MSA ALTAIR 4XR, Operating Manual

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ALTAIR
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4XR
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Safety Regulations
US
1 Safety Regulations
1.1 Correct Use
The ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector is for use by trained and qualified personnel. It is designed to be
used when performing a hazard assessment to:
• Assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapors as well as low level
of oxygen.
• Determine the appropriate gas and vapor monitoring needed for a workplace.
The ALTAIR 4XR Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect:
• Combustible gases and certain combustible vapors
• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
• Oxygen for monitoring inertization applications. The device is suitable and certified for the
measurement of the oxygen concentration in gas mixtures for inertization according to EN 50104
but without alarm function.
• Specific toxic gases for which a sensor is installed.
NOTE : While the device can detect up to 30% oxygen in ambient air, it is approved for use only up to
21% oxygen.
The ATEX directive is only valid until 25% Vol O
2
.
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the device. In particular,
the safety instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the device, must be care-
fully read and observed. Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be
taken into account for a safe use.
WARNING!
This product is supporting life and health. Inappropriate use, maintenance or servicing may affect the
function of the device and thereby seriously compromise the user's life.
Before use the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if the function test
is unsuccessful, it is damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA
spare parts have not been used.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also
applies especially to unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not
been carried out by MSA or authorized persons.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.