GasAlertMicroClip
User Manual
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Detector Operation
Detector does not display expected gas
readings after activation self-test.
Sensor not stabilized Used sensor: wait 60 seconds
New sensor: wait 5 minutes
(The oxygen sensor in the X3 needs 60 minutes to
stabilize)
Sensor(s) requires calibration Calibrate the sensor(s). Refer to Calibration
.
Target gas is present Detector is operating properly. Use caution in
suspect areas.
Detector does not respond to pushbutton. Battery is depleted Charge battery. Refer to Charging the Battery
.
Detector is performing operations that do not
require user input
Pushbutton operation restores automatically when
the operation ends.
Detector does not accurately measure
gas.
Sensor(s) requires calibration Calibrate the sensors. Refer to Calibration
.
Detector is colder/hotter than ambient gas Allow the detector to attain ambient temperature
before use.
Sensor filter is blocked Replace the sensor filter. Refer to Replacing a
Sensor or Sensor Filter.
Detector does not enter into alarm. Alarm setpoint(s) defined incorrectly Reset alarm setpoints. Refer to Factory Gas Alarm
Setpoints and Sensor Configuration.
Alarm setpoint(s) set to zero Reset alarm setpoints. Refer to Factory Gas Alarm
Setpoints and Sensor Configuration.
Detector is in calibration mode Complete the calibration procedure.
Table 15. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution