MSA altair 5, Instruction Manual

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Battery Shutdown
If Battery Alarm displays, stop using the instrument
as it no longer has enough power to indicate
potential hazards, and persons relying on this
product for their safety could sustain serious
personal injury or death.
The instrument goes into battery shutdown mode 60 seconds before
final shutdown (when the batteries can no longer operate the
instrument):
• "BATTERY ALARM” and battery life indicator flash on the display
• Alarm sounds
• Alarm LEDs flash
• No other pages can be viewed; after approximately one minute, the
instrument automatically turns OFF.
When battery shutdown condition occurs:
1. Leave the area immediately.
2. Recharge or replace the battery pack.
2.3.4 Battery Charging
Risk of explosion: Do not recharge instrument in hazardous
area.
Use of any charger, other than the Charger supplied with the
instrument, may damage or improperly charge the batteries.
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WARNING
Figure 2-5. Battery Shut Down
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WARNING
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