TB EMERGENCIES 2 Addendum 1 Altair

Question 0

How long does the self check and warm up take approximately

Answer 0

40 seconds

Question 1

Description of the MSA ALTAIR

Answer 1

Used in conjunction with TIFF
EQUIPT with 2 sensors one got combustible gas and one for o2
Calibrated to methane
Also cable of detecting other combustible gases in some variation I’m accuracy of LEL( only should be used to detect natural gas)

Question 2

Once activated the meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED EVERY _____ seconds to alert user meter is operating

Answer 2

30

Question 3

The button in center is the power button. The button to the right of the power button is the

Answer 3

Reset button

To silence alarms press button to right

Question 4

To zero out meter

Answer 4

Get to fresh air
Press and hold reset button for 3 seconds
Press the power button to accept the reset

Question 5

Malfunctioning meter

Answer 5

Report to hazmat ops meter room
Do not send through bag
One for one
Replacement meter becomes permanent meter

Question 6

The indoor action level is

Answer 6

10% LEL

Question 7

Action level for outdoors is

Answer 7

20% LEL

Question 8

When approaching action levels (10 % indoor ,20% outdoor), what should be done

Answer 8

Ventilation procedures initiated
Notify dispatcher of conditions
Have utility company respond and request ETA
PRECAUTIONARY HOSELINES GIVEN CONSIDERATION

Question 9

A series of crosses under THE COMBO/EX icon indicates the

Answer 9

Atmosphere above 100% LEL

Members should not operate in this flammable/explosive environment except for life saving purposes

Note : if indoor levels continue to climv and ventilation procedures fail to lower LEL , evacuation procedures should be initiated and response of nearest squad or HMTU requested for there advanced metering

Question 10

A series of 3 crosses across the screen under O2 icon means

Answer 10

Atmosphere above 25% O2

Question 11

O2 alarms

Answer 11

Low level is 19.5%
High alarm is  23.0 %
Normal 20.8 %
Upon activation of alarm members should don SCBA and notify IC 
Notify dispatcher
Have utility company respond with ETA