MSA Altair User manual

Altair®
SingleGasDetector
OperatingManual
Altair®
Detectordeunsólogas
ManualdeOperación
Altair®
Détecteurmono-gaz
Moded’emploi
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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

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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
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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
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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

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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.
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Figu e 2-3. Changing the Ala m Setpoints
2-3