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Altair®

SingleGasDetector

OperatingManual

Altair®

Detectordeunsólogas

ManualdeOperación

Altair®

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PRODUCTOFU.S./PRODUCTODEEE.UU. /PRODUITDESÉ-U.

MSANORTHAMERICA

1000Cranberry oodsDrive,CranberryTownship,Pennsylvania16066

(L)Rev.4 Y-HLR 10068081

Altair®

SingleGasDetector

Operating anual

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

Tocontact SAInternational,dial724-776-8626or1-800- SA-7777

© INESAFETYAPPLIANCESCO PANY2011-AllRightsReserved

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

PRODUCTOFU.S.

SANORTHA ERICA

1000CranberryWoodsDrive,CranberryTownship,Pennsylvania16066

(L)Rev4 Y-HLR 10068081

THIS ANUAL UST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PERFOR ASDESIGNEDANDPERSONSWHORELYONTHISPRODUCTFOR

THEIRSAFETYCOULDSUSTAINSEVEREPERSONALINJURYORDEATH.

Thewarrantiesmadeby ine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

! WARNIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

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

Chapter2,

UsingtheAltairSingleGasDetector ......2-1

Figure 2-1. Altair Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Figure 2-2. Altair Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Changing Alarm Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

To change Alarm setpoints before activation: . . . . . . .2-2

Figure 2-3. Changing the Alarm Setpoints . . . . . . . .2-3

Activating the Altair Single as Detector . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Figure 2-4. Altair Activation Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . .2-6

Time Remaining (check before each day’s use) . . . . .2-7

Confidence Indicator (see Figure 2-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Altair Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Toxic as Measurements (see figure 2-1) . . . . . . . . .2-8

Oxygen Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

! WARNIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Accessing the Instrument Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Figure 2-5. Accessing Altair Pages Flow Chart . . .2-11

Event Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Chapter3,

AltairFunctionChecks..................3-1

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

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

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

Table 3-1. Calibration/Bump Test Values . . . . . . . .3-3

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

Chapter4,

CalibratingtheAltairSingleGasDetector ..4-1

Calibrating the Toxic as Instruments (CO and H2S) . .4-2

!WARNIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Figure 4-1. Calibration (Toxics) Flow Chart

(part 1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Figure 4-1. Calibration (Toxics) Flow Chart

(part 2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Calibrating an Oxygen Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Figure 4-2 Calibration (Oxygen) Flow Chart . . . . . .4-8

Chapter5,

Warranty, aintenance,&Troubleshooting.5-1

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

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

!WARNIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting uidelines . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Chapter6,

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

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

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

Table 6-3. Event Logging Specifications . . . . . . . .6-3

Chapter7,

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

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

iii

1-1

Chapter1,

InstrumentSafetyandCertifications

The Altair Single as Detector is:

• For use by trained, qualified personnel

• For use as a warning device only and not for measuring specific

gas concentrations

• 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

NOTE: Although the Altair unit will detect up to 25% oxygen, all

Altair versions are not certified or classified 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.

• The instrument is factory-sealed and contains no user

serviceable parts. Substitution of components may impair

intrinsic safety.

• This unit contains a lithium battery; dispose of according to

local regulations.

• Do not rely on the vibrating alarm in cold temperatures

(<0°C) as the vibrating alarm may cease to operate under

these conditions.

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

• Do not block sensor.

• Do not use pressurized air to clean the sensor 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.

!WARNING

1-2

INCORRECTUSEORFAILURETOFOLLOWTHISWARNING

CANRESULTINSERIOUSPERSONALINJURY

ORDEATH.

Certifications

The Altair Single as Detector meets applicable industry and

government standards as indicated on the instrument Approval label

and specified in TABLE 6-1.

Chapter2,

UsingtheAltairSingleGasDetector

ChangingAlarmSetpoints

NOTE: Alarm setpoints can only be changed manually during or before

activation. Once the instrument is activated, the Alarm setpoints

can be changed via the MSA FiveStar®LINKTM Software with IR

communications.

Figu e 2-2. Altai Display

Figu e 2-1. Altai Ove view

2-1

TochangeAlarmsetpointsbeforeactivation:

1. Press the "TEST" button once.

•"TEST" displays.

•. After approximately one second, all segments and the LED

activate.

• The horn, LEDs, and vibrator also activate

• The Software Version displays for three seconds

("CO", "H2S", or "O2").

2. Alarm Setpoints display the:

•LowAlarmSetpointfor three seconds

• LO and ALARM icons turn ON

a. To change the low alarm setpoint, press the TEST button

when "LO" "ALARM" displays:

• "LO" "ALARM" "SET" "?" displays.

b. Press and hold the TEST button to increment the low

alarm value.

c. Once the correct value displays, release the TEST button

and wait three seconds to continue.

•HighAlarmSetpointfor three seconds

• HI and ALARM icons turn ON

a. To change the high alarm setpoint, press the TEST button

when "HI" "ALARM" displays:

• "HI" "ALARM" "SET" "?" displays

b. Press and hold the TEST button to increment the high

alarm value.

c. Once the correct value displays, release the TEST button

and wait three seconds to continue.

3. Wait three seconds.

• the unit again turns OFF.

2-2

Figu e 2-3. Changing the Ala m Setpoints

2-3

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