Scott Safety Protege ZM, System Manual

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Warnings and Cautions – Monitor and Test Station Use and Care
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SCOTT SAFETY 087-0048 REV B
Warnings and
Cautions – Monitor
and Test Station Use
and Care
Ensure you follow the applicable warnings and cautions indicated here.
Warning: This equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only.
Read and understand the guide completely before operating or servicing. Qualified
personnel as defined according to local, county, state, federal and individual company
standards.
Warning: When in doubt vacate the area immediately. You should vacate the area
immediately should the monitor indicate 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 and other activities.
Warning: If the monitor does not function as described herein, remove from service
and mark for maintenance. Only use Scott Safety replacement parts where applicable.
Warning: Only use the monitor to monitor the atmosphere for the gases and
concentrations for which it is set-up to detect.
Warning: To prevent ignition of an explosive atmosphere, read and adhere to the
manufacturer's live maintenance procedures.
Warning: Read this manual for intrinsic safety precautions. Substitution of
components may impair intrinsic safety, resulting in serious injury or death.
Warning: Perform a bump test every day. Failure to perform a daily functional test
could lead to serious injury or death.
Caution: Monitor will not operate without power applied. Thus, it only detects gases
while powered.
Caution: Periodically test for correct operation of the system's alarm events by
exposing the monitor to a targeted gas concentration above the high alarm set point.
Caution: Verify the gas inlet ports are free of dirt and debris prior to use.
Caution: Do not expose the monitor to severe mechanical or electrical shock. Always
conduct device startup and bump test procedures after such exposure to verify the
monitor's operation and accuracy.
Caution: Improper use of the Test Station may result in personal injury or death.
Improper use includes, but not limited to, use without adequate training, or proper
ventilation, disregard of the warnings and instructions provided with the product, and
failure to inspect the product to be sure it is functioning prior to use.