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Instruction Manual

WARNING

THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO

HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE

PRODUCT. Like any piece of complex equipment, this instrument will perform

as designed only if it is used and serviced in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS

DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR

SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

The warranties made by Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the product are voided if

the product is not used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please

protect yourself and others by following them. We encourage our customers to write or call

regarding this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs.

CAUTION

For safety reasons, this equipment must be operated by qualified personnel

only. Read and understand the instruction manual completely before

operating.

In the U.S., to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-2222. To contact MSA

International, dial 1-412-967-3354 or 1-800-MSA-7777.

This manual pertains to:

North American approved instruments with Serial Number prefix "F" and "G"

Australian approved instruments with Serial Number prefix "A"

EN approved instruments with Serial Number prefix "A".

Manufactured by

MSA INSTRUMENT DIVISION

P.O. Box 427, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230

(L) Rev 11 710436

Summary of content (71 pages)

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® FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual " WARNING THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any piece of complex equipment, this instrument will perform as designed only if it is used and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. OTHERWISE IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS PRODUCT FOR THEIR SAFETY COULD SUSTAIN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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MSA Portable Instrument Warranty 1. WarrantyITEM WARRANTY PERIOD Chassis and electronics Lifetime (MSA will support product for five years after production ends) All sensors, unless otherwise specified Two years Pump and drive unit Two years Rechargeable batteries Two years This warranty does not cover filters, fuses, etc. Certain other accessories not specifically listed here may have different warranty periods.
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Instruction Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "CAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Instruction Manual Figure 2-20. FAS Canceled/OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Using the FiveStar Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Exposure Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Figure 2-21. Exposure Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Battery Conditions that can be displayed on the Battery Display Page: . . . . . . . .
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Instruction Manual Table of Contents Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2-32. STEL Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2-33. STEL Alarm Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time Weighted Average (TWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2-34. Reset TWA Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Instruction Manual FiveStar Alarm Aspirator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "! WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Aspirator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruction Manual Table of Contents Instrument Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 4-1. Instrument Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measurement Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity Reductions Expected for Batteries at Colder Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximate Battery Run Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combustible Gas Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 4-2.
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Table of Contents Instruction Manual Table 4-9. NITRIC OXIDE (appropriate models only) - Typical Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Table 4-10. NITRIC OXIDECross Reference Factors for FiveStar Calibration Using Calibration Cylinder (P/N 812144) Set to 50 ppm NO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Table 4-11.
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Instruction Manual Table of Contents Table 4-17. PHOSPHINE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chlorine Sensor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 4-19. CHLORINE Typical Performance Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 4-20.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations General Description It is your responsibility to know how to use the FiveStar Alarm. When used properly, the FiveStar Alarm will alert you to the presence of combustible gases and vapors and to atmospheres that are rich or deficient in oxygen. It will also alert you to the presence of specific toxic gases if it is equipped with sensors for those gases.
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Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations Instruction Manual • Certain materials such as: - silicone silicates lead-containing compounds such as leaded gasoline hydrogen sulfide (H2S) above 50 ppm for one minute or any exposure over 200 ppm tend to desensitize the combustible gas sensor, thereby giving erroneously low readings.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations concentration of vapors. In general, combustible gases with flash points above 100oF do not give off enough vapors, at ambient temperatures, to be detected. • When using a sampling pump and sample lines, the user must wait the appropriate time for gas to be drawn through the sample system to the sensors. Typical transport times are a maximum of 0.3 seconds per foot of sample line.
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Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations Instruction Manual " CAUTIONS • When sampling with accessory sampling lines, the shortest possible length should be used to minimize the time needed to obtain a valid reading. • Acid gases, such as carbon dioxide, will shorten the service life of the oxygen sensor. • Do not push on the center of the oxygen or the toxic gas sensor. Be especially careful when installing or replacing a sensor. Damage to the sensor may result.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations Instruction Manual Explosive Limit (LEL) or above 5% methane (CH4) by volume. In such cases the instrument’s lockalarm feature activates, preventing ambiguous readings which could occur above these concentrations. (See Chapter 4 for limits.) Instruments with Pumps or Aspirator Assemblies If using a FiveStar instrument with a sampling pump or aspirator bulb assembly, perform a blocked flow test before each day’s use.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 1, Safety and General Limitations • Please note that some instruments with electronic flow indicators can have optional aspirator bulb accessories. • The electronic flow indicators are not intended to activate when the aspirator is attached.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Chapter 2 Using the FiveStar Alarm It is your responsibility to know how to use the FiveStar Alarm. When used properly, the FiveStar Alarm will alert you to the presence of combustible gases and vapors and to atmospheres that are rich or deficient in oxygen. It will also alert you to the presence of specific toxic gases if it is equipped with sensors for those gases.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm 2. The instrument responds: • backlight flashes • screen flashes • alarm sounds • alarm lights flash • instrument electronic serial number and software version display (FIGURE 2-2) appears. After this screen, the instrument self-tests all major electronic components and the (FIGURE 2-3) display appears. Instruction Manual Figure 2-2.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm • Press PAGE (UP arrows) or RESET (DOWN arrows) to scroll through the languages. • Once the desired language displays, press ON/OFF (OK). • If a new language is selected, the instrument prompts the user to choose to display the combustible gas readings as: • percent Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Pentane OR • percent Methane. Figure 2-6.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual Figure 2-9. Time and Date Set To cancel Time Set, press PAGE (SKIP) button or wait five seconds. To set the time, press the RESET (YES) button. • The (FIGURE 2-10) display appears. Figure 2-10. Time Set • The hour flashes. • Press the PAGE button to lower the hours (19:05 is 7:05 P.M.). • Press RESET to raise the hours. • Press the ON/OFF button to accept the new number. • The minutes now flash. • Adjust as needed.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm • The (FIGURE 2-12) display appears. Figure 2-12. Date Set To cancel the date set, press the PAGE (SKIP) button or wait five seconds. To set the time, press the RESET (YES) button and the (FIGURE 2-13) display appears. Figure 2-13. Day, Month, Year • The Year is underlined. • Press the PAGE button to lower the year. • Press RESET to raise the year. • Press ON/OFF to accept the year setting and move on. • The month is now underlined.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm • When the selected date has been accepted, the (FIGURE 2-14) display appears. NOTE: The instrument is equipped with a small battery to retain time settings when the battery pack is detached. If your instrument does not maintain the proper time consistently, return it to your nearest Service Center to have this battery replaced. Instruction Manual Figure 2-14.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm The instrument steps through two screens, showing the units and gases installed respectively as shown in (FIGURE 2-17) and (FIGURE 2-18). Figure 2-17. Units Measured Figure 2-18. Gases Measured If the "Display Alarms" option is enabled, the user is prompted to decide if they want to view the alarms (FIGURE 2-15).
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual Persons responsible for the use of the FiveStar Alarm must determine whether or not the Fresh Air Setup option should be used. The user’s abilities, training and normal work practices must be considered when making this decision. • When the (FIGURE 2-19) display appears, the FiveStar Alarm is ready for its Fresh Air Set Up. Figure 2-19. Fresh Air Set-up To Proceed With Fresh Air Setup: 1.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm • Display enters Exposure page. • Display begins to show gas readings. • The instrument is ready for use. If the sensors drift off of zero a few minutes after being turned ON, move to fresh air; then, try the Fresh Air Setup again. Using the FiveStar Alarm The FiveStar Alarm has three standard and three optional display pages. You can move sequentially from one to the next by pressing the PAGE button.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual To see the gas units (FIGURE 2-22) press the ON/OFF button. To change from the Exposure display to the Battery Condition page, press the PAGE button. Battery Condition The FiveStar Alarm displays battery condition in one of two ways, depending on type of battery pack installed.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm • The instrument will continue to operate until the power is turned OFF or the battery condition is at BATTERY SHUTDOWN level. Approximate Voltage Readings for Replaceable Battery Pack Alarms WARNING SHUT-DOWNS 3.3 VOLTS 3.1 VOLTS • BATTERY SHUTDOWN: the battery is no longer able to operate the instrument, and: • BATTERY SHUTDOWN appears in place of the Exposure Display Page. Horn sounds continuously and cannot be reset.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual " WARNING Do not use rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries in Replaceable Battery Packs. The Replaceable battery warning and alarm setpoints are not optimized for nickel cadmium batteries. The low battery warning and alarm could occur too quickly to be noticed. If you do use nickel cadmium batteries in the Replaceable battery pack you could be injured or killed.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm 1995" would read as shown (FIGURE 2-25) at 7:06 p.m. Measuring Gas Concentrations Combustible Gases (COMB) The FiveStar Alarm detects combustible gases in the atmosphere. The Alarms sound when concentrations reach: • Alarm setpoint, or • 100% LEL (Lower Explosive Limit), or • 5% CH4 (Methane by volume) When the combustible gas indication reaches the Alarm Setpoint: • Alarm sounds • Alarm lights flash • Press the RESET button to silence the alarm.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual the contaminated area immediately. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. After moving to a safe, fresh-air environment, the alarm can be reset by turning OFF the instrument and turning it ON again. Oxygen Measurements The FiveStar Alarm detects the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm " WARNING If the TOXIC GAS alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor, leave contaminated area immediately; the ambient gas concentration has reached a preset alarm level. If using the instrument as an inspection device, do not enter area without proper protection. Failure to follow this warning will cause over-exposure to toxic gases which can result in serious personal injury or death.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual cylinders to introduce other calibration gases.) If the readings are not within these limits, the FiveStar Alarm requires recalibration. See "Autocalibration" later in this Chapter or, if autocalibration is not enabled, see the FiveStar Technical Manual (P/N 710440), Chapter 2, for detailed manual calibration instructions.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Figure 2-32. STEL Page Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) This shows the average exposure over a 15 minute period. When the amount of gas detected by the FiveStar Alarm is greater than the STEL limit: • On the Exposure display page, the (FIGURE 2-33) display appears. Figure 2-33. STEL Alarm Flag • Alarm sounds • Alarm lights flash • This STEL alarm display alternates with the exposure reading on the exposure page.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual " WARNING If the STEL alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor, leave contaminated area immediately; the ambient gas concentration has reached the preset STEL alarm level. Failure to follow this warning will cause over-exposure to toxic gases which can result in serious personal injury or death. The STEL alarm is calculated over a 15-minute exposure. Calculation examples are as follows.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm When the amount of gas detected by the FiveStar Alarm is greater than the eight-hour TWA limit: • Alarm sounds • Alarm lights flash • On the Exposure display page, the TWA alarm flag displays. " WARNING If the TWA alarm condition is reached while using the instrument as a personal or area monitor, leave contaminated area immediately; the ambient gas concentration has reached the preset TWA alarm level.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual Setting a Tag 1. Press the PAGE button until the (FIGURE 2-35) screen appears: 2. Press the RESET (YES) button. • A screen showing the last saved data tag appears (FIGURE 2-36). 3. Press OK to accept the alphanumeric tag or press EDIT to change the tag. • If no button is pressed within 10 seconds, this data tag is automatically stored. • The display returns to the Measure Gases Page. a. If you press EDIT, a screen similar to (FIGURE 2-37) appears. b.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Table 2-1. Autocalibration Allowable Sensors & Required Calibration Cylinders AUTOCALIBRATION ALLOWABLE SENSORS COMBUSTIBLE OXYGEN CARBON MONOXIDE HYDROGEN SULFIDE EXPECTED GAS CONCENTRATION THREE-GAS CYLINDER (MSA P/N 10010162) FOUR-GAS CYLINDER (MSA P/N 804770 OR P/N 711058) 58% 15% 300 PPM ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 10 PPM ✔ If any other sensors are installed in the instrument, the feature is automatically disabled.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual or the calibration cap (if a pump was not used). • The instrument then automatically returns to the Measure Gas mode. NOTE: The autocalibration procedure adjusts the span value for any sensors which pass the test. Sensors that fail autocalibration are left unchanged. NOTE: Since residual gas may be present, the instrument may briefly go into an exposure alarm after the calibration sequence is completed.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Turning OFF the FiveStar Alarm Push and hold the ON/OFF button for three seconds. • The (FIGURE 2-45) countdown appears. Figure 2-45. Power Down Battery Pack Removal 1. Turn the power OFF by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for five seconds. • POWER OFF appears on the display. " CAUTION Do not remove battery pack while instrument is still ON. Failure to turn instrument OFF prior to removing the battery pack could damage the instrument.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual TM PulseCheck Pump Module Through simple attachment, the PulseCheck Pump Module allows you to change from diffusion operation to pumped operation. The pump may be attached temporarily (for remote sampling) or permanently, depending on your requirements. • Prior to pump attachment, verify FiveStar battery contacts are clean and unobstructed. • Inside the Pump Module and below the Figure 2-47.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm • Do not over-tighten the screws as damage can occur. Turn ON Instrument and Verify Proper Operation 1. Turn ON the FiveStar Unit. • The pump motor will start fast, then slow down as the instrument adjusts the power to run the pump. 2. Once the gas readings are displayed, plug the free end of the sampling line or probe. The pump motor shuts down and an alarm sounds. (The readings on the display may change.) When the pump inlet/sample Figure 2-48.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual NOTE: When the instrument is in a gas alarm, the pump alarm may not display until after the gas alarm is cleared. "!CAUTION Never let the end of the sampling line touch or go under any liquid surface. If liquid is sucked into the instrument, readings will be inaccurate and the instrument could be damaged. We recommend the use of an MSA Sample Probe (part no.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm " WARNING Certain gases may react with the Aspirator Assembly; this may cause lower than actual readings. If these gases are suspected, re-verify readings in the diffusion mode by removing the Aspirator Assembly or by using Pump Module (P/N 710790). Attaching the Aspirator Assembly 1. Remove the two sensor lid screws located closest to the display face.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual NOTE: Due to pulsations introduced by the Aspirator Bulb Assembly, instability of readings may occur. Before noting the readings, allow readings to stabilize for three or four seconds after the bulb is squeezed. " CAUTION Do not permit the end of the sampling line to touch or go under any liquid surface. If liquid is sucked into the instrument, readings will be inaccurate and the instrument could be damaged.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm 4. Remove the water trap filter and replace. Removing Sampling Equipment 1. Turn OFF the FiveStar Alarm. 2. Unscrew the connector ring on the sampling line; remove sampling line. Keying Series Red/Series Green Battery Packs Instruments built after February, 1999 are designed to accept keyed battery packs conforming to: • North American standards (marked "SERIES GREEN") or to • European/Australian standards (marked "SERIES RED").
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual the connector slot with a small, sharp object (e.g., thumbtack). • Never use a battery pack built prior to February 1999 with an instrument built to conform with European or Australian standards. Recharging Ni-Cad and NiMH Battery Packs The FiveStar Ni-Cad rechargeable battery packs are charged using the MSA Omega® battery charging system or the MSA FiveStar Fast Charger.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Recharge Times OMEGA CHARGER (NiCd Only) FAST CHARGER 16 hours WITHOUT TOPPING WITH TOPPING 5 hours 7 hours The battery pack may be charged when it is connected to the FiveStar Alarm or when it is removed. If the battery pack is connected to the FiveStar Alarm: 1. Turn OFF the instrument and insert it into the charge stand. 2. Insert the charger plug into the jack on the charge stand. 3. Plug the charger into a matching receptacle.
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Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm Instruction Manual Figure 2-53. Battery and Fuse Location 3. Open the pack and remove the old batteries. (FIGURE 2-53). • Be sure to follow local regulations regarding battery disposal. 4. Install the new batteries. " CAUTION When replacing the batteries in the pack, be sure to observe the direction of the positive (+) battery terminals.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 2, Using the FiveStar Alarm 6. Install the battery pack on the instrument. • If fresh batteries fail to properly initialize your instrument, verify proper battery installation. To Replace the Fuse If the battery pack fuse has blown: 1. Remove and open the battery pack. 2. Locate and remove the blown fuse (FIGURE 2-53). NOTE: Non-operational fuses do not provide a visual indication.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 3, General Maintenance Chapter 3 General Maintenance As with all electronic equipment, the FiveStar Alarm will operate only if it is cared for and maintained properly. "!WARNING Repair or alteration of the FiveStar Alarm 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.
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Chapter 3, General Maintenance Instruction Manual The sensor cover plate contains holes for five sensors. In instruments with less than five sensors, some of these holes are permanently blocked with special sealing membranes. Do not puncture these membranes; otherwise, erroneous gas readings can result. Storage Store your FiveStar Alarm in a safe, dry place when it is not in use. The optimum storage temperature is between 23 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 and 40 degrees Celsius).
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Instruction Manual Chapter 3, General Maintenance 2. Pack the FiveStar Alarm in its original shipping container with suitable padding. If the original container is unavailable, an equivalent container may be substituted if necessary. In either case, seal the instrument in a plastic bag to protect it from moisture. Protect the FiveStar Alarm from the rigors of handling with sufficient padding. Damage due to improper packaging or damage in shipment is not covered by the instrument’s warranty.
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Chapter 3, General Maintenance Instruction Manual Water Filter 1. Remove the clear filter housing cover. 2. Carefully lift out the O-ring and white plastic disk resting in the pump housing. 3. Replace the water filter, placing it carefully into the molded recess on the pump housing. NOTE: When replacing the filter, be sure to handle the new one carefully, by the edges only, as it is easily torn. Install the filters in the correct order. 4.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Chapter 4 Performance Specifications Instrument Specifications Table 4-1.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Approximate Battery Run Times NORTH AMERICAN APPROVED INSTRUMENT BATTERY TYPE FIVESTAR Alarm OPERATING TIME (WITHOUT DERATING/ AT 20oC) WITHOUT PUMP WITH PUMP Ni Cad Standard 10-12 hours 8-10 hours NiMH Heavy-duty 18-21 hours 14-16 hours Lithium 11 hours 9 hours Alkaline 7 hours 5 hours EN AND AUSTRALIAN APPROVED INSTRUMENT BATTERY TYPE FIVESTAR Alarm OPERATING TIME (WITHOUT DERATING/ AT 20oC) WITHOUT PUMP WITH PUMP Ni Cad Standard
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Combustible Gas Sensor Specifications Table 4-2. COMBUSTIBLE GAS - Typical Performance Specifications RANGE RESOLUTION REPRODUCIBILITY RESPONSE TIME 0 to 100% LEL or 0 to 5% CH4 1% LEL or 0.1% CH4 3% LEL to 50% LEL reading 5% LEL to full scale or 0.2% CH4 to 2.5% Methane 0.3% CH4 to full scale 90% of final reading in 30 seconds (normal temperature range)* *See TABLE 4-1, NOTE 1. Table 4-3.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Oxygen Sensor Specifications Table 4-4. OXYGEN - Typical Performance Specifications 0 to 25% O2 RANGE 0.1% O2 RESOLUTION REPRODUCIBILITY 0.5% O2, for 18 to 25% O2; 0.8% for less than 18% RESPONSE TIME 30 seconds (normal temperature range)* 3 minutes (extended temperature range) *See TABLE 4-1, NOTE 1.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Carbon Monoxide Sensor Specifications Table 4-5. CARBON MONOXIDE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 2000 ppm CO RESOLUTION 1 ppm CO REPRODUCIBILITY +2 ppm CO or 10% of reading, whichever is greater RESPONSE TIME 90% of final reading in 30 seconds (normal temperature range) Table 4-6.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Hydrogen Sulfide Sensor Specifications Table 4-7. HYDROGEN SULFIDE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 500 ppm H2S (200 ppm before August of 1999) RESOLUTION 1 ppm H2S +2 ppm H2S or REPRODUCIBILITY 10% of reading, whichever is greater RESPONSE TIME 90% of final reading in 30 seconds* (normal temperature range) *See TABLE 4-1, NOTE 1. Table 4-8.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Nitric Oxide Sensor Specifications Table 4-9. NITRIC OXIDE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 100 ppm RESOLUTION 1 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY +2 ppm or +10% of reading, whichever is greater RESPONSE TIME 25 seconds* *See TABLE 4-1, NOTE 1. Table 4-10.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor Specifications Table 4-11. NITROGEN DIOXIDE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 100 ppm RESOLUTION 0.5 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY +2 ppm or +10% of reading, whichever is greater RESPONSE TIME 50 seconds* *See TABLE 4-1, NOTE 1. Table 4-12.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Sulfur Dioxide Sensor Specifications Table 4-13. SULFUR DIOXIDE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 100 ppm RESOLUTION 0.5 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY +2 ppm or +10% of reading, whichever is greater RESPONSE TIME 50 seconds* *See TABLE 4-1, NOTE 1. Table 4-14.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Ammonia Sensor Specifications Table 4-15. AMMONIA (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 50 ppm RESOLUTION 1 ppm RESPONSE TIME t50 = 18 seconds t90 = 310 seconds TEMPERATURE RANGE -30 to +30oC General Information The Ammonia Sensor helps provide an indication of exposure to toxic ammonia gas.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Figure 4-1. Ammonia Sensor Zero Stability Table 4-16. AMMONIA Cross Reference Factors GAS CONCENTRATION (PPM) SENSOR RESPONSE (PPM) Carbon Monoxide 300 0 Hydrogen Sulfide 15 (approx.) 15 Sulfur Dioxide Nitric Oxide 5 (approx.) 4 35 (approx.) 7 Nitrogen Dioxide 5 0 Chlorine 1 (approx.) 0.5 200 0 Hydrogen Cyanide 10 (approx.) 0.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Phosphine Sensor Specifications Table 4-17. PHOSPHINE (appropriate models only) Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 5 ppm RESOLUTION 0.05 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY +0.2 ppm or +10% of reading, whichever is greater RESPONSE TIME time to 90% = 80 seconds Table 4-18.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Chlorine Sensor Specifications Table 4-19. CHLORINE Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 20 ppm RESOLUTION 0.1 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY +15% at 10 ppm applied RESPONSE TIME t50 = 25 seconds t90 = 100 seconds Table 4-20.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual 1. If condensation in the sample line is suspected, dry the sample line by running the pump module with the sample line attached in a low humidity atmosphere. 2. To verify operation of a FiveStar unit equipped with a chlorine sensor, perform response check with the sample line in place. 3.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Chlorine Dioxide Sensor Specifications Table 4-21. CHLORINE DIOXIDE Typical Performance Specifications RANGE 0 to 4.95 ppm RESOLUTION 0.05 ppm REPRODUCIBILITY +0.10 ppm RESPONSE TIME t50 = 25 seconds t90 = 90 seconds Table 4-22. CHLORINE DIOXIDE - Cross Reference Factors for FiveStar Calibration Using Calibration Cylinder (P/N 806740) Set to 4.
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Chapter 4, Performance Specifications Instruction Manual 2. To verify operation of a FiveStar unit equipped with a chlorine dioxide sensor, perform response check with the sample line in place. 3. Since chlorine dioxide is not readily available in cylinders, it is recommended that either chlorine gas or a chlorine dioxide generator be used to perform the chlorine dioxide calibration check. When using chlorine as a check gas, the reading should be 1/2 (50%) of the known concentration of the cylinder (e.g.
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Instruction Manual Chapter 5, Accessories Parts List Chapter 5 Accessories Parts List Table 5-1. Parts List NORTH AMERICAN APPROVED INSTRUMENT PART AUSTRALIAN EN APPROVED APPROVED INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT NICKEL PLATED BLACK ABS PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. Pump Assembly 10008609 710790 10007440 10008724 Aspirator Assembly 10008608 710959 10009305 10008608 Calibration Cap 710824 710824 710824 Probe - 1 ft. 800332 800332 * Probe - 3 ft. 800333 800333 * Sampling Line - 5 ft.
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Chapter 5, Accessories Parts List Instruction Manual Table 5-2. Battery Pack and Charger Parts List NORTH AMERICAN APPROVED PART NO. AUSTRALIAN APPROVED PART NO. EN APPROVED PART NO.