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Operating Manual
ALTAIR® Pump Probe
Order No.: 10158948/06
CR: 800000066543
MSAsafety.com
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ALTAIR® Pump Probe Order No.: 10158948/06 CR: 800000066543 MSAsafety.com...
  • Page 2 Otherwise, it could fail to perform as designed, and persons who rely on this device could sustain serious injury or death. The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 3 Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted Warranty 2  Description Overview Device Hardware Interfaces 3  Operation Using the ALTAIR Pump Probe To Clear an Alarm Turning OFF Low Battery Warning Low Battery Shut Down Battery Charging 4  Maintenance Cleaning and Periodic Checks...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 2. Keep the probe tip above liquid surfaces; otherwise, liquid may enter the system and block sample flow, causing internal damage. 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 6 1 Safety Regulations THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND IS  STRICLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. SELLER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF  MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE. Exclusive Remedy It is expressly agreed that Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty, for any tortuous conduct of Seller, or for any other cause of action, shall be the replacement at Seller's option, of any equipment or parts thereof, which after examination by Seller is proven to be defective.
  • Page 7 POWER ON/OFF button 8 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 indicate 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 8 2 Description Description • GREEN: charge complete • ORANGE: charge fault...
  • Page 9 3 Operation 3  Operation 3.1  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 two seconds. 2.
  • Page 10 WARNING!  • Risk of explosion: Do not recharge device in hazardous area. • Use of any charger, other than a MSA qualified charging device, may damage or improperly charge the batteries. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.                 For users in Australia/New Zealand: The charge cradle is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 11 5. During periods of non-use, the charger may remain connected to the device. 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. Red = Charging...
  • Page 12 Checking The Pump Inlet Filter The ALTAIR Pump Probe contains a filtering system to protect the pump from particulate and water in the sample air. If the filter becomes clogged, the sample flow may be blocked, or an extra load may be placed on the pump. Visually check the filter regularly.
  • Page 13 4.8  Troubleshooting The ALTAIR Pump Probe will operate reliably for years when cared for and maintained properly. If the device becomes inoperative, you may return inoperative devices to MSA for repair. Visit www.MSAsafety.com for additional information.
  • Page 14 5 Technical Specification/Certification 5  Technical Specification/Certification 5.1  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) Flow LED, Battery Low LED, Charge Indicator LED, Alarm Audible alarm Audible Alarm >90 dB typical Flow Rate...
  • Page 15 5 Technical Specification/Certification Marking, Certificates and Approvals According to the Directive 2014/34/EU [ATEX] MSA (China) Safety Equipment Co, Ltd Manufacturer No.8, Rui En Lane, Xingpu Road Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China 215126 Product ALTAIR Pump Probe EC-Type Examination Certificate FTZU 13 ATEX 0109 X Type of protection EN 60079-0:2018, EN 60079-11:2012 Performance none...
  • Page 16 NORTH AMERICAN CHARGING CRADLE 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 CAP, ALTAIR PUMP PROBE 10147727-SP...
  • Page 17 6 Accessories and Replacement Parts Figure 4 Replacement Parts...
  • Page 18 For local MSA contacts, please visit us at MSAsafety.com...