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- Page 1 Operating Manual ALTAIR® Pump Probe Order No. 10153106/00 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it...
- Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Manufactured by: MSA (China) Safety Equipment Co,Ltd No.8, Rui En Lane, Xingpu Road Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China 215126 The manufacturer or the European Authorized Representative: MSA AUER GmbH Thiemannstrasse 1 D-12059 Berlin...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty ....................9 Description ....................11 Overview ..................11 Device Hardware Interfaces .............12 Operation ....................13 Using the ALTAIR Pump Probe ............13 To Clear an Alarm ................14 Turning OFF ..................14 Low Battery Warning ................14 Low Battery Shut Down ..............15 Battery Charging ................16 Maintenance .................... - Page 4 Contents Technical Specification/Certification ............21 Technical Specifications ..............21 Certification ..................22 Accessories and Replacement Parts ............24 FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it...
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Page 5: Safety Regulations
Alternative use, or use outside these regulations is considered as non- compliant. This also applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorised persons. FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it... -
Page 6: Liability Information
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Liability Information MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropri- ately or not as intended. The selection and use of the product are the exclusive responsibility of the individual operator. -
Page 7: Safety And Precautionary Measures To Be Adopted
(3) Charge device in non-hazardous areas only. (4) Do not alter this device or make any repairs beyond those specificed in this manual. Only MSA-authorized personnel may repair this unit; otherwise damage may result. Filter Maintenance Visually examine the external dust and water filter before each use. -
Page 8: Warranty
Safety Regulations Warranty ITEM WARRANTY PERIOD Chassis and Electronics Three years Pump and Drive Unit Three years This warranty does not cover filters, fuses, etc. As the battery ages, there will be a reduction in useable device run time. Certain other accessories not specif- ically listed here may have different warranty periods. - Page 9 Safety Regulations Exclusion of Consequential Damage Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances will seller be liable to purchaser for economic, special, incidental or consequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason of nonoperation of the goods.
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Page 10: Description
POWER ON/OFF button Charge port The ALTAIR Pump Probe is a hand held portable gas sampling pump integrated with rechargeable Li-ion battery and has audible and visual alarms, which indi- cate blocked flow, low battery power and charge status. Pump inlet connects with a 0,3 m [1 ft] wand or sample line while the pump outlet connects with other portable gas detection equipment through a 1 m [3 ft] coiled tube. -
Page 11: Device Hardware Interfaces
Description Device Hardware Interfaces LED Definitions Description Flow LED RED: flow fault FLASHING GREEN: operating properly Battery LED FLASHING RED: low battery warning RED: low battery shut down Charge LED RED: charging GREEN: charge complete ORANGE: charge fault FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it... -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Operation Using the ALTAIR Pump Probe (1) Press the POWER ON/OFF button. The audible alarm sounds. The pump motor starts fast and then slows down as the pump speed is automatically adjusted. Once the pump is ready for use, the green LED flashes every ... -
Page 13: To Clear An Alarm
Operation To Clear an Alarm (1) Correct any flow blockage. (2) Press the POWER ON/OFF button to restart the pump. Turning OFF Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button for about three seconds. Flow LED should turn red. The pump shuts down. -
Page 14: Low Battery Shut Down
Operation Low Battery Shut Down When the batteries can no longer operate the device, the device goes into Low Battery Shut Down: Battery LED is solid red. Audible alarm sounds. Pump shuts down. WARNING When Low Battery Shut Down condition occurs, stop using the device; it can no longer alert you of potential hazards since it does not have enough power to operate properly: 1. -
Page 15: Battery Charging
Risk of explosion: Do not recharge device in hazardous area. WARNING Use of any charger, other than a MSA qualified charging device, may damage or improperly charge the batteries. For users in Australia/New Zealand: The charge cradle is a Class A product. - Page 16 To Charge Device using Charging Cradle Accessory (1) Rotate the coiled tubing connector counter-clockwise and pull. (2) Firmly insert the device into the ALTAIR Pump Probe 4/4X charging cradle. (3) The Charge LED is used to indicate the charge status.
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Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning and Periodic Checks As with all electronic equipment, the ALTAIR Pump Probe will operate only if it is properly maintained. WARNING Repair or alteration of the ALTAIR Pump Probe, beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the device to fail to perform properly. -
Page 18: Replacing The Filters
Dust or dirt in the pump unit may impede pump operation. External Filter The ALTAIR Pump Probe contains a filter to: block dust and dirt block the passage of water If the probe tip is accidentally submerged in water, the filter prevents the water from reaching the internal pump. -
Page 19: Use With Sample Line
Troubleshooting The ALTAIR Pump Probe will operate reliably for years when cared for and maintained properly. If the device becomes inoperative, you may return inoper- ative devices to MSA for repair. Visit www.MSAsafety.com for additional infor- mation. -
Page 20: Technical Specification/Certification
Technical Specification/Certification Technical Specification/Certification Technical Specifications Weight 260 g (9.2 Oz) Dimensions 185 mm x 48 mm x 33 mm (7.3 inch x 1.9 inch x 1.3 inch) Alarm Flow LED, Battery Low LED, Charge Indicator LED, Audible alarm Audible Alarm >90 dB typical Flow Rate 250 mL/min (Typical) -
Page 21: Certification
Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, D; Ta = -20 °C to +50 °C Marking, Certificates and Approvals According to the Directive 94/9/EC [ATEX] Manufacturer: MSA (China) Safety Equipment Co,Ltd No.8, Rui En Lane, Xingpu Road Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China 215126 Product:... - Page 22 Technical Specification/Certification Marking, Certificates and Approvals According to IECEx Manufacturer: MSA (China) Safety Equipment Co,Ltd No.8, Rui En Lane, Xingpu Road Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China 215126 Product: ALTAIR Pump Probe IECEx-Type Examination IIECEx FTZU 13.0018 Certificate: Type of protection:...
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Page 23: Accessories And Replacement Parts
10092233 EUROPEAN CHARGING CRADLE 10086638 AUSTRALIAN CHARGING CRADLE 10089487 VEHICLE CHARGER 10095774 ALTAIR 4X CALIBRATION CAP 10085781 CD MANUAL, ALTAIR PUMP PROBE 10151098 Replacement Parts Item Description Part Number NORTH AMERICAN SAMPLE WAND 10153076 CONDUCTIVE SAMPLE WAND 10153072 CAP, ALTAIR PUMP PROBE... - Page 24 Accessories and Replacement Parts Fig. 4 Replacement Parts FASIT Srl - Via Orsera 13/b - 34145 TRIESTE - ITALY - Tel +39 040 825604 - www.fasit.it info@fasit.it...
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Does the pump pull air in from 50 feet away through the wand? Or does the wand need to be removed and 50 feet or 100 feet of tubing attached in order to sample air 50 feet away?