Operating Manual ALTAIR QuickCheck Station ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station

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1 Operating Manual ALTAIR QuickCheck Station ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station Order No /01

3 MSA Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Manufactured by: Mine Safety Appliances Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA USA European authorized representative: MSA AUER GmbH Thiemannstrasse 1 D Berlin We declare that the ALTAIR QuickCheck Station and ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station is in conformance with the European EMC Directives 2004/108/EC and in accordance with European standards EN :2007 and EN :2007 MSA AUER GmbH Dr. Axel Schubert R&D Instruments Berlin, June 2009 GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 3

4 Contents MSA Contents 1 Safety Regulations Correct Use Liability Information Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted Description System overview Instrument Setup Operation Automatic Version Manual Version for ALTAIR QuickCheck Station Test Failure Gas Tolerance Levels Maintenance Troubleshooting Instructions for Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Ordering Information ALTAIR QuickCheck Station Versions ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station Versions Replacement parts ALTAIR QuickCheck Test Gas Cylinders ALTAIR 4 Quick Check Test Gas Cylinders ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

5 MSA Safety Regulations 1 Safety Regulations 1.1 Correct Use The QuickCheck Stations, hereafter referred to as test units, verify instrument responses to gas [bump check] and alarm functionality, with the ALTAIR QuickCheck Station testing ALTAIR and ALTAIR PRO gas detectors and the ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station testing ALTAIR 4 gas detectors. 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. Danger! 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 function test is unsuccessful, it is damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA spare parts have not been used. Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorised 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. GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 5

6 Safety Regulations MSA 1.3 Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted Attention! The following safety instructions must be observed implicitly. Only in this way can the safety and health of the individual operators, and the correct functioning of the instrument, be guaranteed. - Please ensure the test unit in use corresponds to the gas type of instrument to be tested. All test units are only to be used with the specific gas for which they are labelled. - Use the test unit only in non-hazardous environments. - Repair or alteration of the test unit, beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the instrument to fail to perform properly. - Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual. Substitution of components can seriously impair instrument performance, alter intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals. 6 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

MSA Description 2 Description 2.1 System overview 7 7 6 1 6 5 1 2 3 4a Fig.

*) 3 Gas test LED 6 Gas cylinder *) 4a Pass/Fail and confidence pulse LED 7 Regulator *) 4b Pass

7 MSA Description 2 Description 2.1 System overview a Fig. 1 Instrument view 2 3 4b 4c 1 Test unit housing 4c Fail LED 2 Alarm test LED 5 ALTAIR instrument *) 3 Gas test LED 6 Gas cylinder *) 4a Pass/Fail and confidence pulse LED 7 Regulator *) 4b Pass and confidence Pulse LED *) These parts may be sold seperately. GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 7

8 Description MSA The Test Unit - uses a microphone to detect the audible alarm. - electronically checks the instrument s visual LED alarm. - electronically checks the instrument's standard vibrating alarm for ALTAIR and ALTAIR PRO. The ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck does not detect vibrating alarm funcionality. - tests the instrument s response to a known concentration of gas. The audible alarm is not checked on ALTAIR instruments with software version 1.0. The ALTAIR, ALTAIR PRO and ALTAIR 4 instruments record the date, time, and result of a bump test internally in their event recorder. 2.2 Instrument Setup (1) Place the test unit on a level surface in an atmosphere with an ambient noise level of 60 db or less. Test unit power requirement is 6 VDC from a VAC Hz supply to the power cord. (2) Connect 6 VDC power cord to the receptor at the back of the unit. (3) To connect tubing, attach one end of tubing to the regulator barb fitting and the other end to the test unit barb fitting. (4) Connect regulator to the necessary gas cylinder [ chapter 6.4 and 6.5]. For ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station, place the plastic cap over the unused barb fitting on the opposite side of test unit. Attention! Only the specified gas concentrations may be used with the test unit. Attention! The vehicle power supply for the test unit must only be used when the vehicle is stationary. If it is intended to be used when the vehicle is moving both the cylinder and test unit must be fixed to the interior of the vehicle. 8 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

MSA Description The ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck can be: - used with an ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Cylinder Holder with the supplied adapter and tubing - mounted on either side of the ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Cylinder

9 MSA Description The ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck can be: - used with an ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Cylinder Holder with the supplied adapter and tubing - mounted on either side of the ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Cylinder Holder. When using the cylinder holder: - mount the cylinder holder adapter to the desired side of the cylinder holder with the provided screws. - attach one end of of provided tubing to the cylinder holder gas fitting and the other to the gas fitting on the test unit. Ensure that the tubing is fully seated over the barbs to prevent gas from leaking. - connect the test unit to the remaining side of the cylinder holder with the provided screws. - up to two ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck test units can be used with an ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Cylinder Holder. Warning! Use of more than two test units per regulator may cause erroneous results. Attention! Before operation, be sure to cover unused gas fittings located on each side of the test unit and cylinder holder with the supplied fitting cover. Fig. 2 ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station Setup GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 9

10 Operation MSA 3 Operation 3.1 Automatic Version (1) Verify tubing is connected and power is supplied. The Pass/Fail LED or Pass LED flashes green in 30 s intervals, serving as a confidence pulse to indicate that unit is powered. (2) Verify that automatic regulator is ON. (3) Press ALTAIR or ALTAIR PRO TEST button for one second. On the ALTAIR 4 instrument no button needs to be pressed. (4) Insert instrument into the test unit. The following test sequence occurs: Alarm Test - checks for functionality of audible and visual alarm - checks for functionality of vibrating alarm for ALTAIR and ALTAIR PRO - corresponds with "Alarm Test" LED - LED flashes amber during test - green LED indicates passing - red LED indicates failure - Alarms disabled by the user will not be tested by the test unit; the test unit will view these as passing, but ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station displays a solid amber LED Gas Test - verifies that sensor responds to gas - corresponds with "Gas Test" LED - LED flashes amber during test - green LED indicates passing - red LED indicates failure. 10 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

11 MSA Operation Overall Pass/Fail Test - corresponds with "Pass/Fail" LED or "Pass" or "Fail" LED - green LED indicates passing - red LED indicates failure - checkmark symbol appears on instrument display when it is successfully bump checked - Failure of either of the two previous tests results in an overall failure. If alarms are turned OFF, but all other functions are working correctly, the overall test passes. (5) After a Pass/Fail indication is given, remove instrument from the test unit. The ALTAIR QuickCheck LEDs automatically turn OFF if the instrument is left in the cradle for more than 30 seconds after a passed test. The ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck LEDs do not turn OFF until the instrument is removed from the QuickCheck Station. 3.2 Manual Version for ALTAIR QuickCheck Station (1) Verify tubing is connected and power is supplied. The Pass/Fail LED or Pass LED flashes green in 30 s intervals, serving as a confidence pulse to indicate that unit is powered. (2) Press the instrument TEST button for one second. (3) Insert the instrument into the test unit. (4) Turn ON regulator. The following test sequence occurs: Alarm Test - checks for functionality of the three alarms [audible, visual and vibrating] - corresponds with "Alarm Test" LED - LED flashes amber during test - green LED indicates passing - red LED indicates failure - Alarms disabled by the user will not be tested by the test unit; the test unit will view these as passing. GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 11

12 Operation MSA Gas Test - verifies that sensor responds to gas - corresponds with "Gas Test" LED - LED flashes amber during test - green LED indicates passing - red LED indicates failure. Overall Pass/Fail Test - corresponds with "Pass/Fail" LED - green LED indicates passing - red LED indicates failure - checkmark symbol appears on instrument display when it is successfully bump checked - Failure of either of the two previous tests results in an overall failure. (5) After a Pass/Fail indication is given, remove instrument from the test unit. (6) Turn OFF the regulator. Attention! Failure to turn OFF the regulator will empty the gas cylinder. The ALTAIR QuickCheck LEDs automatically turn OFF if the instrument is left in the cradle for more than 30 seconds after a passed test. 3.3 Test Failure If the detector fails the gas test, recalibrate instrument and perform another bump test. If the detector fails the Alarm Test or continues to fail the bump test see chapter 4.1. If an instrument is removed from the test unit before test completion, the: - instrument is not properly bump tested - test fails - checkmark symbol does not appear on instrument display. A failed or aborted test removes the checkmark symbol from the instrument display. 12 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

13 MSA Operation 3.4 Gas Tolerance Levels Testing time may vary based on: - instrument software version - sensor condition - gas tolerance level The gas tolerance level can be found on the label located on the bottom of the ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station. During a test, the gas tolerance level indicates where the read gas levels must be to pass the gas test. For example If a 30% gas tolerance level QuickCheck is used and the calibration cylinder contains 60 ppm CO, the instrument sensor must read above 42 ppm CO for the gas test to pass. [60 - (60*0.30) = 42]. Oxygen is the only exception to this calculation. Oxygen passes a test if the reading: - for the 20% gas tolerance unit is less than or equal to 17% O 2 - for the 30% gas tolerance unit is less than or equal to 18% O 2 - for the 40% gas tolerance unit is less than or equal to 19% O 2 - for the 50% gas tolerance unit is less than or equal to 19.5% O 2. Attention! For ALTAIR 4, a value of 15% vol must be used as a calibration concentration for O 2. The gas tolerance level indicates the accuracy of the instrument reading, verified by the bump check [based on a +0% accurate gas cylinder] as follows: LEL, CO, and H 2 S Units Gas tolerance level Accuracy 20% 80% 30% 70% 40% 60% 50% 50% GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 13

14 Maintenance MSA O 2 Unit Gas tolerance level Accuracy 20% 87% 30% 80% 40% 73% 50% 70% As a reference, a full calibration sets the instrument response to the accuracy of the calibration cylinder. 4 Maintenance Warning! Repair or alteration of the test unit, beyond the procedures described in this manual or by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA, could cause the unit to fail to perform properly. Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual. Substitution of components can seriously impair performance of the unit, alter intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. Clean with a damp cloth only when unit is unplugged. Allow to dry before providing power to the unit. 4.1 Troubleshooting The test unit operates reliably when handled properly. If the unit becomes inoperative, refer to the Troubleshooting Guidelines, which indicate the most likely causes of a problem. Inoperative units that are under warranty may be returned to MSA. 14 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

15 MSA Maintenance 4.2 Instructions for Troubleshooting Problem Description Reaction Alarm Test Failure Alarm chamber plugged with dirt or debris. Check for contamination in alarm chamber and on instrument; clean as needed. Alarm non-functional Press instrument TEST button; if no sound occurs during alarm check, contact MSA. Instrument LEDs activated, but LEDs do not light during alarm test LEDs non-functional Vibrating alarm is activated on ALTAIR or tional Vibrator Alarm non-func- ALTAIR PRO instrument, but it does not vibrate during Alarm test Gas Test Failure No gas in calibration cylinder Instrument requires calibration Calibration cylinder tubing improperly installed Station gas delivery outlet plugged with dirt. Instrument inlet is blocked Wrong calibration cylinder Wrong calibration gas concentration Regulator closed Press instrument TEST button; if LEDs are non-functional, contact MSA. Press instrument TEST button; if vibrator alarm is non-functional, contact MSA. Check pressure gauge on calibration cylinder. Calibrate instrument. Verify tubing is fully connected to station fitting. Clean gas delivery outlet. Check for blockage and remove if necessary. Verify that calibration cylinder is the same gas type as the instrument. Check manual and calibration cylinder for proper concentration. Ensure regulator is opened or turned ON before placing the instrument into the station. GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 15

16 Maintenance MSA Problem Description Reaction Station not responding to instrument Expired Cylinder Incorrect regulator The unit is not powered ALTAIR or ALTAIR PRO TEST button pressed for less than one second prior to instrument placement in station Instrument not fully seated No checkmark appears on instrument af- to test completion Instrument removed prior ter a bump test Failed test Check expiration date of calibration cylinder; replace if necessary. Verify that station is used with the recommended regulator. Check power connections to unit Remove instrument; press and hold TEST button for one full second before placing instrument into the unit Fully seat instrument in station Re-test instrument Check instrument for operation 16 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

17 MSA Technical Specifications 5 Technical Specifications For use with ALTAIR Single Gas Detector All versions Tests performed ALTAIR PRO Single Gas Detector ALTAIR 4 Gas Detector O 2, CO, CO Steel, CO Fire, H 2 S, HCN, Cl 2 and ClO 2, SO 2, NO 2 and NH 3 All versions Visual alarm activation Vibrating alarm activation with ALTAIR QuickCheck Station only Audible alarm activation and verification Sensor response to gas General pass fail indication Visual indicators LED indicators For alarm test, gas test and general pass/fail or pass and fail Flashing amber Test in progress Solid red Failed test Solid green Passed test Solid amber Test not perfomed Checkmark Displays on instrument for 24 hours following a passed test ALTAIR Quick- Check Station ALTAIR Quick- Check Station ALTAIR 4 Quick- Check Station Manual Automatic Features a 0.25 l/min manual regulator that user turns ON during testing Features a 0.25 l/min automatic regulator that pulls gas as needed Testing time Average Less than 30 seconds for ALTAIR QuickCheck Less than 1 minute for ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 17

18 Technical Specifications MSA Dimensions [L x B x H] Weight Power supply Temperature range Ingress Protection Warranty ALTAIR QuickCheck ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck ALTAIR QuickCheck ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck ALTAIR QuickCheck IP 30 ALTAIR QuickCheck ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck 16.5 cm x 12.1 cm x 5.1 cm 22.2 cm x 16.6 cm x 9.2 cm 245 g Less than 700 g 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz 6 VDC [Only use MSA power supply chapter 6] 0 C to +40 C 2 years 18 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

19 MSA Ordering Information 6 Ordering Information 6.1 ALTAIR QuickCheck Station Versions Gas type Regulator Regulator included Part No. O 2, CO, H 2 S, SO 2, NO 2 Manual *) No O 2, CO, H 2 S, SO 2, NO 2 Automatic Yes Cl 2, ClO 2 Manual *) No Cl 2, ClO 2 Automatic Yes NH 3 Manual *) No NH 3 Automatic Yes HCN Manual *) No HCN Automatic Yes *) For manual versions of the ALTAIR QuickCheck Station, a manual regulator and regulator tubing must be purchased separately. 6.2 ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station Versions Gas type 6.3 Replacement parts Regulator Gas SPAN Regulator included Part No. Ex, O 2, CO, H 2 S Automatic 50% No Ex, O 2, CO, H 2 S Automatic 40% No Ex, O 2, CO, H 2 S Automatic 30% No Ex, O 2, CO, H 2 S Automatic 20% No Description Part No. European Power Supply Vehicle Power Supply Regulator Tubing Automatic-Gas Regulator Manual Regulator Single Cylinder Holder ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Cylinder Holder GB ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station 19

20 Ordering Information MSA 6.4 ALTAIR QuickCheck Test Gas Cylinders Sensors Gas Concentration for QuickCheck Cylinder type Part No. H 2 S 40 ppm RP CO 60 ppm RP O 2 5% RP NO 2 10 ppm RP SO 2 10 ppm RP NH 3 25 ppm RP Cl 2 10 ppm RP ClO 2 2 ppm Cl 2 RP HCN 10 ppm RP ALTAIR 4 Quick Check Test Gas Cylinders Description Part No. Gas Can RP (58 l) 1.45% CH 4, 15% O 2, 60 ppm CO, 20 ppm H 2 S ALTAIR QuickCheck Station/ALTAIR 4 QuickCheck Station GB

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