Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Liability Information - MSA PrimaX IR+ Operating Manual

1 Safety Regulations

1 Safety Regulations
1.1

Correct Use

The PrimaX® IR+ - referred to hereafter as device - is a fixed infrared combustible gas detector. It is suitable for outdoor
and indoor applications, e.g. offshore industry, chemical and petrochemical industry, water and sewage industry.
The device utilizes infrared technology to monitor, detect and alert users to potentially dangerous levels of combustible
hydrocarbon gas. Dual source technology offers 100% redundancy on the optical source to maximize reliability and
lifetime. This device allows for extremely fast response time whilst providing an extremely stable output signal.
The device is a stand-alone unit with a 4 to 20 mA output with HART (Highway -Addressable Remote Transducer)
digital information encoded on the analog output. The signal of the transmitter can be used in combination with MSA
control units for further actions in safety or non-safety applications. Contact your MSA representative for available
controllers.
The device is shipped factory-calibrated and is labeled with target gas, calibration gas and span setting information for
ease of use. Any user changes to the factory assigned values should be noted on the device labels.
The device is explosion-proof and suitable for installation in hazardous locations. It can be used as a stand-alone unit or
integrated with a control system to alert operators to the presence of combustible hydrocarbon gas.
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the product. In particular, the safety
instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the product, must be carefully read and observed.
Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be taken into account for a safe use.
WARNING!
• Read this manual carefully. The device will perform as designed only if it is used, installed, and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Otherwise, it could fail to perform as designed and persons who
rely on this device for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or loss of life.
• This product is supporting life and health. Inappropriate use, maintenance or servicing may affect the function of
the device and thereby seriously compromise the user's life.
• Before use the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if the unit fails to power on, it is
damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA spare parts have not been
used.
• For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies especially to
unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorized
persons.
1.2

Liability Information

MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropriately or not as intended. The selection
and use of the product are the exclusive responsibility of the individual operator.
Product liability claims, warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the product are voided, if it is not
used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
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