msa altair 5x multi-gas detector quick reference guide
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MSA Altair 5xMulti-Gas Detector
Quick Reference Guide
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POWER
If available, take the Altair 5x out of its case and follow the
quick start instructions included with the unit.
Set PointsPENTANE
0-100 %LELO2
0-30 %VOLCO
0-2000 PPMH2S
0-200 PPMHCN
0-100.0 PPM
(LOW) 10 %LEL 19.5 %VOL 25 PPM 10 PPM 4.5 PPM
(HIGH) 20% LEL 23.0% VOL 100 PPM 15 PPM 10.0 PPM
STEL 100 PPM 15 PPM 10.0 PPM
TWA 25 PPM 10 PPM 4.5 PPM
Calibrated Value
CH4 1.46 % VOL
O2 15.00% VOL
CO 60.00 PPM
H2S 20.80 PPM
HCN 10.00 PPM
Cylinder Value
0819UE11 0819UE11 0819UE11 0819UE11 1083331
ALTAIR 5X CALIBRATION POINTS
Short Term Exposure Limit: Concentration to which workers can be exposed continuously for a short period of time (~15-30 min.)
without suffering from:
1. irritation2. chronic or irreversible tissue damage3. narcosis of sufficient degree to increase the likelihood
of accidental injury, impair self-rescue or materially reduce work efficiency.
Time Weighted Average: The average exposure over a specified period of time, usually a nominal eight hours. Workers can be exposed to a maximum of four STEL periods per 8 hour shift, with at least 60
minutes between exposure periods.
Summary
• Always start-up/calibrate the Altair 5x outside in a clean environment
• Plug the pump intake with your finger for 3 seconds during initial “pump test” calibration, until test is successful
• GREEN = GO• RED = REACT