3M LM1 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Lori MartinezSep 3, 2025
Why are the results lower than expected on my 3M Measuring Instruments?
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  Timothy WyattSep 3, 2025
  If the results are lower than expected on your 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments, it could be due to a sample or reagent problem. Check with a new 3M Clean?Trace Test and known positive samples, such as a 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface Positive Control or 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water Positive Control. If this doesn't solve the issue, it may be an instrument malfunction. In this case, contact 3M or your local distributor.
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Mr. Henry MartinezSep 18, 2025
What to do if I see error codes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 28, 17, 31, 18-30, or 33-123 on 3M LM1?
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  Ethan HarrisSep 18, 2025
  If your 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments displays any of the following errors: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 17, 28, 31, 18-30, or 33-123, first turn the device off and then on again. Next, repeat the task. If the problem persists, contact 3M or your local distributor.
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Jack BrownSep 16, 2025
What does 'Swab Left in Chamber' mean on 3M LM1?
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  Jack Miller MDSep 16, 2025
  The 'Swab Left in Chamber' message on 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments along with an audible tone reminds you to remove the test from the chamber after the measurement is complete, especially if the 3M Clean?Trace Test is left in the chamber for more than 30 seconds following the completion of a measurement. This prevents leakage into the chamber.
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Frank ForbesSep 14, 2025
What to do if 3M Measuring Instruments says 'No Swab Detected'?
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  justinvegaSep 14, 2025
  If the 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments displays a 'No Swab Detected' message, insert a 3M Clean?Trace Test.
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brhodesSep 12, 2025
How to fix errors 12 and 16 on 3M LM1?
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  Stephanie WilliamsSep 13, 2025
  If your 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments displays Error: 12 or Error: 16, it indicates that the instrument temperature is below 5°C. Use the luminometer at ambient temperatures of 5°C or greater. If the problem persists, contact 3M or your local distributor.
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Jasmine DavisSep 12, 2025
What do errors 11 and 15 mean on 3M Measuring Instruments?
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  Madison McculloughSep 12, 2025
  If your 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments shows Error: 11 or Error: 15, it means the instrument temperature is above 40°C. Use the luminometer at an ambient temperature of 40°C or less. If the problem continues, contact 3M or your local distributor.
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Kathleen BentonSep 9, 2025
What to do if the diagnostic check failed on 3M LM1 Measuring Instruments?
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  Nathaniel SmithSep 9, 2025
  If the 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments displays a 'Diagnostic Check Failed' message, tap [Try Again] to repeat the diagnostic check. If it fails again, contact 3M or your local distributor.
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johnsonleslieSep 7, 2025
What to do if 3M Measuring Instruments experienced a mechanical shock?
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  jonesmitchellSep 7, 2025
  If the 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments might have experienced a mechanical shock, turn the power off and wait for 5 minutes. Then, restart the luminometer. If there is no error message after restarting, the luminometer is OK to use.
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Darlene PerrySep 5, 2025
What should I do if I dropped my 3M LM1?
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  Mia CallahanSep 5, 2025
  If the 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments was dropped, turn the power off and wait for 5 minutes. Then, restart the luminometer. If there is no error message after restarting, the luminometer is OK to use.
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Amy SmithAug 20, 2025
How to fix a 'Battery Low' message on 3M LM1 Measuring Instruments?
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  Allen KochAug 21, 2025
  If the 3M Clean?Trace Measuring Instruments displays a BATTERY LOW warning, do not continue testing. Turn the device off and connect the charging cable to both the luminometer and the power mains to charge the battery. The low battery is caused by the battery needing to be charged.