4-1. Calibration (Toxics) Flow Chart . . . . . .4-4

Calibrating an Oxygen Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Figure 4-2 Calibration (Oxygen) Flow Chart . . . . . .4-6

Chapter 5,

Warranty, Maintenance, & Troubleshooting .5-1

MSA Portable Instrument Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Repair Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Sensor

(Except Remote O2 Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Figure 5-1. Sensor and Battery Replacement

(Except Remote O2Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Replacing the ALTAIR Pro Remote O2Sensor . . . . . .5-6

"CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

"WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

iii

Chapter 6,

Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Table 6-1. Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Table 6-2. Instrument Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Table 6-3. Oxygen

Typical Performance Specifications . . . . . . . .6-3

Table 6-4. Toxic Performance Specifications . . . . .6-3

Table 6-5. Data Logging Specifications . . . . . . . . .6-4

Chapter 7,

Replacement and Accessory Parts . . . . . . . .7-1

Table 7-1. Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

1-1

Chapter 1,

Instrument Safety and Certifications

The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector is:

• For use by trained, qualified personnel

• Designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to

determine the appropriate gas monitoring needed for a workplace.

• To be used when performing a hazard assessment to:

• Assess potential worker exposure to Specific toxic gases

for which a sensor is installed

• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres for oxygen

versions only

NOTE: Although the ALTAIR Pro O2unit will detect up to 25%

oxygen, all ALTAIR Pro versions are not certified or classi-

fied for use in atmospheres containing more than 21.0%

oxygen.

• Read and follow all instructions carefully.

• Do not use this detector to sample the instrument’s

specified gas in gases other than air.

• Perform an alarm function check and a bump test

before each day’s use. If the instrument fails either

check, the instrument must be taken out of service.

• Recheck response and alarm function if the instrument

is subjected to physical shock.

• Do not alter this instrument or make repairs beyond

those specified in this manual. Only MSA-authorized

personnel may repair this unit; otherwise, damage may

result.

• This unit contains a lithium battery; dispose of

according to local regulations.

• Wait for an accurate reading; response times vary,

based on the gas being detected.

• Use only to detect a gas for which a sensor is

installed.

• Do not block sensor.

• Leave area immediately if a gas alarm condition is

reached.

"WARNING

1-2

• Do not use pressurized air to clean the sensor or

alarm holes.

• All instrument readings and information must be

interpreted by someone trained and qualified in

interpreting instrument readings in relation to the

specific environment, industrial practice and exposure

limitations.

• ALTAIR Pro Detector’s gas sensors may have a cross-

sensitivity response to common interference gases

other than the gas it is designed to detect. In some

cases, this cross-sensitivity may be positive,

producing a reading higher than actual. In other cases,

it may be negative, giving lower readings or even

negative. Contact MSA for further details if cross-

sensitivity may be an issue.

• Special requirements for ALTAIR PRO O2-R Remote

Oxygen Detector:

•Operate this instrument only in ambient

temperatures ranging from 0ºC to 40ºC

(32ºF to 104ºF).

•If the instrument is taken into an environment

where the ambient temperature is 15ºC (59ºF) or

more, higher or lower, than its previous location,

do not use the instrument for a period of

40 minutes to allow the sensor to adjust to the

new conditions. After this 40-minute period,

perform a Fresh Air Set-up (FAS) to re-zero the

sensor. Perform the FAS in fresh air only.

•Quick changes in barometric pressure result in

an offset in the sensor reading for a few

minutes. If this occurs, do not use the

instrument for a period of five minutes; then,

perform a Fresh Air Set-up (FAS) to re-zero the

sensor. Perform the FAS in fresh air only.

• Conditions for Safe Use:

•When it is necessary to replace the battery, use

only a Lithium battery listed in TABLE 6-2.

•Use only the specified MSA cable connecting the

remote Oxygen sensor.

•The maximum length of the remote sensor

connecting cable must not exceed 3.3 meters

(10 feet).

INCORRECT USE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Certifications

The ALTAIR Pro Single Gas Detector meets applicable industry and

government standards as indicated on the instrument Approval label

and specified in TABLE 6-1.

1-3

Chapter 2,

Using the ALTAIR Pro

Single Gas Detector

Figure 2-2. ALTAIR Pro Display

Figure 2-1. ALTAIR Pro Overview

2-1

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