MSA Altair User manual

RELEASE the button and PRESS

once AGAIN to activate.

Wait while the ALTAIR Detector

performs a 99-second activation

countdown.

Activating the ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

Need to change factory set points? Turn page over

Activate/Turn-on See inset below

Fresh-Air Set-up Turn page over

PRESS and HOLD the TEST

button for 5 seconds until ON

and ?display.

Begin Setup Here



* ALTAIR Single-Gas Detectors must be activated

within 6 months of manufacture.

0802-75-MC_AltairQuickStart_Layout 1 1/18/11 9:35 AM Page 1

ALTAIR® Single-Gas Detector Quick Start Card

Changing Alarm Set Points Before Activation

Alarm set points can only be changed manually before activation.

After activation, use MSA Link™ Software.

•Press the test button once (do not hold the button).

• To change the low alarm set point, press and hold the test button when Lo Alarm is displayed.

• To change the high alarm set point, press and hold the test button when Hi Alarm is displayed.

After 3 seconds the ALTAIR Detector will shut o.

111 Rev. 4 10073831

ID 0802-75-MC / Jan. 2011

© MSA 2011 Printed in U.S.A.

WARNING

The quick start card provides only a brief description of the operating instructions for the

ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector. The user of this instrument must be fully aware of the limitations

and instructions supplied in the operating instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions

may lead to serious personal injury or death.

Fresh-Air Setup (FAS)

Monthly FAS is required onO2sensors; non-compliance will cause

sensors to fail.

•NOTE: test in fresh, uncontaminated air and do not breathe on the sensor.

• Enter FAS/Calibration mode by pressing the TEST button.

• When Test Gas ? displays, press and hold the TEST button to enter calibration mode.

• Press the TEST button at the FAS ? screen to perform a calibration at 20.8% O2.

The Condence Indicator ashes every 60 seconds to notify the user that the instrument

is ON and operating normally. LEDs ash briey every 60 seconds.

Activating the ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector

•Press and hold the test button for 5 seconds until ON and ?display.

• Release the button and press once again to activate.

• Wait while the ALTAIR Detector performs a 99-second activation countdown.

Helpful Information

• For access to ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector online instructions:

www.msanorthamerica.com/catalog/product500497.html

• For live help in activating your ALTAIR Single-Gas Detector:

1.800.MSA.2222

MSA Bump/Calibration Statement

• 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.

0802-75-MC_AltairQuickStart_Layout 1 1/18/11 9:35 AM Page 2

Other manuals for Altair

3

Table of contents

Popular Gas Detector manuals by other brands

Macurco

Macurco GD-6 Operation manual

Evikon

Evikon E2632 user manual

Critical Environment Technologies

Critical Environment Technologies CGAS-A Series Installation & operation manual

DOD Technologies

DOD Technologies ChemLogic CL96 operating manual

DEGA

DEGA NS III LCD Series instruction manual

RKI Instruments

RKI Instruments 35-3001A-08-01 Operator's manual

PEMTECH

PEMTECH PT2008 Series Operator's manual

Coster

Coster RGS 328 instructions

Sygonix

Sygonix 2483186 operating instructions

Perry

Perry 1GA 50917MET/P Installation and operating instructions

isweek

isweek AS8900 manual

Oldham

Oldham OLC 10 user manual

Wizmart

Wizmart NB983 installation instructions

Beacon

Beacon MEGA Installation, operation and maintenance instructions

RKI

RKI GX-6000 Operator's manual

Dräger

Dräger PIR 7000 installation instructions

GDS

GDS GASMAX EC quick start guide

Seitron

Seitron BE COOL R1 quick guide