Recommended Practices; Ventis Mx4 Resources; Version - Industrial Scientific Ventis MX4 Product Manual

Ventis™ MX4 Product Manual
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MSHA approved for use with either the P/N 17134453-X2, 3.7 volt, Lithium-ion battery or P/N
17148313-2, 3.7 volt, lithium-ion Extended battery only. The battery pack is not user-replaceable. The
monitor battery and the lithium battery on the main PCB are technician replaceable only. Charge
rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with an ISC battery charger designed for use with this monitor in fresh
air locations only.
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The monitor is to be calibrated according to the procedures in the instruction manual only.
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The aspirated version of the Ventis MX4 is only approved for use with the Extended range battery only.
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The monitor must display methane in the percent-by-volume mode (0-5%) for compliance
determinations required by 30 CFR Part 75, subpart D.
SANS 1515-certified units may be used only as follows:
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Diffusion applications
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Configured and maintained to disallow power-off when the unit is in alarm
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The Methane alarms are set as follows: low alarm = 1%vol and high alarm =1.4%vol
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With approved Lithium-ion batteries (see Ventis MX4 Accessories and Parts in this manual).

Recommended Practices

Industrial Scientific Corporation recommends the monitor be fully charged (when equipped with a
rechargeable battery), configured, and calibrated before first time use. If the lithium-ion battery is deeply
discharged, it can take up to an hour for the instrument display to indicate that the battery is charging.
Monitors used infrequently should be fully charged every four months.
No part of the unit should be covered by any garment, part of a garment, or other item that would restrict the
flow of air to the sensors or impair the operator's access to the audible, visual, or vibration alarms.
Industrial Scientific Corporation recommends a full monitor calibration be performed monthly (at a minimum),
using a certified concentration(s) of Industrial Scientific calibration gas(es) to help ensure monitor accuracy.
Industrial Scientific Corporation recommends the monitor be zeroed and bump tested before each use with a
certified concentration(s) of Industrial Scientific calibration gas(es).
Battery contacts are exposed on batteries when they are removed from the monitor. Do not touch the battery
contacts and do not stack batteries on top of one another.
When reassembling the instrument or installing a battery pack, maintain ingress protection by tightening
each fastener to its stated torque value (see the "Ventis MX4 Monitor three-Dimensional Diagram" and its
key in this manual).
Contact your service representative immediately if you suspect that the Ventis MX4 is working abnormally.

►Ventis MX4 Resources

The Ventis MX4 Product Manual is the primary resource, within a full suite of learning tools, developed for the monitor
user. Its step-by-step "walk through" format covers everything from unpacking to set-up, operation, and service. All
Ventis MX4 users should read and understand the Product Manual prior to unpacking or using the monitor.
Ventis MX4 product-specific resources are part of the organization's broader training line-up, featuring online training
modules and face-to-face classroom programs for technicians, operators, first responders, trainers, and distributors.
Courses combine theory with hands-on learning, and can be tailored to the customer's unique requirements and gas
monitoring applications.
The organization's customer and technical support call centers provide product and order information, how-to product
assistance, and guidance for in-depth technical applications. Its service centers offer comprehensive factory repair
and maintenance services.
Industrial Scientific Corporation provides a full suite of resources to aid customers in the competent and safe use of
its products and services. With 19 manufacturing, support, and service centers and hundreds of distributors
worldwide, Industrial Scientific serves the globe's gas detection needs.
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