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1. The three versions are functionally identical and are differentiated by the keypad pushbuttons on the MEDIA eM Passport Alarm front panel EA S i The U S versions use English words on the pushbutton descriptions while the International version uses O internationally recognized symbols or icons ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX Figure 2 U S Version f Current Production Illustrations in this manual are representative of the U S current production version FIGURE 2 Refer to FIGURE 1 for the U S ig MEA PASSPORT Rersone original version and FIGURE 3 for COMB Oz the International equivalents to the front panel pushbuttons 9 oO Figure 3 International Version Instruction Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations 1 1 Certifications eee 1 1 Electromagnetic Interference 1 1 WARNING 3 sali hika na mati eave came Apan 1 2 CAUTIONS see nan iis bagalan hang a E 1 4 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm 2 1 Preparation na nasi cot ates LANG wach we LATA DULA 2 1 Battery Pack Installation 0000 e eee 2 1 Figure 2 1 Battery Pack Installation 2 1 Figure 2 2 Self Test 2 2 Figure 2 3 Operating Beep No Yes 2 2 Figure2. A WARNING kgs manawa rh aan actions sane Salk 2 20 To Proceed With Fresh Air Setup 2 21 Figure 2 25 Fresh Air Set up 2 201 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Table of Contents To Bypass The Fresh Air Set Up 2 22 Turning OFF the Passport Alarm 2 22 Figure 2 26 Power Down 2 05 2 22 Battery Pack Removal 2 2 0 2 22 Recharging Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd Battery Packs 2 23 Figure 2 27 Ni Cd Charger 120V version shown 2 23 Chapter 3 General Maintenance 0000e eee e eens 3 1 A WARNING gg a Aah paga kaa KG eth eit 3 1 Cleaning and Routine Care 0a 3 1 A CAUTION of Siete dah uh Da mea tnd Naan 3 1 Figure 3 1 Sensor Cover Plate 3 1 Storage i NLNG AG a ARN PDA 3 2 Storage for Models with Nitric Oxide NO Sensors 3 2 A WARNING os mama ban Naan ba Laan 3 2 Shipment WA kasam tek Owed de oe ape Sed tte ban 3 2 Chapter 4 Performance Specifications a 4 1 Performance Specifications 4 1 Relative Responses to Combustible Gases 4 2 Interference Gases Cross Sensitivity 4 3 Carbon Monoxide Sensors 4 3 Hydrogen Sulfide Sensors 4 3 Nitric Oxide Sensors 00 0 eens 4 3 Nitric Dioxide Sensors 4 3 Sulfur Dioxide Sensors 4 3 Chapter 5 Pans bia aa
3. of final reading in 30 seconds Response Time normal temperature range Range 0 to 25 O2 Resolution 0 1 O2 OXYGEN Reproducibility 0 3 O2 for 2 to 25 O2 90 of 30 seconds normal temperature range Response Time final reading 3 minutes extended temperature range Range 1000 ppm CO CARBON Resolution 1 ppm CO MONOXIDE 2 ppm CO or APPROPRIATE Reproducibility MODELS ONLY 10 of reading whichever is greater Response Time 90 of final reading in 40 seconds normal temperature range HYDROGEN SULFIDE APPROPRIATE MODELS ONLY Range 50 ppm H2S Resolution 1 ppm H2S 2 ppm H2S or Reproducibility 10 of reading whichever is greater Response Time 90 of final reading in 65 seconds normal temperature range NITROGEN DIOXIDE APPROPRIATE MODELS ONLY Range 20 ppm NO2 Resolution 1 ppm NO2 2 ppm NO or Reproducibility 10 of reading whichever is greater Response Time 90 of final reading in 50 seconds normal temperature range NITRIC OXIDE APPROPRIATE MODELS ONLY Range 100 ppm NO Resolution 1 ppm NO 2 ppm NO or Reproducibility 10 of reading whichever is greater Response Time 90 of final reading in 120 seconds normal temperature range SULFUR DIOXIDE APPROPRIATE MODELS ONLY Range 20 ppm SO Resolution 1 ppm SO 2 ppm SO2 or Reproducibility 10 of reading whichever is g
4. 1 compressed air Sensor Cover Plate Do not attempt to clean the sensor cover plate while it is in place otherwise the sensors may be damaged The tops of sensors are very fragile Do not touch or apply pressure to the tops of any sensors If a sensor is damaged it may cause the instrument to give false readings Passport Personal Alarm 3 1 Chapter 3 General Maintenance Instruction Manual The sensor cover plate contains holes for five sensors In instruments with ess than five sensors some of these holes are permanently blocked with special sealing membranes Do not puncture these membranes or erroneous gas readings may result Storage Store your Passport Alarm in a safe dry place when it is not in use Be sure that the storage area temperature is between 23 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit 5 and 40 degrees Celsius e When the Passport Alarm is stored for more than one month rechargeable battery packs should be periodically charged to prevent battery damage Storage for Models with Nitric Oxide NO Sensors These models draw a small amount of power at all times even when turned OFF in order to maintain a voltage on toxic gas sensors and keep them ready for immediate use e When the Passport Alarm is stored for less than 20 days recharge the rechargeable battery pack or replace alkaline batteries before storing e To store these models for more than 20 days attach the unit to a battery charger and charge with
5. 1 Turn the power OFF by pressing and holding the ON OFF button for five seconds e POWER OFF appears on the display 2 Turn the quarter turn fastener on the back of the instrument in a counterclockwise direction 3 Slide the battery pack away from the sensor face 2 22 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Recharging Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd Battery Packs The Passport Ni Cd rechargeable battery packs are charged using the Omega battery charging system only Look for the Omega symbol Q on the battery pack and charger to make sure they are compatible Use of any other charger may damage or improperly charge the batteries The battery pack will be fully recharged after 16 hours The Passport unit should be turned off or the battery pack should be removed from the Passport unit during charging Be certain that the charger is properly connected by checking to see that the charger s LED is lit No matter how long the Passport unit was run one hour or a full shift the battery pack can be left on charge indefinitely without causing damage providing that the battery pack was recharged at room temperature The Omega charger will recharge but not over charge the battery pack The battery pack may be charged when it is connected to the Passport Alarm or when it is removed If the battery pack is connected to the Passport Alarm 1 Tum OFF the instrument 2 Insert the charg
6. 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual completely discharged This clock battery has a much longer life if a charged battery pack is installed on the Passport Personal Alarm If the clock is not holding the correct time when the battery pack is reinstalled the clock battery is dead Either replace the main board or send the Passport Personal Alarm to a service center to have a new battery soldered onto the main board e POWER OFF displays for a few seconds and the instrument turns OFF B MGa PASSPORT Geszene COMB O2 POWER OFF ppm TOX pem TOX pem TOX j aS Figure 2 10 Power OFF e The Passport Alarm is ready for use after a calibration or response check is performed Turning ON the Passport Personal Alarm Push the ON OFF button e The display flashes and reads le MEA PASSPORT 3er COMB O2 MEASURE POWER ON ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 11 Measure Power ON e The display backlight flashes 2 6 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm e The alarm lights flash e The alarm sounds and stops e The display reads a MGa PASSPORT ferzen2 COMB Oz MEASURE PLEASE WAIT i ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX O Figure 2 12 Measure Please wait If the Fresh Air Setup FAS feature is enabled the combustible and toxic sensors can be zeroed and the oxygen se
7. 2 19 Reset Peak Readings 2 14 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm 2 Press the RESET YES button to reset peak readings or press the PAGE NO button or wait 15 seconds to cancel Press the PAGE button to move to Short Term Exposure Limit STEL This shows the average exposure over a 15 minute period When the amount of gas detected by the Passport Alarm is greater than the STEL limit e On the Exposure display page the screen displays R MSA PASSPORT feger COMB O2 nw ZL EL NN N T5TEL NNNN NNNN ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 20 STEL Alarm Flag e Alarm sounds e Alarm lights flash To reset the alarm e Inthe STEL display press the RESET button When the STEL alarm sounds you may be exposed to a concentration of gas that is dangerous to your life and health You must follow your company s work and safety procedures If you do not follow those procedures you could be seriously injured or killed Press the PAGE button to move to Time Weighted Average TWA TWA is the average exposure since the TWA reading was reset The TWA reading may be reset using the following procedure Passport Personal Alarm 2 15 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual e Turn the Passport Alarm OFF for eight or more hours or e Press the PAGE button until the TWA screen appears e Press the
8. Probe 801582 Charger Omega 120 VAC 494716 Charger Omega 220 VAC 495965 Charger Omega 110 220 VAC Five Unit 801759 Charger Omega 12 volt 800525 Calibration Kit Model RP with 0 25 lpm Regulator 477149 Calibration Gas LEL pentane simulant 15 O2 478192 Calibration Gas LEL pentane simulant 15 O2 60 ppm CO 478191 Calibration Gas 10 ppm H2S 467898 Sita ete 804770 Calibration Gas LEL pentane simulant 15 O2 10 ppm H2S 804769 Quick connect Calibration Adapter 636246 Calibration Kit Ampoule Type 471735 CLz Ampoule 471673 HCN Ampoule 471675 SO Ampoule 485461 NO2 Ampoule 485462 NO Ampoule 493663 Passport Personal Alarm 5 1 Appendix A Supplemental Instructions for Passport Instruments Supplied with Chlorine Cl2 Sensors Due to a natural characteristic of chlorine gas ambient humidity and sample line material can react with chlorine to cause the chlorine concentration response to be lower than actual concentrations It is therefore necessary when sampling for chlorine to use a dry Teflon sample line 1 If condensation in the sample line is suspected dry the sample line by running the pump module with the sample line attached This must be done in a low humidity non condensing atmosphere 2 To verify operation of a Passport unit equipped with a chlorine sensor perform the Passport response check with the sample line in place to verify that chlorine will reach the sensor 3 Since limited sample line lengths w
9. RESET button the message appears on the display B Maa PASSPORT 5er3ana COMB Oz RESET TWA NO YES ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX ODA Figure 2 21 Reset TWA Page e Press the RESET YES button When the amount of gas detected by the Passport Alarm is greater than the eight hour TWA limit e Alarm sounds e Alarm lights flash e On the Exposure display page the screen displays the TWA alarm flag The TWA alarm is calculated over an eight hour exposure Calculation examples are as follows e 1 hour exposure of 50 PPM 1 hour x 50 PPM 7 hours x O PPM 8 hours e 4 hour exposure of 50 PPM 4 hour exposure of 100 PPM 6 25 PPM 4 hours x 50 PPM 4 hours x 100 PPM 8 hours Saar e 12 hour exposure of 100 PPM 12 hours x 100 PPM 150 PPM 8 hours NOTE The accumulated reading is always divided by eight hours 2 16 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm To reset the alarm e Inthe TWA display press the RESET button When the TWA alarm sounds you may be exposed to a concentration of gas that is dangerous to your life and health You must follow your company s work and safety procedures If you do not follow those procedures you could be seriously injured or killed You may press PAGE button to move to the Exposure display Optional Sampling Equipment Sampling lines and related equipment permit sampl
10. aa a Na A Sees 5 1 Table 5 1 Parts List 0 5 1 Appendix A Supplemental Instructions for Passport Instruments Supplied with Chlorine CI2 Sensors A 1 A WARNING 2 aida ban KA AGA A 2 Interference Gases Cross Sensitivity A 2 Appendix B Data Tagging vic ai ada K Rake sk DEAR LANG B 1 Passport Personal Alarm TOC 3 Instruction Manual Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations Certifications Tests completed by MSA verify that the Passport Personal Alarm meets applicable industry and government standards as of date of manufacture including those for Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Interference This equipment has been type 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 This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p
11. accordance with local health and safety regulations A calibration check should be included as part of a routine inspection of this instrument to ensure it is operating properly and readings are accurate See the Passport Portable Alarm Technical Manual for calibration procedure details and calibration kit part numbers Passport Personal Alarm 1 3 Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations Instruction Manual Use only genuine MSA replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual Substitution of components may seriously impair instrument performance alter intrinsic safety characteristics or void agency approvals Repair or alteration of the Passport Alarm beyond the procedures described in this manual could cause the instrument to fail to perform properly 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 This instrument is designed for use only with the battery chargers listed in this manual Use of other battery chargers may result in damage to the battery pack and instrument Before each day s use perform a calibration check see Chapter 2 Calibration Check and check the pump if used for proper operation See Chapter 2 Pump Operation 1 4 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual
12. calibration pressure Combustible gases will burn or explode only when the fuel air mixture is within certain proportions The minimum concentration of a particular combustible gas in air which can be ignited is defined as the Lower Explosive Limit LEL In some references the term Lower Flammability Limit LFL is used Combustible gas readings with an OVER alarm in the display indicate an amount of gas which may be above the Lower Explosive Limit LEL or above 5 methane CHa by volume Such readings are beyond the accurate range of the sensor See Chapter 4 for limits When sampling with accessory sampling lines the shortest possible length should be used to minimize the time needed to obtain a valid reading When sampling over liquids the end of the sampling line must not touch the surface of the liquid Otherwise liquids may enter the instrument causing internal damage In addition sample gas may be blocked from entering the line and a false reading may occur Obsiruction of the sensor holes in the instrument case causes erroneous readings These holes must be kept open at all times Do not use compressed air to clean the sensor holes excessive pressure at the face of the sensors could damage them Do not use MSA Lead Inhibitor Filters with this instrument Loss of sensitivity may result Battery packs must be recharged in a non hazardous location free of combustible gases and vapors Dispose of used batteries in
13. instrument could be damaged We recommend the use of an MSA Sample Probe part no 497600 800332 800333 or equivalent containing a special membrane filter permeable to gas but impermeable to water to prevent such an occurrence Removing Sampling Equipment 1 Turn OFF the Passport Alarm 2 Unscrew the connector ring on the sampling line and remove the sampling line Fresh Air Set Up Option for automatic zero adjustment of the Passport Alarm sensors NOTE The Fresh Air setup has limits If a dangerous level of gas is present the Passport Alarm ignores the FAS command and goes into alarm Do not activate the fresh air setup unless you are certain you are in fresh uncontaminated air otherwise inaccurate readings may occur These inaccurate readings may falsely indicate that a hazardous atmosphere is safe and injury or death could occur If you have any doubts as to the quality of the surrounding air do not use the fresh air setup feature When the display reads 2 20 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm MSA PASSPORT ferzene COMB 05 FRESH AIR SETUP Ng PEs ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX a Figure 2 25 Fresh Air Set up The Passport Alarm is ready for its Fresh Air Set Up To Proceed With Fresh Air Setup 1 Press the RESET YES button the display reads FRESH AIR SET UP PLEASE WAIT a When the display reads
14. the proper MSA charger or periodically replace alkaline batteries with fresh cells After storage always recheck the calibration of the instrument before use During storage sensors may drift or become inoperative and may not provide warnings of danger to the health and lives of users Shipment 1 Remove the battery pack before shipment When the Passport Alarm is returned for repairs disconnect the normally used battery pack from the unit and include it in the container 3 2 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 3 General Maintenance 2 Pack the Passport Alarm in its original shipping container with suitable padding If the original container is unavailable ask your MSA representative for a replacement 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 Passport 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 Passport Personal Alarm 3 3 Instruction Manual Chapter 4 Performance Specifications Performance Specifications Chapter 4 Performance Specifications 0 to 100 LEL or Range 0 to 5 CHa Resolution era MBUSTIBLE o ae 3 LEL to 50 LEL reading Reproducibility 5 LEL to full scale or 0 2 CH3 to 2 5 Methane 0 3 CH3 to full scale 90
15. 17 1 MSA Portable Instrument Warranty Warranty This product has a warranty on the chassis and electronics This warranty does not apply to expendable or consumable parts whose normal life expectancy is less than one 1 year such as but not limited to batteries sensors and pump drive units Combustible gas sensors oxygen sensors carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide sensors battery packs and pumps are limited to one year from date of sale This warranty does not cover filters fuses etc Certain sensors and other accessories not specifically listed here may have different warranty periods This warranty is valid only if the product is maintained and used in accordance with Seller s instructions and or recommendations The Seller shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from physical abuse or misuse of the product No agent employee or representative of the Seller has any authority to bind the Seller to any affirmation representation or warranty concerning this product Seller makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by the Seller but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF SELLE
16. 2 4 Time and Date Set 2 3 Figure 2 5 Power OFF 00w aaa 2 3 Figure 2 6 Time Set 0 0a 2 4 Figure 2 7 Time Set Complete 2 4 Figure 2 8 Day Month Year 2 5 Figure 2 9 Date Set Complete 2 5 Turning ON the Passport Personal Alarm 2 6 Figure 2 10 Power OFF 00 0005 2 6 Figure 2 11 Measure Power ON 2 6 Using the Passport Personal Alarm 2 7 Figure 2 12 Measure Please wait 2 7 Exposure Displays maa eccrne eee GL ERA maha NG 2 8 Figure 2 13 Exposure Page 2 8 Figure 2 14 Battery Condition 2 8 ANARNING ag seats cll are ang NA NANG BAN ka NAWA 2 9 ANARNING ooann aaan Stes BITIWAN ace nG 2 9 Time Display 000 cece eee eee eee 2 10 Calibration Check 0 00 c eee eee 2 10 PORTION pa nada na Baat aco nes omelet 2 10 Figure 2 15 Time Display 2 10 Measuring Gas Concentrations 00005 2 11 Combustible Gases COMB 2 11 Figure 2 16 Combustible Gas Alarm Flag 2 11 Passport Personal Alarm TOC 1 Table of Contents Instruction Manual A WARNING amma AK aa Aa nba 2 12 A CAUTION 1 pal eae ele GA LANG AA 2 12 Ak CAUTION HE as stat 0na a kaaa Go Sum ad ag a 2 12 Oxygen Measurements aaa 2 12 A WARNING path Kia sors c fk Kanan aa waka 2 13 Toxic Gas M
17. Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm It is your responsibility to know how to use the Passport Personal Alarm When used properly the Passport 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 These conditions are displayed clearly and simultaneously on the face of the instrument Alarm levels are set at the factory and meet the most commonly accepted standards see Chapter 4 for details Setpoints can be changed to meet specific conditions Preparation Battery Pack Installation Figure 2 1 Battery Pack Installation 1 Slide the battery pack toward the sensor face of the instrument and turn the quarter turn fastener on the bottom of the instrument in a clockwise direction Passport Personal Alarm 2 1 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual 2 The instrument responds e backlight flashes e screen flashes e alarm sounds e alarm lights flash e major electronic components are tested automatically Ha PASSPORT Reczere COMB Oz SELF TEST PLEASE WAIT ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX Figure 2 2 Self Test After tests are completed either ERROR or OK appears on the display screen When ERROR appears e Alarm sounds see the Troublesho
18. FRESH AIR SET UP ERROR CANCELED e Alarm sounds e Lights flash 1 Push the RESET button 2 Make certain the Passport Personal Alarm is in fresh air move to another location if necessary Allow the Passport Alarm to warm up for a few minutes toallow the sensors to stabilize Turn the Passport Alarm OFF and then back ON again 3 If the Passport Alarm cancels the Fresh air Setup request again calibration adjustments may be required Report to the person responsible for Passport Alarm maintenance Do not use the instrument for protection b When the Fresh Air Setup is completed Instrument enters the Exposure display page and displays gas readings Passport Personal Alarm 2 21 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual e Instrument is ready for use To Bypass The Fresh Air Set Up Press the PAGE NO button or wait five seconds e Display enters Exposure page e Display begins to show gas readings e The instrument is ready for use If the sensors drift off of zero a few minutes after being turned ON allow the Passport Alarm to warm up for 15 minutes then try the Fresh Air Setup again Turning OFF the Passport Alarm Push the ON OFF button and hold it for five seconds A countdown appears Battery Pack Removal a Moa PASSPORT feczere COMB Oz TO TURN OFF HOLD POWER FOR 5 SEC ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX homens Figure 2 26 Power Down
19. L NN N NNNN NNNN NNNN ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX aS Figure 2 13 Exposure Page Battery Condition The display reads a MEN PASSPORT Sger COMB O2 BATTERY 0 60 OOO w VOLTS ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 14 Battery Condition e v v is the voltage from the battery e cccc_ is one of three battery conditions that can be displayed on the Battery display page 2 8 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm e OK enough voltage to function properly e LOW e BATT appears in the Exposure Display Page e Horn sounds Press the RESET button to silence it e After initial LOW warning the horn sounds approximately every five minutes e The battery will operate the Passport Alarm for approximately 10 more minutes provided the RESET button is pressed after each warning e The instrument will continue to operate until the power is turned OFF or the battery condition is at BATTERY SHUTDOWN level BATTERY SHUTDOWN the battery is no longer able to operate the instrument and e BATTERY SHUTDOWN appears in place of the Exposure Display Page Horn sounds continuously and cannot be reset e Alarm lights flash e No other pages can be viewed e After approximately five minutes the instrument shuts down automatically When the Battery Shutdown condition sounds stop using the instrument It cannot alert you of potential hazards because i
20. MSA Passport Personal 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 the PASSPORT PERSONAL ALARM 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 4h 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 3000 or 1 800 MSA 7777 This manual pertains to instruments with Serial Number prefix C MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY 2005 All Rights Reserved Manufactured by MSA INSTRUMENT DIVISION P O Box 427 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15230 L Rev 13 8039
21. R SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusive Remedy It is expressly agreed that Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty for any tortious conduct of Seller or for any other cause of action shall be the repair and or replacement at Seller s option of any equipment or parts thereof which after examination by Seller is proven to be defective Replacement equipment and or parts will be provided at no cost to Purchaser F O B Seller s Plant Failure of Seller to successfully repair any nonconforming product shall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its essential purpose Exclusion of Consequential Damages Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances will seller be liable to purchaser for economic special incidental or consequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever including but not limited to loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason of nonoperation of the goods This exclusion is applicable to claims for breach of warranty tortious conduct or any other cause of action against seller Important The Passport Personal Alarm has G FEL We three keypad versions e Two U S versions original model om Check Rese current production model Gove O e International version shipped wa outside U S Figure 1 U S Version Original
22. ases and vapors in air only It cannot measure combustible or toxic gases in reducing atmospheres furnace stacks environments with inert gas backgrounds Do not use the Passport Alarm to measure combustible or toxic gases when the amount of oxygen is deficient enriched The Passport Alarm measures combustible gases and vapors It cannot measure the presence of combustible airborne mists such as lubricating oils airborne dusts such as grain or coal dust The Passport Alarm contains sensors which detect specific toxic gases The instrument must be used to detect only those specific gases Other toxic hazards may be present the Passport Alarm is not intended to detect these other hazards Certain materials such as silicone silicates lead containing compounds such as leaded gasoline tend to desensitize the combustible gas sensor thereby giving erroneously low readings Calibration checks must be made frequently if such materials are suspected to be present in the tested atmosphere If you do not recalibrate the instrument may give false readings and endanger life and health 1 2 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations For best accuracy calibrate at the pressure of intended use Readings will be inaccurate if the Passport Alarm is used to take samples that are at low atmospheric pressure below calibration pressure high atmospheric pressure above
23. d do not turn it ON again until the instrument is in fresh air If you do not follow this procedure you could be seriously injured or killed 44 CAUTION 1 Any Rapid up scale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous 44 CAUTION 2 High off scale readings indicated by OVER may indicate an explosive concentration Only the combustible gas detection portion of this instrument has been assessed for performance Oxygen Measurements The Passport Alarm detects the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere There are two conditions which trigger the alarm 2 12 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm e Too little oxygen deficient e Too much oxygen enriched At the Alarm Setpoint for either e Alarm sounds e Alarm light flashes e Concentration of gas flashes in the display MSA PASSPORT 8602272 COMB 02 nny ALEL 22 3 NNNN NNNN NNNN ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX ote Figure 2 17 Oxygen Alarm Flag When the OXYGEN alarm sounds you may be in a life threatening situation You must follow your company s work and safety procedures If you do not follow those procedures you could be seriously injured or killed Toxic Gas Measurement The Passport Alarm detects certain toxic gases in the atmosphere Your instrument may have one tw
24. d on Pentane n Hexane 1 3 multiply the displayed LEL value by the Isobut 0 9 conversion factor above to get the true LEL SODUTANE 4 These conversion factors should be used Isobutyl Acetate 1 5 only if the combustible gas is known Isopropyl Alcohol a 5 These conversion factors are typical for a propy 1 1 Passport Portable Alarm Individual units Methane 0 5 may vary by 25 from these values Methanol 0 6 Methyl Isobutyl ketone 1 1 Methylcyclohexane 1 1 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Performance Specifications Chapter 4 Interference Gases Cross Sensitivity PASSPORT PASSPORT BESE RESPONSE BE RESPONSE Carbon Monoxide Sensors Nitric Oxide Sensors 1000 ppm Toluene Air 1 10 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide 2 0 58 Benzene Air 1 60 ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 1 6 Acetone Air 2 10 ppm Chlorine 0 100 ppm Isobutylene Air 1 10 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide 0 0 8 Hydrogen Air 1000 10 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide 0 0 75 Pentane Air 10 ppm Sulfur Dioxide 0 3 9 CO2 N2 1 These responses are typical over the entire 7 5 ppm Chlorine Air 0 10 C to 40 C temperature range 50 ppm HC Air 0 Nitric Dioxide Sensors 10 ppm HCN Air 0 50 ppm NO Air 12 10 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide 12 5 ppm NO2 air 0 100 ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 10 ppm SO2 Air 2 5 ppm Chlorine 4 These responses are typical over the entire 50 ppm H
25. e of gas Do not use the instrument unless the blocked flow indications occur when performing the blocked flow test Lack of a blocked flow indication is a sign that a leak exists and the sample may not be drawn to the sensors which could cause a false reading Failure to follow the above can result in serious personal injury or death Periodically while checking the pump it will try to restart It cannot restart until the sampling line is opened When the line is open the pump restarts automatically Instruments with Pumps With the pump running block the sample line inlet or probe inlet e The blocked flow flag on the display must illuminate and an audible alarm must sound Instruments with Aspirator Bulbs With the aspirator bulb squeezed block the sample inlet or probe inlet Passport Personal Alarm 2 19 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual e The bulb must not inflate e Please note that some instruments with electronic flow indicators can have optional aspirator bulb accessories e The electronic flow indicators are not intended to activate when the aspirator is attached If there are questions regarding this information please contact MSA Customer Service at 1800 MSA 2222 2 Press the RESET button to reset the alarm A 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
26. e sensor is warranted for six months from the date of purchase Interference Gases Cross Sensitivity SAMPLE PASSPORT RESPONSE 10 ppm H2S 100 ppm CO 5 ppm Cle 50 ppm HCI 10 ppm HCN 5 ppm NO2 50 ppm NO 10 ppm SO O olo 4 0 Na Appendix B Data Tagging NOTE Passport Alarms with Serial Number C 3 and higher have the option of Data Tagging to allow you to enter text and or numbers To activate Data Tagging please refer to the Technical Manual and appropriate addenda The Data Tagging text number can help you identify a location or event in the datalog This data can then be retrieved via the Data Docking Module and MSALINK Software version 2 1 or higher P N 804679 If Data Tagging is active on your Passport unit it can be accessed by pressing the PAGE button until the following display appears E NSA PASSPORT Serger COMB Oz NEXT LOG IS X SKIP RECD ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o The Log number is for your reference only and does not appear in the data log Pressing the button directly under SKIP PAGE Button will advance the display to the next page Waiting approximately 12 seconds without pressing a button or pressing the ON OFF Button returns you to the Measure page Pressing the button directly under RECD RESET button allows you to record a line entry in the datalog The display now reads NO YES ppm TOX ppm TOX o If the butto
27. easurement a 2 13 A WARNING GR paaa LABADA DB Lk hotest LA 2 13 Figure 2 17 Oxygen Alarm Flag 2 13 OPNS pan us tees kan DAN NA ha ey aides abl ate eee eRe 2 14 Optional Displays cece eee eee 2 14 Peak Readings cence nee 2 14 Figure 2 18 Peak Readings 2 14 Figure 2 19 Reset Peak Readings 2 14 Short Term Exposure Limit STEL 2 15 A WARNING t0 madapa sad maana Beeb pante aa kk 2 15 Time Weighted Average TWA 2 15 Figure 2 20 STEL Alarm Flag 2 15 Figure 2 21 Reset TWA Page 2 16 A WARNING Mika accel ce DAA Shaye aca a eye ey 2 17 Optional Sampling Equipment 2 17 Pump Module Option eee eee 2 17 A CAUTION Jn Kan ah Rea aa ana had mtaas la 2 17 Removing the Pump Module 2 17 Using Sampling Equipment 2 17 Attaching Probe to Sampling Line FIGURE 2 24 2 18 Changing the Probe Filter 2 18 Figure 2 22 Pump Installation 2 18 TOC 2 Figure 2 23 Attaching Probe to Sample Line 2 18 Turn ON Instrument and Verify Proper Operation 2 19 A WARNING akap 2 ne Me Ka AA Dina Webern 2 19 Figure 2 24 Changing the Probe Filter 2 19 ME CAUTION a tare kaskas Na io tees nae haka beach 2 20 Removing Sampling Equipment 2 20 Fresh Air Set Up Option aa 2 20
28. er plug into the jack on the battery pack Figure 2 27 Ni Cd Charger 120V version shown Passport Personal Alarm 2 23 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual 3 Plug the charger into a matching receptacle The red light on the charger lights if the charger is properly connected PASSPORT OPERATING TIME WITHOUT PUMP WITH PUMP A NiCd Standard 10 12 hours 8 10 hours B NiCd Heavy Duty 20 22 hours 16 18 hours C C Alkaline 18 20 hours 16 hours 2 24 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 3 General Maintenance Chapter 3 General Maintenance As with all electronic equipment the Passport Alarm will operate only if it is cared for and maintained properly Repair or alteration of the Passport Alarm beyond the scope of these instructions by anyone other than a person authorized by MSA may void all warranties and approvals Such repairs may also endanger persons who rely on this equipment for their safety or health When needed use only genuine MSA replacement parts Cleaning and Routine Care The Passport Alarm case should be cleaned periodically with a soft cloth dampened with water If any sensor holes on the front of the instrument are blocked with dirt they must be cleaned 1 Remove the sensor cover plate 2 Clean the holes in the plate with a paper clip wire or similar device The holes may also be cleaned with oil free Figure 3
29. es of gas to be taken from remote or inaccessible locations Sampling lines are 5 to 50 feet long and are made of a synthetic material specifically compounded to resist absorption of combustible and toxic vapors Gases are drawn through the lines to the Passport Alarm by a pump Using the shortest possible line reduces the time the pump must run before valid samples and readings can be obtained Pump Module Option When ordered the pump module is packed separately and may be installed before using the Passport Alarm 1 Position the pump module as shown the inlet must point toward the battery 2 Hand tighten the screws until snug 4h CAUTION Do not overtighten the screws Removing the Pump Module 1 Loosen screws 2 Remove pump module Passport Personal Alarm 2 17 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Using Sampling Equipment 1 Turn OFF the Passport Alarm 2 Install the Pump Module if it is not already attached FIGURE 2 22 NOTE Do not over tighten the uki Dump Figure 2 22 Pump Installation module in an effort to eliminate a leak The thumb screws should be finger tight only 3 Attach the Sampling Hose to the Pump Module as shown See FIGURES 2 23 and 2 24 BASE Attaching Probe to Figure 2 23 Attaching Probe to Sampling Line FIGURE Sample Line 2 24 1 Grasp the probe handle by the top two sections the large section cap with the MSA logo and the cen
30. es your Passport Alarm is equipped to sense Turn the Passport Alarm ON in clean fresh air and verify that the readings indicate no gas present If necessary perform the procedure given in Fresh Air Setup Option later in this Chapter 1 Attach the pump module or calibration cap to the Passport Alarm orienting the inlet fitting to point toward the battery pack 2 10 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm 2 Attach the calibration adapter P N 636246 to the calibration cap or pump module 3 Attach the regulator supplied with the calibration kit to the cylinder 4 Connect the black tubing supplied with the calibration kit to the regulator 5 Open the valve on the regulator and connect the other end of the tubing to the inlet fitting The flow rate of the regulator is 0 25 Ipm Note the readings on the Passport display they should be within the limits stated on the calibration cylinder or limits determined by your company lf necessary change cylinders to introduce other calibration gases If the readings are not within these limits the Passport Alarm requires recalibration Return the instrument to your maintenance facility or refer to the Passport Personal Alarm Technical Manual Chapter 2 Calibration for detailed calibration instructions This calibration procedure applies to calibration gases available in cylinders For those calibration gases on
31. ill not react with chlorine gas calibrate using the shortest possible tubing to connect the calibration cylinder to the Passport pump inlet Cut the black tubing supplied with the calibration kit to a two inch length to provide the best calibration result NOTE Use only regulator P N 809945 with calibration cylinder P N 806740 NOTE Use and accuracy of ampoules is very dependent on the skill and experience of the operator Due to these human factors not in our control variations up to 25 may be noted in calibration and response checks The chlorine compatible pump P N 811719 has internal parts made of materials specially chosen to minimize their effects on chlorine Due to differences in construction this pump has a higher current draw than the standard pump up to 20 shorter run time may be noticed Trademark of the du Pont Company A WARNING Use only pump module P N 811719 and Teflon sample lines P Ns 800972 or 811187 to sample for chlorine Use of any other pump or sample line reduces the amount of chlorine gas reaching the sensor and results in inaccurate readings which could cause injury or death To ensure proper operation the user must perform a response check prior to each day s use Failure to perform this response check could cause improper readings and injury or death could result NOTE The life of the chlorine sensor is not as long as that of other sensors supplied for the Passport unit The chlorin
32. ly available in ampoules refer to the Passport Personal Alarm Technical Manual Chapter 2 Calibration Measuring Gas Concentrations Combustible Gases COMB The Passport Alarm detects combustible gases in the atmosphere The Alarms sound when concentrations reach e Alarm setpoint or e 10096 LEL Lower Explosive Limit or e 5 CH4 Methane by volume MEA PASSPORT fsg When the combustible gas COME 07 indication reaches the Alarm ad L EL AWN Setpoint NNNN NNNN NNNN Alarm sounds ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX e Alarm lights flash i O e Press the RESET button to silence the Figure 2 16 alarm Combustible Gas Alarm Flag Passport Personal Alarm 2 11 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual e Concentration of gas flashes in the display When the combustible gas indication reaches 100 LEL or 5 CHa of the combustible gas e Alarm sounds e This alarm cannot be reset with the RESET button The LockAlarm circuit locks the combustible gas reading and alarm if the gas reading exceeds 100 LEL or 5 methane e OVER appears on the display The alarm can be reset by turning off the instrument and moving to a safe fresh air environment When the OVER alarm condition is reached you are in a life threatening situation there is enough gas in the atmosphere for an explosion to occur You must 1 Leave the area immediately 2 Turn OFF the instrument an
33. me Set e The hour flashes e Press the PAGE button to lower the hours e Press RESET to raise the hours e Press the ON OFF button to accept the new number e The minutes now flash e Adjust as needed e Press the ON OFF NEXT button to accept the reading e The display now reads a PASSPORT ferzene COMB Oz TIME SET COMPLETE ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX Figure 2 7 Time Set Complete e The display automatically displays Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm PASSPORT ferzen2 COMB Oz DAY MONTH YEAR ppm TOX pom TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 8 Day Month Year e The day flashes e Press the PAGE button to lower the day e Press RESET to raise the day e Press ON OFF NEXT to accept the reading The month now flashes e Adjust as needed e Press ON OFF NEXT to accept the reading e The year now flashes e Adjust as needed e Press ON OFF NEXT to accept the reading e When the selected time date values are set the display reads MSA PASSPORT ferz2r0 COMB O2 DATE SET COMPLETE ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 9 Date Set Complete e The Alarm sounds NOTE The small battery on the main board which runs the clock has an estimated life of 5 10 years if the main battery pack is not installed or if it is installed but Passport Personal Alarm 2 5 Chapter
34. n under NO PAGE button is pressed or if no button is pressed for five seconds the previously entered Data Tag text numbers will be recorded in the datalog L MEA PASSPORT Fszsere COMB 02 Tag Data L MEA PASSPORT fasgare COMB 02 By han et a TETE Tag If the button under YES RESET button is pressed the display reads BO Pressing the button under OK PAGE button will record the previously entered Data Tag text numbers in the datalog If no button is pressed for five seconds the previously entered Data Tag text numbers will be recorded in the datalog OK Change Pressing the button under Change RESET button will allow you to change and record the text numbers up to 10 alpha numeric characters Valid characters are numbers 0 to 9 capital letters A to Z the character the character and a period A typical entry may look like the following 6 O06 Up arrows TT appear above the RESET Button and down arrows J appear above the PAGE Button e Pressing these buttons allows you to step through the characters e Holding the button will cause the characters to rapidly scroll e Pressing the button under NEXT On Off enters the character and steps to the next character the character position which blinks can be changed You can remain on this display as long as necessary When the last character is entered the f
35. nsor can be spanned to 20 8 FAS must only be used in fresh air See Fresh Air Setup Option later in this Chapter for additional information Using the Passport Personal Alarm The Passport Alarm has three standard and three optional display pages You can move sequentially from one to the next by pressing the PAGE button You can return to the standard Exposure display page by waiting for 15 seconds or by pressing the ON OFF button from another page The three standard display pages are e Exposure display normal e Battery condition e Time and date The three optional display pages are e Peak readings e Short Term Exposure Limit STEL e Time Weighted Average TWA If any of these optional display pages is enabled it will appear on your instrument in the order shown above Passport Personal Alarm 2 7 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual NOTE The Passport Personal Alarm measures concentrations of gases no matter what display page is shown When an alarm condition is reached the alarm sounds automatically The measurements made by the Passport Alarm are NOT dependent upon a specific display page being shown Exposure Display In this normal display page numbers appear near the gas labels on the instrument s display panel To change from the Exposure display to the Battery Condition page press the PAGE button I MEA PASSPORT COMB O2 NWN ALE
36. o or three toxic sensors Each of these sensors has a setpoint which causes an alarm if the gas level goes above that setpoint When this happens e Alarm sounds e Alarm lights flash e Concentration of gas flashes in the display When the TOXIC GAS alarm sounds you may be in a life threatening situation Passport Personal Alarm 2 13 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual You must follow your company s work and safety procedures If you do not follow those procedures you could be seriously injured or killed Options Optional Displays NOTE The following display pages appear only if enabled by internal switches see the Passport Alarm Technical Manual for instructions Press the PAGE button to move to Peak Readings This shows the highest levels of gas that the Passport Alarm recorded since it was turned ON or since the peak readings were reset Passport Personal Alarm units with serial number prefix C 4 and higher have an added feature in the Peak page Both the high and low oxygen readings are displayed All other functions are the same MSA PASSPORT 22222re COMB Oz NNNN PEAK NNNN NNNN NNNN NNNN m pem TOX pem TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 18 Peak Readings To reset the Peak Readings 1 In Peak display press the RESET button B MEA PASSPORT reser COMB O2 RESET PEAKS NO YES ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX Go o er Figure
37. ollowing display appears A PASSPORT fasgare COMB 0 TANK 123 Tag DN NEXT mt R MGA PASSPORT faggare COMB Oz TANK 123 Tag OK Change ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX BO B 2 If the button under OK PAGE button is pressed or if no button is pressed the text numbers are automatically entered into the datalog If the button under Change RESET is pressed the text numbers can be stepped through and changed again When the information you entered is written to the data log the following appears Go The text numbers will be entered chronologically in the datalog with the date and time stamp of when it was recorded a MGA PASSPORT faggere COMB 03 Now recording data log xx B 3
38. oting Guidelines in the Passport Alarm Technical Manual When OK appears e The following display appears MEA PASSPORT ferzene COMB 03 OPERATING BEEP NO YES ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 3 Operating Beep No Yes 2 2 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm If PAGE NO is pressed or no buttons are pressed for five seconds the display changes to SET TIME If RESET YES is pressed the alarm beeps about every 30 seconds indicating the Passport Alarm is turned ON The beep does not occur if YES is not selected or the Passport Alarm is turned OFF The display now reads MSA PASSPORT ferzene COMB O2 HOURS MIN DAY MONTH YEAR NG SET TIME YES ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX O Figure 2 4 Time and Date Set To cancel the Time and date set press the PAGE NO button or wait 5 seconds A long beep sounds and the display reads MSA PASSPORT f amp r COMB Oz POWER OFF ppm TOX ppm TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 5 Power OFF To set the time press the RESET YES button e The display now reads Passport Personal Alarm 2 3 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual p MSA PASSPORT fecsone COMB 03 HOURS MIN KI NEXT TT ppm TOX pom TOX ppm TOX o Figure 2 6 Ti
39. reater Response Time 90 of final reading in 65 seconds normal temp range TEMPERATURE RANGE Normal 0 to 40 C Extended 10 to 40 C Passport Personal Alarm 4 1 Chapter 4 Performance Specifications Instruction Manual Relative Responses to Combustible Gases The following relative responses to selected combustible gases are typical of an instrument calibrated using Pentane COMBUSTIBLE GAS MULTIPLY LEL COMBUSTIBLE GAS MULTIPLY LEL READING BY READING BY Acetone 1 1 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 1 1 Acetylene 0 7 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 1 0 Acrylonitrile 0 8 Mineral Spirits 1 1 Benzene 1 1 iso Octane 1 1 Butane 1 0 n Pentane 1 0 1 3 Butadiene 0 9 Propane 0 8 n Butanol 1 8 Propylene 0 8 Carbon Disulfide 2 2 Styrene 1 9 Cyclohexane 1 1 Tetrahydrofuran 0 9 2 2 Dimethylbutane 1 2 Toluene 1 1 2 3 Dimethylpentane 1 2 Vinyl Acetate 0 9 Ethane 0 7 VM amp P Naptha 1 6 Ethyl Acetate 1 2 0 Xylene 1 2 Ethyl Alcohol 0 8 Response Notes BF Ethylene 0 7 1 The compounds may reduce the sensitivity 5 z of the combustible gas sensor by poisoning Formaldehyde 0 5 or inhibiting the catalytic action Gasoline unleaded 1 3 2 These compounds may reduce the Heptane 1 1 sensitivity of the combustible gas sensor p 3 by polymerizing on the catalytic surface Hydrogen 0 6 3 For an instrument calibrate
40. t does not have enough power to operate properly You must 1 Leave the area immediately 2 Turn OFF the instrument if it is ON 3 Report to the person responsible for maintenance Replace or recharge the battery pack If you do not follow this procedure you could be injured or killed Do not use rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries in Alkaline battery packs The Alkaline battery warning and alarm setpoints Passport Personal Alarm 2 9 Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual 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 alkaline battery pack you could be injured or killed NOTE The Passport unit recognizes the type of battery pack rechargeable nickel cadmium or replaceable alkaline is attached and automatically adjusts the low battery warning and alarm setpoints Time Display Press the PAGE button In the third standard display page the time and date are displayed The time is displayed in a 24 hour format For example Sept 1 1992 would read as follows at 3 p m MSA PASSPORT 8602272 COMB O2 15 00 1 SEPT 92 o Figure 2 15 Time Display Calibration Check The following calibration check should be performed before each day s use This calibration check is very simple and should only take one to five minutes depending on the number and type of gas
41. ter section base with the label 2 Unscrew lower section guard from the label section 3 Feed male end of the sample line through the guard and screw into the exposed connector ring on the probe 4 Screw the guard back onto the base Changing the Probe Filter 1 Grasp the probe handle by the base and guard 2 Push the cap section toward the other two and turn clockwise the spring will push the sections apart 3 Grasp and spin the wand clockwise while pulling to disengage 4 Remove the water trap filter and replace 2 18 Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 2 Using the Passport Personal Alarm 5 Re assemble the probe handle Turn ON Instrument and Verify Proper Operation 1 If using a Passport instrument with a sampling pump or aspirator bulb assembly perform a blocked flow test before each day s use BASE When performing the test GUARD the appropriate indication Figure 2 24 Changing the must occur when blocking Probe Filter the flow If the indication does not occur check the instrument flow system for leaks Once the leak condition is corrected perform the blocked flow test again to verify proper operation before using the instrument Refer to the applicable section in this instruction manual for additional information A WARNING Perform a blocked flow test before each day s use Failure to perform a blocked flow test can result in the user being unaware of the presenc
42. ursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Passport Personal Alarm 1 1 Chapter 1 Safety and General Limitations Instruction Manual This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the CRTC Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment GENERAL LIMITATIONS and Ah WARNINGS The Passport Alarm detects g
43. ydrogen Chloride 1 10 C to 40 C temperature range 10 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide 2 Hydrogen Sulfide Sensors UG Spin Sulfur Dioxide ue These responses are typical over the entire 1000 ppm Toluene Air 0 10 C to 40 C temperature range 0 58 Benzene Air 0 Sulfur Dioxide Sensors 1 6 Acetone Air 0 100 ppm Isobutylene Air 0 10 ppm Hydrogen Sulfide 23 0 8 Hydrogen Air 4 100 ppm Carbon Monoxide 0 0 75 Pentane Air 0 5 ppm Chlorine 0 3 9 COs No 0 10 ppm Hydrogen Cyanide 2 1 49 Ethanol Air 2 50 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide 7 These responses are typical over the entire To ppmr Ghlorine Aik 0 10 C to 40 C temperature range 50 ppm HCI Air 0 NOTES These conversion factors are typical 10 ppm HCN Air 0 for a Passport Personal Alarm Individual 50 ppm NO Air 4 units may vary by 25 from these values 5 ppm NOd2 Air 0 10 ppm SO2 Air 1 These responses are typical over the entire 10 C to 40 C temperature range Passport Personal Alarm Instruction Manual Chapter 5 Parts List Chapter 5 Parts List Table 5 1 Parts List PART PART NO Pump Module 497430 Calibration Cap 497367 Battery Pack Standard Ni Cd Rechargeable MET Approval Only 10047801 Probe 1 ft 800332 Probe 3 ft 800333 Sampling Line 5 ft 497332 Sampling Line 10 ft 497333 Sampling Line 15 ft 497334 Sampling Line 25 ft 497335 Replacement Filter
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