MSA ALTAIR 5X PID Operating Manual page 55

Cleaning Procedure
Recommended Supplies
MSA PID Sensor Cleaning Kit P/N:10165248
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Methanol
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Cotton Tipped Applicator
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Teflon Filter
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Cotton Filter
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Tweezers
Latex Gloves (Optional)
Prior to Cleaning
(1) Verify that the device is turned OFF.
(2) Remove the battery pack.
(3) Remove the two remaining case screws and the case front.
(4) Gently remove the PID sensor.
Sensor Disassembly
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Remove the Filter Cap by applying slight upward pressure with the tip of the
tweezers to the seam dividing the housing body and cap.
This will be just below the hole in the cap. It should pop off and can be
set aside.
With tweezers, remove both the Teflon Filter and Cotton Filter and set
aside.
With tweezers, remove the Spacer and set aside.
With tweezers, carefully loosen the Cell Assembly by prying under the cell's
edge near the three connector pins. Once loose, cell can be lifted out and
set aside.
With tweezers, grasp the lamp by placing the tips in the sensor housing
notch and gently prying up on the lamp perimeter.
Lift out and be careful not to scratch the lamp lens or chip the edges.
ALTAIR 5X PID
Maintenance
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