1. Instrument Safety

1.1. Correct Use

The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector is for use by trained and qualified personnel. It is designed to be used when performing a hazard assessment to:

• Assess potential worker exposure to combustible and toxic gases and vapors as well as low level of oxygen.
• Determine the appropriate gas and vapor monitoring needed for a workplace.

The ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detector can be equipped to detect:

• Combustible gases and certain combustible vapors
• Oxygen-deficient or oxygen-rich atmospheres
• Specific toxic gases for which a sensor is installed.

NOTE: While the instrument can detect up to 30% oxygen in ambient air, it is approved for use only up to 21% oxygen.

WARNING

Read and follow all instructions carefully.

• Perform a bump test before each day's use and adjust if necessary.
• Perform a bump test more frequently if exposed to silicone, silicates, lead-containing compounds, hydrogen sulfide, or high contaminant levels.
• Recheck calibration if unit is subjected to physical shock.
• Use only to detect gases/vapors for which a sensor is installed.
• Do not use to detect combustible dusts or mists.
• Make sure adequate oxygen is present for accurate combustible readings (>10% O2).
• Do not block sensors.
• Have a trained and qualified person interpret instrument readings.
• Do not recharge Li polymer battery in a combustible atmosphere.
• Do not alter or modify instrument.

INCORRECT USE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING

This is a class A product in accordance with CISPR 22. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

+For users in Australia / New Zealand:

WARNING

This 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.