Cleaning The Device Exterior; Storage; Shipment; Pid Sensor Cleaning And Maintenance Procedure - MSA ALTAIR 5X PID Operating Manual

6 Maintenance
Use ONLY the paper filter supplied in the Reactive Gas Maintenance Kit if the device IS configured to use a reactive toxic
gas sensor (Cl , ClO , or NH
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5. Place the new paper-like filter into the recess in the back of the device. If it is to be used, place the fibrous dust filter into
the clear filter cover.
WARNING!
Use of the fibrous dust filter or the incorrect paper filter for the measurement of reactive gases could cause erroneous readings.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
6. Replace the O-ring in the recess.
7. Re-install the clear filter cover on the back of the device.
6.6

Cleaning the Device Exterior

Clean the exterior of the device regularly using only a damp cloth. Do not use clea-ning agents as many contain silicones
which will damage the combustible sensor.
6.7

Storage

When not in use, store the device in a safe, dry place between 18 °C (65 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). After storage, always recheck
device calibration before use. If not to be used in 30 days, remove battery pack or connect it to a charger.
6.8

Shipment

Pack the device in its original shipping container with suitable padding. If the original container is unavailable, an equivalent
container may be substituted.
6.9

PID Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance Procedure

WARNING!
All maintenance procedures must be performed on a clean surface using clean tools. Avoid touching the lamp's window as
well as the metalized portion of the Cell Assembly with bare fingers. Fingerprints left on these parts may adversely affect the
sensors operation. Latex gloves are recommended, but if they are not used, hands must be clean and free of oils, lotions, etc.
It is acceptable to hold the lamp by its glass body or by the edges of the window.
Remove and reinstall sensors carefully, ensuring that the components are not damaged; otherwise device intrinsic safety may
be adversely affected, wrong readings could occur, and persons relying on this product for their safety could sustain serious
personal injury or death.
NOTICE
While device case is open, do not touch any internal components with metallic/conductive objects or tools. Damage to the
device can occur.
Cleaning Procedure
Table 1 Recommended Supplies for Cleaning
MSA PID Sensor Cleaning Kit: P/N 10165248
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