3M™ PROTÉGÉ SG
PORTABLE, REUSABLE, SINGLE-GAS MONITOR
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
087-0065, Rev D/February 2019
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tact 3M or their agent. 3M shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in
connection with any modifications, errors, or omissions in this guide.
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when installing and using
this product. For reasons of safety, and to assure compliance with documented system data, repairs
to components should be performed only by the manufacturer.
Additionally, industry standards, codes, and legislation are subject to change. Updated copies should
be obtained by users to ensure the most recently issued regulations, standards, and guidelines are
available.
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when handling and dis-
posing of hazardous material, Toxic (E-Chem) Sensors, batteries and other similar items that may fall
under the classification of hazardous material.
The electrical, electronic, electronic and Battery elements of this product must not be disposed of
via municipal waste streams; they should be delivered to collection facilities. Information on collec-
tion facilities is given by the local authorities or importer's representative. Correct disposal will con-
tribute to recycling of materials and prevent negative consequences for the environment.
For products sold in Europe, the end of life procedures for battery operated electronic products
must comply with the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC and the Bat-
tery Directive 2006/66/EC. These directives dictate how to dispose of the electronic and battery
elements of the product after use. For Protégé products sold in the UK only, 3M has provided a col-
lection service. This service can be accessed by Telephoning Customer Services on 01695 711711
who will be happy to assist. Please do not send products back to 3M. In other parts of Europe, other
systems are in place. Please contact your local provider of 3M products for more details.
Only use 3M approved replacement parts.
1.4. Warnings and Cautions – Monitor Use and Care
WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL — AS DEFINED ACCORDING TO LOCAL,
COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL AND INDIVIDUAL COMPANY STANDARDS —
MAY OPERATE AND SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE GUIDE COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING OR
SERVICING.
WARNING: WHEN IN DOUBT, VACATE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. YOU SHOULD
VACATE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY IF THE MONITOR INDICATES A
WARNING OR ALARM CONDITION. YOU SHOULD KNOW,
UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW YOUR COMPANY'S SAFETY PROTOCOLS.
WARNING: ENSURE THE ATMOSPHERE IS FREE FROM TOXIC GASES PRIOR TO
STARTING ANY OF THE PROCEDURES.
WARNING: WHEN THE PRIMARY MONITOR IS OFF LINE, ENSURE YOU HAVE
ANOTHER ONLINE MONITOR TO ACTIVELY DETECT GASES. THE
MONITOR MAY BE OFF LINE DUE TO SUCH ACTIVITIES LIKE, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, CALIBRATION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,
TROUBLESHOOTING, CONFIGURATION, WIRING, OR OTHER
ACTIVITIES.
