Specific Equipment Warnings - MSA ORION Manual

Four-Head Gas Detector: MSA Orion
This is a summary of important warnings and cautions regarding the
Orion four-head detector. It is not an exhaustive list of all the warnings
and cautions you will find as you read the recommended practice.
WARNING
Always wear breathing apparatus (BA) when there is any
possibility of a hazardous atmosphere.
WARNING
The Orion must only be used by personnel trained in its operation.
WARNING
Before use:
• zero the Orion
• conduct challenge test
• clear peaks, TWA and STEL
• test the pump.
WARNING
The Orion can only detect and measure:
• combustible gases and certain combustible vapours
• oxygen concentration
• carbon monoxide
• hydrogen sulphide.
Do not attempt to measure other gases with the Orion.
WARNING
Changing batteries is not intrinsically safe. Do not change
batteries in a potentially flammable atmosphere.
D.I. Recommended Practice
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SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT WARNINGS

Version 02 Issued February 2011
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