Safety Regulations
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 O2.
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 carefully 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. |
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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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 interference 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. |
WARNING!
This is a class A product in accordance with CISPR 22. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.