1. MSA Altair 5x Multi-Gas Detector
Quick Reference Guide

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POWER

3. If available, take the Altair 5x out of its case and follow the quick start instructions included with the unit.

5. ALTAIR 5X CALIBRATION POINTS
Short Term Exposure Limit: Concentration to which workers can be exposed continuously for a short period of time (~15-30 min.) without suffering from:
irritation
2. chronic or irreversible tissue damage
3. narcosis of sufficient degree to increase the likelihood of accidental injury, impair self-rescue or materially reduce work efficiency.
Time Weighted Average: The average exposure over a specified period of time, usually a nominal eight hours. Workers can be exposed to a maximum of four STEL periods per 8 hour shift, with at least 60 minutes between exposure periods.
ALTAIR 5X CALIBRATION POINTS

6. Summary
Always start-up/calibrate the Altair 5x outside in a clean environment
Plug the pump intake with your finger for 3 seconds during initial “pump test” calibration, until test is successful
GREEN = GO
RED = REACT