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MSA Altair 5 & 5X FOUR GAS MONITOR SAFETY TRAININGDirect-reading instruments are valuable tools for Brieser Construction detecting and measuring worker exposure to gases, vapors, aerosols, and fine particulates suspended in air. These instruments permit real-time or near real-time measurements, and their use is specifically required by some OSHA standards. There are many types of instruments available @ Brieser Construction, each of which is designed for a specific monitoring purpose. Proper operation of direct-reading instruments is essential to ensure that accurate information is obtained when evaluating air contaminants.

Direct-reading instruments are addressed in specific standards for the general industry, shipyard employment, and the construction industry.

Using Your Equipment

Air monitoring should be performed systematically when approaching the suspected area of release (in the hot zone). So how can we optimally use all of this detection and monitoring technology? You need to know which equipment to use and when. In other words, what equipment should we take into the hot zone and in what order should we consider the results? There is a defined order of detection and air monitoring that directly protects the entry team, and indirectly protects the entry team by ensuring that the monitors are not damaged.

Generally, detection and air monitoring should be performed in the following order:

Corrosive gases and vapors (as the entry team approaches the hot zone)

Oxygen levels Flammable gases and vapors Toxic gases and vapors (as well as alpha, beta and gamma

radiation)

We typically monitor for most of these hazards simultaneously. Multi-gas meters now have the ability to simultaneously measure gamma radiation, oxygen levels, combustible gases and selected toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and/or hydrogen cyanide.

Follow the Readings

Disastrous results can occur when air monitoring is not done properly. Another common mistake is to move too quickly when performing air monitoring activities and enter a flammable atmosphere before the combustible gas indicator (CGI) has had a chance to even register a reading. There have also been instances where people have monitored confined spaces and have received normal background readings dozens of times, then their meter alarms one time and they assume the meter is broken, and they disregard the

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results to their peril. Always assume the meter is giving you the correct results when it alarms and take the appropriate actions!

Introducing the MSA Altair Five 4-Gas Monitor

Instrument Operation #1 Turning the Instrument On

Turn the instrument ON by depressing the center ON/OFF button.One beep will sound and the alarm lights will flash once.

Instrument Operation #2

Monitor will prompt “PUMP TEST.” Cover inlet with finger to test. Display will read “Pump Test Pass.”Pump will run through self checks.

Instrument Operation #3Fresh Air Setup

User will be prompted for Fresh Air Setup?Do not select any buttons. Monitor will go thru its own Fresh Air set up in the Galaxy Calibration Unit.

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Instrument Calibration

Place the instrument into the holder upside down and slide it down, making sure of a tight connection with the gas delivery fitting.Close cover to automatically start calibration. The display shows the calibration progress.Once finished, you will see the prompt saying calibration complete and a PASS – you are free to use the instrument. (Green Light will Turn On) If the calibration FAILS – DO NOT USE .Instrument Operation #6Shutdown

Press and hold the ON/OFF button. The display will show a countdown.When the countdown reaches zero, the instrument will be turned off and the user can release the ON/OFF button.

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