MSA Altair 5xMulti-Gas Detector

Quick Reference Guide

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RESET

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