Safety And Precautionary Measures To Be Adopted; Msa Permanent Instrument Warranty - MSA PrimaX IR+ Operating Manual

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Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted

WARNING!
• The device described in this manual must be installed, operated and maintained in strict accordance with the
labels, warnings, cautions, instructions, and within the limitations stated.
• Protect the device from extreme vibration.
• Do not mount the device in direct sunlight without a sunshield, since this may cause it to overheat.
• The only absolute method to ensure proper overall operation of the device is to check it with a known
concentration of the gas for which it has been calibrated. Consequently, calibration checks must be included as
part of the routine inspection of the system. The device is labeled with the type and value of the factory calibration
gas.
• Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures provided in this
manual. Failure to do so may seriously impair device performance. Repair or alteration of the device, beyond the
scope of these maintenance instructions or by anyone other than an authorized MSA service provider, could
cause the product to fail to perform as designed.
• This device does not detect the presence of hydrogen gas and must never be used to monitor for hydrogen gas.
• The standard device must never be used in atmospheres containing acetylene gas. Contact MSA regarding
available acetylene sensors.
• Calibrate frequently if used in atmospheres exposed to high levels of solvents or dust. See chapters
and Calibration
• Do not paint the device. If painting is done in an area where the device is located, exercise caution to ensure paint
is not deposited on the device. Such paint deposits could interfere with the device operation. Solvents in the paint
may also cause an alarm condition to occur.
• The device is designed for applications in hazardous areas under environmental conditions defined in the
Specifications section of this manual.
• The response time of the device can be increased by significant dust deposits. Checks for dust deposits must be
done at regular intervals.
• The device's sensor will detect other hydrocarbon gases than the target gas.
• Oxygen enriched atmospheres greater than 21 Vol % can affect the measurement and the electrical safety of the
Gas Monitor. Do not use the device in these atmospheres.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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MSA Permanent Instrument Warranty

Warranty
Seller warrants that this product will be free from mechanical defect or faulty workmanship for
• IR Dual source: ten (10) years from date of shipment, as determined by HART communication that both sources
are non-functional
• Gas Monitor, excluding accessories: three (3) years from date of shipment
• Calibration cap: one (1) year from date of shipment
This warranty is applicable provided the product is maintained and used in accordance with Seller's instructions and/or
recommendations.
The Seller shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by
persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from physical abuse or
misuse of the product. No agent, employee or representative of the Seller has any authority to bind the Seller to any
affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the goods sold under this contract. Seller makes no warranty
concerning components or accessories not manufactured by the Seller, but will pass onto the Purchaser all warranties
of manufacturers of such components.
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and 6 Maintenance for calibration and cleaning procedures.
1 Safety Regulations
5 Start-up
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